
Aspiration-raising activities
These activities are carried out by higher education providers to encourage students to apply to and attend higher education.
- RAISE
This program offers interactive lectures, workshops, and quizzes to motivate students and break down barriers to higher education.
- Aspirations Academies
This trust works with local and national employers to provide real-world experiences for students.
- Naming classes after universities
This approach allows students to learn about the courses and qualifications needed to get into top universities.
Research shows that students with high aspirations and expectations achieve better GCSE results.
Virtual Schools play a key role in raising aspirations for children in care and previously looked after, and promoting their educational achievement.