1. Parents Information Session

2. Raj Mann and Vanessa Emslie Shine Programme Managers
Introductions
Raj Mann and Vanessa Emslie Shine Programme Managers

3. Contents Overview of higher education and student finance
An introduction to the University of York
An overview of the Shine programme
Questions and comments

4. Higher Education
Education at university level – after Sixth Form or College (anyone over 18 – mature students welcome)
Undergraduate degree – Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Postgraduate degrees – MA, MSc and PhD
Over 37,000 courses to choose from –across the UK
Over 180 universities in the country

5. Student Finance
Universities can now charge full-time students up to £9,250 per year for tuition (course) fees
Students do not have to pay any tuition fees up front or while they are studying
The Tuition Fee Loan does not depend on household income
The loan is repayable, but only when the student’s income is over £21,000 a year. It is wiped after 30 years.
Some bursaries and scholarships are also available

6. Benefits of Higher Education
Improve future career opportunities
Increase potential future earnings
Study a subject you enjoy and become a expert in it
Learn how to live independently
Meet new people from all over the world
Great social experience

7. Founded in 1963
16,000 students
160 nationalities
30 departments, 250 courses
Campus university, close to the City Centre
Member of the Russell Group
Collegiate university

8. What is Shine? A progressive programme run by the University of York
Develops confidence and self belief
Gives pupils an insight into university life
Helps pupils make informed choices
A programme for pupils across the North
Encourages pupils to achieve academically at school
A long term programme for pupils in years 6-11
Inspires pupils to think about their future

9. A few facts about Shine
Shine began in 2012 and is now in its fifth year
When it began, 9 secondary schools were part of Shine. Now there are 22!
Around 100 pupils from each secondary school takes part
2,482 pupils took part in Shine last year
Last year we ran 94 Shine events in school and at the University
32 primary schools visited us last year with 646 year 6s attending in total

10. Shine schools

11. Shine Schools Hull East Lincolnshire Doncaster North East
Archbishop Sentamu Academy
Winifred Holtby Academy
The Boulevard Academy
East Lincolnshire
Cleethorpes Academy
Havelock Academy
Oasis Academy Immingham
West & North Yorkshire
Bruntcliffe Academy
The Farnley Academy
Grange Technology College
Harrogate High School
Ralph Thoresby School
Doncaster
Balby Carr Community Academy
Hall Cross Academy
Outwood Academy Danum
North East
Dyke House College
The English Martyrs School
Hillsview Academy
Macmillan Academy
Wakefield
Carleton High School
Hemsworth Academy
The King’s School
Minsthorpe Community College

12. Numbers on Shine
Year 7 = 30 places per school Year 8 = 30 places per school Year 9 = 12 places per school Year 10 = 12 places per school Year 11 = 12 places per school

13. Why has my son/daughter been chosen?
Pupils are chosen by their school, because their teachers think they:
Have the potential to go to university
Are doing well in school
Will get lots out of being part of the programme

14. What will my son/daughter do on Shine?
In Years 7, 8 & 9…
In-school visit at the start of every year
Shine competition throughout the year
A visit day to the University
Campus tours and hands on activities
Work in groups with a student ambassador and pupils from other schools

15. Shine Competitions Year 7 – Shine Passport
Year 8 – Shine Quiz Challenge
Year 9 – Shine Film Challenge
Aims to keep pupils engaged in Shine throughout the year
Encourages pupils to try new things
Get pupils thinking about life beyond school
Provides opportunities to gain new skills
“Throughout completing this passport I have tried new activities and been a little more independent. I have tried an activity which I really enjoyed and I would not have discovered it without Shine!”
(Shine Year 8 pupil)

16. Year 10 - Residential A Shine 3-day residential in March
85 year 10 pupils at each residential
Realistic insight into student life
Try out academic subjects and experience student life
Understand student finance
Increase confidence by meeting new people
Group presentation
An evening in the City of York
Please note: There will be a residential information evening a month before

17. Shine film

18. Year 11 - Conference An extended day on Campus East
3 conferences – with around 85 pupils at each
Business dress
3 workshops – student finance, A-level choices and applying to university
Revision and study skills session
Student panel and networking

19. How will Shine help my son/daughter?
Shine aims to:
Raise aspirations
Demystify higher education
Develop pupils’ confidence and independence
Increase self esteem
Motivate pupils towards school work
Increase knowledge about all aspects of university life

20. Pupils gain useful knowledge on…
Courses available at university
Studying and teaching methods at university
Student life and opportunities
Student finance and budgeting
Applying to university
Routes into higher education and careers
Different types of universities

21. What do pupils say about Shine?
“Thank you very much for this opportunity – you’ve helped me realise I can do it! I can achieve my goals!”(Year 7)
“Thank you for the amazing experience over the past years. It has been life changing. I have seen what it is like to have a uni life and cannot wait to see more! I can’t wait to see you all again.” (Year 8)
“The residential has motivated me and taught me to think positive. I can achieve my dreams if I try. Also, I have become more independent, sociable and I have made lots of new friends.” (Year 10)
"The Shine programme is a great opportunity! It develops you as a person as well as helping you with tough decisions about the future. I enjoyed my time on the programme and would definitely recommend it.“ (Year 11)

22. What do teachers say about Shine?
“This is the most useful programme available to our school regarding HE. We are very grateful to be part of Shine.”
“The whole programme is excellent. Making students aware of the wide range of courses available for them to study is 'eye opening' to most of them.”
“The students are always the focus and I feel every single person benefits from being part of Shine.”
“The Shine programme is a fantastic opportunity for our students and all your hard work in supporting our students is much appreciated.”

23. And last but not least….

24. What happens after Shine?

25. Your in-school Shine coordinator is….
Contacts
Shine managers:
Raj Mann and Vanessa Emslie
Phone:
Your in-school Shine coordinator is….

26. Any questions?