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University of Hertfordshire

As the only university in Hertfordshire, we have built up good relationships with many of the local schools and colleges in the county. However, we have also collaborated and supported over 40 schools nationally, particularly in London and Essex.

One of the key benefits of working within a trust is that we can effectively inform and enhance student opportunities in a more altruistic way. Two local schools adopted trust status earlier this year and this strengthened our relationships with them.

We are interested in personalising career advice to ensure each student is aware of the opportunities that are open to them. Every student is different and we are involved in creating wide career provisions for their needs in the form of a broad all encompassing advisory service.

Many universities traditionally provide induction days. We provide these as well. The university has student ambassadors who engage the students in activities and speak to them about their university experience. We also believe that engaging with younger students is just as important. We have been visiting schools and giving career advice to Year 9 students who will be thinking about what to study at GCSEs. As well as this, we assist several schools with transition from primary to secondary and secondary to sixth form. Raising expectations at an early age is vital and an awareness of key study skills will continue to benefit students for the remainder of their school life.

For the older students, we stress researching into the future and help build their profiles so that they will be more attractive not just to universities but also to future employers. We get them thinking about doing a range of extra-curricular activities and work experience.  

We feel formalising our relationship with schools through trust status means we can co-ordinate more effectively, maximise resources and enables us and the schools to put milestones to our achievements.