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Support for teachers and careers advisers

The University produces a range of resources which are available to download here, these all give practical and useful advice on navigating the university application process

Working with you

One of the critical areas we are developing is our work with teachers and careers advisers in schools, colleges and other educational organisations. We appreciate the vital role that these colleagues play in advising students about their options in higher education and we are keen to do all we can to support them in this process. With the changing landscape of higher education it is vital that there are closer working relationships between higher education institutions and schools and colleges.

We currently have a number of areas where we work with teachers and careers advisers, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. We would really value your feedback on what additional measures we could take to support you in the future. If you have any suggestions, please email us at schools-colleges-liaison@bristol.ac.uk.

HE advisers' day

This event is designed to keep colleagues up to date with developments at the University. It provides HE advisers with an opportunity to meet with admissions tutors at the University to discuss issues such as the admissions process and UCAS applications, and to gather information relating to their area of academic study. There is also the opportunity to find out about other key issues relating to HE, including student finance and career prospects for graduates from the University of Bristol, and specific advice is available for those colleagues who work with mature students or students with disabilities.

Opportunities for HE advisers in schools and colleges

Our staff are available to run sessions in schools and colleges for teachers and careers advisers as well as students. These sessions focus on topics such as writing UCAS references, supporting students through the UCAS application process or any other aspect of higher education. These sessions can be run in the evening or during INSET. If your school or college is interested in booking such a session, please contact schools-colleges-liaison@bristol.ac.uk.

The University has been awarded the Buttle UK Quality Mark for Care Leavers in Higher Education. This is awarded in recognition of HE institutions that provide a high standard of support for students who have been in care. Support includes:

  • Working with young people in secondary schools to raise awareness of HE;
  • Email and telephone support from a personal adviser for students who have been offered a place;
  • 1:1 and group meetings for new undergraduate students with the same personal adviser;
  • A peer mentor from the Student Navigation Network;
  • 52-week accommodation contracts in University halls of residence;
  • Unite bursaries for Care Leavers starting their first degree, which include rent free accommodation and a cash bursary.

Bursary Scheme

You may be eligible for support from our National Scholarship Programme or Bursary Scheme. There are eligibility criteria and you should check our Student Funding webpages for more information.

For more information about the University's support for students from a care experience background, please contact the University’s personal adviser for care leavers.