Introducing
UNIAID Interactive
Welcome to the first newsletter about the exciting new national Aimhigher programme, UNIAID Interactive. We have developed tools and training to help you guide today's students into and through UK higher education.
2006 has been a year of change in UK student finance. For 71% of sixth-form leavers, money is their biggest fear. Confusion about the available support and how students will manage is inevitable. UNIAID Interactive seeks to dispel myths, address questions and allay fears.
We provide online innovative online games and flexible supporting materials, which will enable you to deliver interactive workshops around student finance and university life.
For more information on the training and materials on offer, call the Team on 020 7922 7790.
About Us
This is a national project, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England and developed by three partners; UNIAID, Aimhigher and The Learning Partnership
Helping students understand,
adapt and cope
By delivering UNIAID Interactive workshops, you will help young people;
Understand the financial costs of university and support availableRehearse coping strategies and learn about university lifeExplore the financial, academic, social and health implications of their decisions Develop self awareness so they can make better decisions
Tools on offer
Resources
30 workshops across 9 modules cover a range of themes around the transition to higher education, including: Financial support and budgetingAccommodation and transportCourse choices, part-time work and careers
Training
This will give you the tools and techniques required to deliver these workshops. You will gain understanding of the learning techniques used and develop the skills and knowledge to use UNIAID's resources as part of your work.
Is it for me?
If you are guiding students into and through UK higher education, then yes! Designed for student ambassadors, teachers, money advisers, college/university staff, Aimhigher practitioners, youth workers, parents, carers.Covers areas of the curriculum for
years 9-13Fits into widening participation/ outreach work, summer schools, university taster days, PSHE classes, 6th Form tutorials
Events
There will be series of regional launch events across England starting in January 2007. For more information on your nearest event, email us.
Edition 1, October 2006
Serious learning with infectious fun
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What people say
"I am delighted to see such innovative partnership work. I have been extremely impressed with UNIAID's creativity and innovation and I would encourage other organisations to work with them."
The Minister of State for Higher Education and Lifelong Learning, Bill Rammell
"My year 12 class logged on to Student Survivor 2 and within a very short time, every one of them was absorbed!"
Head of 6th Form
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Partners
Contact us
020 7922 7790
interactive@uniaid.org.uk
www.uniaidinteractive.org.uk
UNIAID
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Waterloo Business Centre
117 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UL
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