1. Hear Me Out Engaging Collaborative Provision Students
Mekala (Meg) Soosay Senior Lecturer - University Teacher Fellow

2. The Leeds Beckett Collaborative Portfolio
Developed over many years
Extended widening participation routes
4000 students
Come from geographically spread and academically diverse community

3. Challenges
No direct involvement with ALT – how do we manage expectations?
Our expectations – partner expectations - students’ expectations
Emphasis on procedural compliance
How to share values – hear the student voice

4. Overcoming Challenges
Build on course identity and a sense of belonging
Humanise the overall experience
Reinforce expectations
Understand progression and appeal mechanisms
Contact hours per week

5. Overcoming Challenges
Monitor support networks
Aid tutors to support students
Highlight employment opportunities
Develop independence
Value diversity

6. Overcoming Challenges
Create transparency
Continuity in monitoring and improving student experience
CRIMEA - Continuous Review for Improvement and the Monitoring of Enhancement Activities

7. And the work continues!