Information, Advice and Guidance University Square Stratford Julie Walker Pre-entry Information, Advice & Guidance Manager University Square Stratford Tel

Pre-entry IAG service location Pre-entry Information, Advice & Guidance Centre University Square Stratford 1 Salway Road Stratford E15 1NF Tel: Facebook: facebook.com/USSEntryAdvicefacebook.com/USSEntryAdvice Twitter: Barking Learning Centre 2 DAYs PER WEEK OUTREACH 2 Town Square Barking IG11 7NP

IAG staff Julie WalkerIAG Manager Anna MurphyIAG Advisor Jasbir PanesarIAG Advisor Gillian WoolleyIAG Advisor Daphne BurkeIAG Advisor Lakshmi KaurReceptionist

We provide: A holistic and impartial information, advice and guidance service for prospective Birkbeck and University of East London students

The IAG service is….. We provide impartial information, advice and guidance tailored to meet the needs of individuals who aspire to progress to university. Our service is Matrix accredited and our advisers are trained to support prospective students to access and progress through a range of educational opportunities to enable them to become successful students From level 2 Maths and English to Access courses, from preparatory programmes to post graduate study we can advise on the full range of flexible routes into and through higher education including certificates, extended degrees, part time and evening study.

How we do it…… a drop-in and appointment service providing fast access to information, advice and guidance Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm an evening appointment service 5pm to 7pm Monday to Thursday a range of taster sessions and preparatory courses for students interested in progressing to university or returning to education advice and guidance by routed from the UEL and Birkbeck websites referral to specialist support services at both institutions in areas such as student finance and disability and dyslexia sign posting to events and activities taking place in and around University Square Stratford

Starting Out: short course UEL and BBK An introduction to University 5 week programme 2 hours per week Includes mini lectures, course advice, skills for University study End of course certificate ceremony Progression to UEL and BBK preparatory programmes and referrals to Access

Outreach offer….. Regular outreach – Forest Gate library HUB Barking Learning Centre - weekly Thurrock - weekly We deliver IAG related activity including IAG representation at outreach events Workplace Redbridge Stratford Mall Army Barrack's Woolwich Green Street Community Neighbourhood St Hilda Community Centre

Forthcoming activity Starting Out short course Reading Group New Beginnings short course Introduction to Law and Criminology short course Fair for Women from all Communities – Redbridge Town Hall Make Your Application Count workshops – UCAS undergraduate and postgraduate applications Careers and associated staff event: Employability skills support for Law and Business undergraduate students Access activity Taster events Staff events

Links with colleagues Good links with academic and support departments in both institutions will support progression for new applicants

Partnerships Some examples…. Developing and strengthening partnerships with Colleges Learndirect Community Organisations and HUBS BIRKBECK! SFE

Access to HE Diplomas – how we support Developing progression agreement with Morley College 2 day HE event – Access students visit to USS November 2015 Summer School for mature applicants – includes places for Access students Induction packs for new students Attend Access open day’s Attend Access award ceremonies and pledge support Health and Science evening event October 2015 Support with personal statements – visit to colleges Access students attend University lectures Induction days held at USS

And for students……….. Student achievement celebration event Case study events throughout the year

How to contact us: USS: as you enter the building we are located on the right hand side “Information, Advice and Guidance Telephone: