LET’S TALK ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION…
LET’S TALK ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION…
Our Mission
DANCOP is a collaborative network between universities and colleges across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire that exists to provide targeted higher education outreach programmes to secondary schools and colleges across the two counties. We are proud to be a part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme and our work focuses on specific target wards where we have the opportunity to inspire and inform about higher education and the opportunities it brings!
We would be delighted to hear from you to discuss eligibility to engage in your area.
Our latest activities
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Assembly
This assembly is designed to help your students understand this competitive route into Higher Education, giving them the tools to start their research and excite their interest.
Introduction to Higher Education – Parent Event
This event can be tailored to suit but usually lasts for one hour. The session brings students and parents together to discuss the various routes into Higher Education, why people go into HE, the skills required and the courses available. It aims to dispel common myths and provide both students and parents with the confidence to explore options and make informed decisions about the future.
UCAS Assembly
With a focus on UCAS processes and personal statements; providing top tips and what to avoid and what happens next. This assembly will provide students with the skills to start their UCAS applications.
How to Choose a Course
A one hour input that allows students to explore the variety of courses available through an interactive activity and highlights the different routes into Higher Education. It also covers expectations for HE and what to consider when choosing a course and a university.
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Teachers
Working with DANCOP provides you with the opportunity to access a range of Higher Education outreach activities for years 9-13, information sessions for parents and CPD opportunities for you and your colleagues. The only caveat is that our work is focussed in specific target wards where progression to Higher Education is low and attainment is lower than expected. We would love to hear from you to discuss your eligibility to be a part of the programme!
The activities that we can offer include: information sessions on all of the topics you and your learners might want to know about Higher Education and Higher and Degree Apprenticeships, finance and budgeting, writing personal statements and a range of hands-on subject taster sessions. Keep watching your email and visiting our website for more information or get in touch to discuss bespoke activities.
Students
If you are aged 13-18 and live in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire, we may be working with your school or college to offer you the opportunity to learn more about Higher Education, including Higher and Degree Apprenticeships!
In the meantime, please have a look at our resources page or get in touch to tell us the questions you have around Higher Education.
Parents
Calling all parents of teenagers across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire! Part of DANCOP’s aims is to help demystify Higher Education for young people. If you find student finance a mystery and have no idea how to approach the challenge of assisting your son/daughter in making Higher Education choices… you are not alone! DANCOP will be working with partner schools and colleges to provide information sessions and events but please feel free to contact us if you would like to know more about how we can help you.
You will see from our website over the coming months that we have a range of opportunities to offer eligible young people aged 13-18 years and we hope that you will encourage engagement with these free opportunities!
