This assembly will be delivered by your local Hello Future team to re-introduce students to the Hello Future team and our programme offer. We will talk about our workshops and activities that are designed to equip learners with knowledge and skills to help them to navigate their post school careers and education choices and to support informed decision making to reach their goals. 

Future Selves

My HE Journey: Beyond the Classroom

Learners will be guided through one of our Graduate Interns’ own journeys into and through higher education. This includes how our Graduate Interns chose what to study, where to study and any other challenges they overcame. There is a discussion of common myths associated with higher education and an opportunity for learners to discuss any concerns or worries they may have about HE. Learners will also be introduced to student finance and UCAS and the application process for apprenticeships.

• Outcomes: HFO7, HFO11, HFO14 HFO20
• Gatsby Benchmarks 3 

WorkSmart: Discover Apprenticeships

This workshop will show learners the key aspects of apprenticeships. It teaches learners 
what apprenticeships are and how they are structured. It will explain the different levels of apprenticeships, and the benefits of all of them. It will equip learners with the research skills needed to understand which apprenticeship appeals to them. Learners will also be introduced to the concept of higher and degree apprenticeships and how they compare to university routes. The session also focuses on the apprenticeship opportunities available in Cumbria and the session will feature additional focus on the area it is delivered in.

• Outcomes: HFO13, HFO16, HFO21
• Gatsby Benchmark 2&3

Myth Busting

In this workshop, learners will have the opportunity to challenge preconceived ideas about higher education at an age-appropriate level. Students will begin to challenge some of the myths relating their future progression through GCSEs and beyond into Further Education and Higher Education.  Learners will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of all things Higher Education, including apprenticeships, UCAS, Student Finance and entry requirements.

• Outcomes: HFO12, HFO13, HFO21, HFO29
• Gatsby Benchmark 3

Learn Lab

Let’s Read

Let’s Read is offered to identified Year 7 or 8 learners, who will work in groups of 6. 
Let’s Read is an intensive 6-week reading programme, consisting of 2 weekly sessions, each lasting approx. 45 minutes. The aim is to support learners to reach their expected reading age.  Learners will work through a reading scheme, supported by tailored activities and group discussions to develop comprehension and literacy skills. The programme is delivered by Graduate Interns.

• Outcomes: HFO40, HFO33
• Gatsby Benchmark 3

Learn Smart – Metacognition

Students will learn the meaning of ‘Metacognition’ and explore the science behind it, while learning new facts. Learners will explore their understanding of intelligence and whether they believe they can grow their brain. We then explain the AGES model and ask students if they recognise the model through school structure and if they can recognise how we have used the model throughout the session

• Outcomes: HFO43, HFO47, HFO48, HFO48 HFO50)
• Gatsby Benchmark 3