Finding Futures is a ‘road map’ designed for every learner, including parents, carers and staff and is designed to meet the needs of the whole school population.
Finding Futures prepares learners who may face additional challenges to progression and offers
Contact Justine Marcham, Schools Manager, j.marcham@kingston.ac.uk
Aimhigher London are a key partner in London Uni Connect. The partnership comprises of three networks working collaboratively with schools, colleges and universities, delivering programmes and supporting learners to make informed choices in order to narrow gaps in access and participation in higher education
We deliver the London Uni Connect Programme in 4 strands:
1. Strategic Outreach
Engaging groups of learners who are underrepresented in higher education delivered through working groups.
2. Targeted Outreach
Reaching learners in areas where significantly fewer learners go to university compared with the rest of the country delivered through the Finding Futures Programme.
3. Signposting
Ensuring information about outreach activities, CPD for teachers and parent or carer engagements is shared with schools across London.
4. Attainment Raising
The intention is to run the attainment raising programme piloted in 2023-24 with a small number of partner schools.
Contact Mark Ellis, Uni Connect Project Manager, m.ellis@kingston.ac.uk
At Aimhigher London, we understand the importance of informing and supporting the adults who care for our learners
Parent and Carer Webinars
We offer regular webinars that provide impartial information, advice, and guidance for parents and carers. Sessions include:
We encourage conversations between parents and their young people on the impact higher education can have and how to navigate the journey together
Contact Justine Marcham, Schools Manager, j.marcham@kingston.ac.uk
At Aimhigher London we are committed to raising awareness and understanding of the support available to address barriers to progression for learners with SEND and neurodiverse needs
The DWG is made up of school, college, university and sector specialists to
The group peer reviews AHL programme activity including
Conferences
Get Ready for Success – an annual conference for learners, parents, carers and teachers to find out more about the support available and how to access it, before going to university
Get Ready for Success resources
Fill out the form to register and download samples of previous conference booklets.
*Note References on the ‘Useful websites and Apps’ pages may no longer be ‘live’ and the information relevant. To ensure you get the most up to date information (and this year’s hard copy of the conference planner), book your place on the 2025 conference. Details to follow
Contact Hazel McNeill, Working Group Lead, h.Mcneil@kingston.ac.uk
We focus on sharing best practices to support learners with experience of care in transitioning and progressing into higher education
Aimhigher London works with our Virtual School partners from local authorities to address specific needs and barriers faced by learners with experience of the care system or are estranged
Care Experienced Working Group
A unique network of representatives whose aims are:
Aimhigher London values the needs of teachers, staff, and careers advisors who work with our learners. We develop innovative conferences and resources to share best practice for those (parents, teachers and advisers) who support learners with SEND and are care experienced specifically around transition
Events and annual conferences
2023
Retaining compassion in constrained times
Information on events held in 2022-2023 can be found here
Resources
Practitioner Guides for professionals supporting learners with experience in care
UNIFISH a guide to higher education support in London
Each July, we recognise the dedication and contributions of our partners at our annual awards. This is an opportunity to come together and Celebrate the achievements of our partner schools, virtual schools, universities, colleges, and students who demonstrate going the extra mile in support of Aimhigher London’s values of equity of access and participation for all
