Step Into Uni - Year 6 HE Taster Programme About

The ‘Step Into Uni’ Year 6 Taster Day Programme is designed to provide Year 6 students with a brief introduction into university, degree courses and the careers to which they lead. This will include university students visiting their school and a visit to a London Metropolitan University campus.

Starting careers education early is essential for helping children explore who they might become and develop a strong sense of self that empowers them to reach their full potential. Taking part in this programme will support children in your school on this journey and can serve as a foundation for a broader careers education strategy at your school.

Outline of programme

Your Year 6 students will receive a taste of Higher Education and specific degree courses. This will be delivered in two parts over two separate days.

Part 1

A member of the London Metropolitan University Widening Participation team along with a selection of Student Ambassadors will attend your school for a Subject Carousel Activity.

This activity involves student ambassadors delivering short, interactive mini-tasters of their degree courses (around 15 minutes each) in a carousel format. Your students will have the opportunity to take part in each mini-taster session, gaining insights into a variety of subjects and university experiences. The total duration of the activity will be approximately 1–2 hours, depending on the number of participating students and the time available. After this activity, students will be given a short challenge to complete before the second part of the programme. They’ll research a few questions related to one of the subjects featured in the carousel and work together to prepare a short group presentation (up to 5 minutes). They’ll then present their work during the second part of the programme, which takes place on the campus visit.

Part 2

The class will attend London Metropolitan University at an arranged day, when they will have a Taster Day with us. This Taster Day will include a range of activities which will further introduce the students to life at university and give them transferable skills which will be beneficial not only in their potential futures at university, but also for secondary school.

What we need from you:

• List of all attending teachers and students
• A completed Data Monitoring Form for each attending student