Education

Our universities are at the heart of our educational ecosystem. In partnership with primary, secondary, specialist and post-16 providers, we provide outreach and support across all ages of the educational journey, as well as training and support for school teachers.

Through widening participation partnerships, we deliver targeted outreach programmes across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to raise aspirations and ensure that every local child who has the ability to succeed at university is afforded the opportunity.

Our shared mission is to provide inclusive and evidence-based educational opportunities, tailored to our local region, that both transform our students’ lives and equip them with the skills and competencies to change the lives of many others.

Together we will:

a. Work in partnership with our local schools and colleges to create an inclusive educational system that improves outcomes for those facing educational barriers and supports the most disadvantaged young people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to succeed in their lives.

b. Create pathways and support programmes to increase higher education participation for local people facing barriers to entering university.

c. Equip our education system with the best possible talent by partnering with schools and colleges to train new teachers, develop their staff and nurture their professional development.

Contacts

Jessica Bogic (Pathways)
Elliot Newstead (De Montfort University)