{"id":25203,"date":"2022-04-26T14:06:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T14:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/studentrecruitment\/widening-access-and-participation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T08:27:17","slug":"widening-access-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/widening-access-and-student-success\/widening-access-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Widening Access"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cover-Z1uOOfR wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cover\">            <div >\n                                    <div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-btm-lft-title is-style-top-right-links\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Widening-access-session-1-resize.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background lazyload\" alt=\"A group of students gather around a simulation patient in bed while one student holds up a and simulation baby.\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 33vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Widening-access-session-1-resize-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Widening-access-session-1-resize-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Widening-access-session-1-resize-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Widening-access-session-1-resize-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Widening-access-session-1-resize.jpg 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/>                \n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container-wrapper\">\n                          <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container purple\">\n                            \n                                                        <!-- Page Attribute - Page title visible -->\n                                                                                        <span class=\"lzb-cover-title show-title\">\n                                                                    Widening Access Activities                                                                    <span class=\"below-title\">Empowering individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to progress to higher education<\/span>\n                                                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                      <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                              <div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-background-lightgrey cover-cta is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n                            <div class=\"wp-block-group cover-cta-row is-horizontal is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"ehu-cover__link cover-cta-link\" href=\"mailto: WASS@edgehill.ac.uk\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"Email the Widening Access and Student Success team\">\n                                        Email the Widening Access and Student Success team <span class=\"fa fa-fw fa-envelope\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                     \n            <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">Our access activities are designed to open doors to higher education, empowering students from underrepresented backgrounds to achieve their goals and build bright futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Core Support Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that everyone\u2019s path to university looks different. Some learners may come up against challenges or need extra support along the way. That\u2019s why we provide a core support offer for students with the following lived experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students who are a care leaver, care experienced or estranged*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students with caring responsibilities*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who were eligible for free school meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students entering university from a neighbourhood where there is low participation in higher education, and students from low-income households (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.officeforstudents.org.uk\/data-and-analysis\/young-participation-by-area\/search-by-postcode\/\">check your postcode link<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who hold refugee status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who identify as Black, Asian or from other minority ethnic groups*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* These student groups receive enhanced support as per our commitments in our Widening Access and Student Success Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-Z1LSONj wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Email support<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:wass@edgehill.ac.uk\">Get answers to your questions and queries<\/a>, including advice and guidance on UCAS applications. We can also signpost you towards relevant access activity opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-Z22fBfx wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Q&amp;A sessions<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>Prefer an in-person chat? Join us for a dedicated Q&amp;A session after attending one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/visit-us\/campus-tours\/\">student-led monthly campus tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-Z1YwhNM wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Virtual resources<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>Access videos and materials on a wide variety of topics to help you prepare for university, including topics such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applying for university and Student Finance and funding as a mature student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An overview of university support services at Edge Hill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advice, guidance and support for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested? Email us via WASS@edgehill.ac.uk for access to our dedicated resource page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-Zaheuk wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Open Days<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>Speak to the Widening Access and Student Success Team in person at the Open Day Student Experience Fair, where you can learn more about the dedicated support offers available for care-experienced and estranged students and students with caring responsibilities, as well as finding out more information about our access and success programmes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/visit-us\/open-days\/\">Check out our upcoming event dates to find out more. <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-2g0moX wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Supporting your supporters<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>We\u2019re also here for parents, carers, teachers, and advisers, making sure they have the information and guidance they need to support you on your journey. They can <a href=\"mailto:wass@edgehill.ac.uk\">contact us<\/a> with any questions or queries and we&#8217;ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To mark National Care Leavers Month, the Widening Access and Student Success Team are running free,&nbsp;<strong>online CPD lunchtime sessions<\/strong>&nbsp;throughout November for anyone supporting students with care experience or familial estrangement (CEES) who are considering a university as a future pathway. Sessions will share practical tips on helping students to research and apply to higher education, access Student Finance and funding as an \u2018independent\u2019 student and supporting a smooth transition into university life. Attendees will also be able to find out more about our dedicated institutional support offer for care experienced and estranged students, which has received the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nnecl.org%2Fpages%2Fnnecl-quality-mark&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAnna.Wooley%40edgehill.ac.uk%7C84176bac41a14338c5d108de1d27ae35%7C093586914d8e491caa760a5cbd5ba734%7C0%7C0%7C638980253422125290%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tudk7hnOpZYMmP5giJedjYbxKqR7%2Bcwa%2BkjXR%2FA30FI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">NNECL quality mark<\/a>&nbsp;in recognition of our commitment to supporting learners\u200b from a CEES background at every stage\u200b of their journey&nbsp;into and through\u200b Higher Education.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fehusps.fra1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_bpG0fAVEvrFhVWK&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAnna.Wooley%40edgehill.ac.uk%7C84176bac41a14338c5d108de1d27ae35%7C093586914d8e491caa760a5cbd5ba734%7C0%7C0%7C638980253422149922%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lcICoWChd2z2MMmoARnmOV%2BwIZAh1hmPs9lZsjxVp4s%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Find out more, identify session dates and times, and book here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edge Hill Access Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Edge Hill Access Programme?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our access programme is designed to support students from underrepresented backgrounds, offering a clear path into higher education through tailored support and enrichment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a programme stacked with activities ranging from student support to academic tasters and more, our unique initiative allows you to design your own timetable to best fit with your individual needs and scheduling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful completion of the Edge Hill Access Programme enables you to receive access to our institutional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/entry-requirements\/fair-entry-criteria\/\">Fair Entry criteria<\/a> 2-grade reduction on application to Edge Hill (with the exception of Medicine programmes), as well as a host of other benefits including progression to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/edi\/widening-access-and-student-success\/thrive-programme\/\">our on-course support programme Thrive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the programme include?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sessions on the programme are predominantly virtual, and you will also have the option of attending our in-person event days depending on your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-A3ssX wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Academic<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend academic sessions including on-campus subject taster days for subject areas of your choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hear from students and staff about their academic experiences <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-2vfMKJ wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Social<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend Q&amp;A sessions with our current students to hear about their lived experience as an Edge Hill student <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in social activities with some of our students which are designed to give you a flavour of some of our Edge Hill University Student Life opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hear from staff and students about societies and teams that you can join in our Student Union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in University activities running during important national awareness and celebration periods, e.g. Black History Month, Carers Rights Day, Care Leavers Week, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-10wWKY wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Support<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend specific lived experience sessions to find out more about life and support at University for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students, students with experience of care or estrangement, students with caring responsibilities, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hear from our Faith and Community team and find out about our Chaplaincy service, including the different faiths that are represented by our Chaplains and the activities that they deliver to students of all faiths and none<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sessions on supporting your health and wellbeing, including an overview of services available to students at Edge Hill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-1A3HMO wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Guidance<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advice and guidance sessions on researching courses and universities, including how to apply via UCAS, writing your personal statement and interview preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information and support on applying for Student Finance and other sources of funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study skills sessions to support you with your revision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-gtVls wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Parents and Supporters<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>Dedicated sessions for your parents and supporters to help develop their knowledge around Higher Education, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Researching courses and universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Finance and funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping you to prepare for the transition into University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Q&amp;A opportunities with University staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can join the Access Programme?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-group-of-friends-hanging-out-on-the-lawn-outside-of-Catalyst-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students sit on or around giant letters EHU.\" class=\"wp-image-284091 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-group-of-friends-hanging-out-on-the-lawn-outside-of-Catalyst-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-group-of-friends-hanging-out-on-the-lawn-outside-of-Catalyst-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-group-of-friends-hanging-out-on-the-lawn-outside-of-Catalyst-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-group-of-friends-hanging-out-on-the-lawn-outside-of-Catalyst-640x360.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>You must be currently studying in Year 12 (sixth form) or Year 1 (college) and meet one or more of the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students who are a care leaver, care experienced or estranged*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who were eligible for free school meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students entering university from a neighbourhood where there is low participation in higher education, and students from low-income households&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.officeforstudents.org.uk\/data-and-analysis\/young-participation-by-area\/search-by-postcode\/\">(Check your postcode)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students with caring responsibilities*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who hold refugee status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who identify as Black, Asian or from other minority ethnic groups*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*These student groups will receive enhanced support as per our commitments in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/documents\/WASS-Strategy.pdf\">Widening Access and Student Success Strategy.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I apply to join the Access Programme?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Edge Hill University Access Programme will not be running for the 2025\/26 academic year. Please contact the Widening Access and Student Success Team if you have any questions or would like to discuss support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-icon-panel-Z1G8Lio wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-icon-panel\">            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-outer\" style=\"justify-content:flex-start;\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-inner\">\n                        \n                                                    <a href=\"mailto:%20WASS@edgehill.ac.uk\" class=\"fa-icon-linked\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"Email us  WASS@edgehill.ac.uk\">\n                                                \n                                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel fa-icon-panel-row\">\n                                                \n                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-icon\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-envelope fa\"><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-title\">\n                                        Email us                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-subtext\">\n                                             WASS@edgehill.ac.uk                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        \n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                            <\/div>                             <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uniconnect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We work collaboratively with three regional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officeforstudents.org.uk\/uniconnect\/\">Uni Connect <\/a>partnerships; <a href=\"https:\/\/shaping-futures.org.uk\/\">Shaping Futures<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lancashirefutureu.org.uk\/\">Future U<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellofuture.ac.uk\/\">Hello Future<\/a> to deliver further access activities and initiatives to support under-represented student groups into Higher Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View some of our upcoming activities for the 2025\/26 academic year below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-Z1VURlV wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Future Foundations<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Advocacy-Academy-students-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A group of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students sitting in a lecture theatre engaging in a presentation by raising their hands.\" class=\"wp-image-285689 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Advocacy-Academy-students-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Advocacy-Academy-students-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Advocacy-Academy-students-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Advocacy-Academy-students-640x360.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Run in partnership with the Uniconnect Shaping Futures, Loudspeaker and Liverpool Hope University, the programme aims to boost the confidence, self-expression, and advocacy skills of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students between Years 9 to 11. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous activities on the programme have included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exploring advocacy and communication with Edge Hill staff and students in school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A campus visit led by Loudspeaker focusing on developing resilience and sense of identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A visit to the Edge Hill campus to take part in a mock court trial with the Law and Criminal Justice department<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Student feedback from last year&#8217;s programme highlighted the Loudspeaker session and mock trial as favourites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAll aspects were really great. School input set the scene and drew out the meaning of advocacy, and the sessions at Edge Hill were all engaging and impactful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-1tdqrz wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Professional development conference for supporters of care experienced and estranged students<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CPD-CEES-Conference-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A female speaker is delivering a presentation in a lecture theatre to a full room of attendees who are listening to her speak.\" class=\"wp-image-285710 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CPD-CEES-Conference-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CPD-CEES-Conference-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CPD-CEES-Conference-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CPD-CEES-Conference-640x360.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Designed and delivered in collaboration with our network partners in Shaping Futures, our professional development conference for supporters of care experienced and estranged students aims to upskill trusted adults of this key under-represented student group in order to support students&#8217; progression into Higher Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivered on our Edge Hill Ormskirk campus in March each year, professionals from Local Authorities, charitable organisations, and educational institutions  attend for a full day of interactive sessions, including workshops and presentations on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pathways into further and higher education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support offers available to students from charitable organisations in the region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding the Higher Education admissions process, as well as Student Finance and funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated further and higher education institutional support offers for care experienced and estranged students in the region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Question and Answer sessions with students of lived experience speaking about their educational journeys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion tables on how partners can better work together to enhance processes and support systems between organisations to better support students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The next conference will be held on Friday 20th March 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking for the conference will open in January 2026. Want more information? Contact the Widening Access and Student Success Team to find out more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as our activities and initiatives, we also work with other teams in Edge Hill to offer further targeted support to students meeting widening participation criteria, as well as their supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-2d5Uk4 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/support-and-wellbeing\/cees\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                          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