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Acronyms and numbers – what IS COP28? COP stands for Conference of the Parties which is the main decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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We’re highlighting three different resources which you can use with your learners during COP28 and throughout the year.
Find out more about climate change work taking place in education across Sussex.
This month we’re finding out about the Carbon Literacy Award, a nationally recognised Level 3 award which Josh leads on.
There's a number of national days and local events coming up over the next few months. Pens at the ready - here's some key dates for you.
To support education settings in reaching net zero by 2050, East Sussex County Council and the Youth Cabinet are hosting a Climate Change Summit - Our Chance to Change, for Sustainability Leadership and Young People.
This session will focus on the importance and rise of sustainable careers and how you can embed it within your school or college curriculum.
Looking for new resources to inspire your students about career opportunities? Our ‘See To Be’ videos feature real people talking about the roles they love, what they involve and how they got into them.
The logistics of going to university along with the amount of money needed can be a real cause for concern for many care experienced young people and although there are many funding options open, it can be overwhelming.
Our Labour Market Information (LMI) reports have just been updated and there are lots of ways you can use them.
This month we’re speaking with, Chris Willshire, Cultural Capital & Careers Coordinator and HE Champion at The Academy, Selsey – who supports young people to find out more about Higher Education and making them aware of what on offer to them...
There's a number of national days and local events coming up over the next few months. Pens at the ready - here's some key dates for you.
We have three fantastic case studies highlighting the work of our Uni Connect schools and colleges as they developed their own bespoke projects. The project are part of our commitment to ensure the schools and colleges we work with are supported to achieve their ambitions for learners.
Our brand new ‘What Next’ booklet for young people is now available through Get Career Confident website. The booklet is filled to the brim to support learners at ages 14, 16 and 18 in making informed decisions about their futures.
It’s big, it’s free, it’s action packed and it's coming on Tuesday 17th October! The ultimate Sussex event to support your Year 11s with making decisions about WHAT NEXT.
Join our brand new network for leads of pupil premium, free school meals and disadvantaged learners.
The UCAS process can feel stressful and overwhelming, which is why we’ve created a wealth of resources to help staff, learners and parents & carers negotiate this important journey...
Carla and Ryan are part of the Peer Coach programme at East Sussex College Group. Peer Coaching provides opportunities for learners to develop their skills by being paired with a peer in their college.
There are a number of national days and local events coming up over the next few months. Pens at the ready- here are some key dates for you.
Dyslexia Awareness Week is 2nd - 8th October. The week highlights and celebrates the diversity of the dyslexic community with the theme for this year being ‘Uniquely You’.
Find free CPD and networking opportunities offered by the Sussex Learning Network and our partners by bookmarking our CPD page.
Last year we launched the SLN Community Fund, giving seven local community organisations the chance to secure funding worth up to £5000 towards projects creating opportunities and support for young people in the region. Read on to discover the amazing impact they’ve had…
If you have a responsibility for helping students negotiate progression or career journeys, then we’ve got news for you! This autumn we’ll be starting a new series of Get Career Confident workshops designed to answer all your big career questions…
We know how stressful results days can be, especially if things haven’t gone quite to plan. But all is not lost. Signposting results day resources in advance can take the stress out of the day and we’ve got lots that could help….
The Juno Project works with schools across West Sussex to empower vulnerable teenage girls to develop a more positive self-image and achieve their goals in spite of their challenges. Here we talk with Ruth, their Lead Facilitator…
We’re only days away from the end of term and much needed rest and relaxation. But once your thoughts start turning back to work and the upcoming autumn term, head our way for inspiration…
Over the past few years, What Next Sussex – our huge online careers and progression fair – has established itself as a ‘must attend’ event in the calendar of Sussex schools and colleges, so get the date in your students’ diaries and get them signing up…
Last year we launch the SLN Community Fund. The fund gave six local community organisations the opportunity to secure funding worth up to £5000 towards projects designed to create opportunities and support for young people in the region…
The first week of July is NetZero Week, which highlights the challenges and opportunities involved in reaching net zero gas emission by 2050. Why not get your students involved and inspired using our brand new green lesson plans?
What Next Sussex is the region’s biggest online careers and progression fair and it’s returning on 17th October this year. If you’re a college, university, apprenticeship provider, or local employer and want to speak with hundreds of local students, this could be just the event for you…
This month we’re speaking with Scarlett Allan, a Project Administrator for The Sid Youth – an organisation helping local young people across Adur, Worthing and surrounding areas to overcome challenges and barriers through a wide range of positive and practical community-based initiatives…
School holidays can be pressure points for some children and families. Discover more about the many HAF clubs running across Sussex that can ease the burden and provide hours of safe, happy, fun…
Are you responsible for delivering careers and progression advice in your school or college? If so, make sure to mark 6th July in your diary! It’s your chance to get an hour of free advice and to meet others who can support you…
UN World Environment Day is coming up on 5th June, creating the perfect opportunity to have classroom discussions around the positive ‘micro’ actions we can all take to make a difference when it comes to climate change…
Helping your child navigate further and higher education and all the different routes into a career can be challenging. But through our Parent2Parent volunteer programme we’re helping parents support other parents through the experience. Read on to discover more…
National Carers Week (5th – 11th June), will raise awareness of the daily challenges carers face. With hundreds of thousands of young people juggling significant caring responsibilities and academic work, we explore the practical steps you can take to support them…
This month we’re speaking with Sarah Brackenridge, Go Further Liaison Coach at East Sussex College, to find out about her role and how she, and the college, support young carers...
University open day season is upon us! And with many students travelling hundreds of miles to see their choices it’s worth ensuring that they can get the most out of every experience. Discover how to on our newly updated GetCareerConfident site…
Getting to grips with the university application system, university life, how it works and how to fund it, can be challenging for parents and carers who have never been to university themselves. Our Parent Volunteers are on hand to support…
June marks PRIDE month – an ideal time to evaluate and enhance your inclusivity drives across your learning environment. It also provides a perfect opportunity to signpost some of the brilliant resources and support networks we have right here on our doorstep…
When things are changing so rapidly in the world of work it can be challenging to know where to start when you’re wanting to inspire young people about their future options. But we’re here to help with our newly re-launched careers site…
Numerous reports indicate that students belonging to the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boatmen communities experience the poorest academic outcomes of any group. Why not take the GTRSB Schools’ Pledge to help reverse this trend?
Exam season is fast approaching and with it, soaring student anxiety levels. With Mental Health Awareness Week coming up in May, why not explore our free resources to help your students tackle worries with practical coping strategies…
This month we’re speaking with Iqra Zamir, a Progression and Liaison Coach for the Chichester College Group. Iqra works across the Group’s original five campuses: Crawley College, Worthing College, Haywards Heath College, Chichester College and Brinsbury College, providing support to all students, with a particular focus on Uni Connect students.
Mental Health Awareness Week is coming up in May, providing you with the ideal opportunity to share practical support and guidance with parents, and new website ‘This May Help’ is a great place to start…
This summer, Year 12 students are being invited to experience information and fun-packed summer school experiences at two local Sussex universities. Find out more about how to get involved by reading on…
We know that CPD budgets can be strained, with a constant need to train up your teams. That’s why it’s worth bookmarking our new look CPD page, so that you can stay up to date with all the great free training opportunities out there…
In Winter it’s tempting to hunker down, but with Spring finally here, it’s the perfect time to explore new experiences, meet new people and develop new skills. And it’s never been easier to do that thanks to our new look CPD offering…
With World Earth Day coming up on 22nd April, why not take a look at our new sustainable energy video resource and lesson plan that helps young people explore, understand and debate the current energy crisis and potential solutions…
Stress has reached epidemic levels in recent years, but thankfully, there’s greater awareness than ever of the damaging impact it can have. With Stress Awareness Month coming up why not initiate a potentially life-changing conversation with the young people you support?
To celebrate upcoming World Earth Day, we caught up with Jane Backeberg, co-lead of the Eco Ambassadors initiative at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Hove to discover why she and three of the schools’ first Eco Ambassadors (Alex, Faustino and Rafi) are passionate about the eco work they do…
Throughout the year we run regular sessions for school and college staff working on Uni Connect projects, to help them stay on top of the latest thinking and be inspired by each others' innovative initiatives. Why not join us for our next one?
Brighton based charity Little Green Pig works with children from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them build their confidence through creative writing workshops. Could you help them reach more young people by becoming a volunteer story mentor?
Each year, thousands of young people are excluded from school. But what happens when they fall of the radar? Local Sussex based charity Beyond the School Gates is stepping in to ensure more young people can successfully reintegrate into education or move onto bright futures…
National Careers Week (6-11 March) is fast approaching providing the perfect opportunity to get the young people you support excited about future options. But with so many pathways to explore, where should you start? Read on to discover a perfect starting point…
Urban farmer, eco builder, renewable energy engineer. They’re all jobs that didn’t exist until recently, but they’re just three of many new roles being created across the fast growing green economy. Use our exciting new careers resource to help your students discover plenty more…
To celebrate upcoming National Careers Week (6-11 March), we sat down with Mark Anderson, one of our Get Career Confident Careers Advisors, to find out what his role involves and what he believes is the most valuable advice you can give to young people…
The concept of sectors can be a challenging one for young people to understand, but getting to grips with what each field of work involves and offers is key to helping young people narrow down which area is best suited to them. So why not use this Careers Week to discover our brand new sector videos?
Young people with SEND may face barriers in education and this can continue, with many struggling to move into training and employment. Discover how local charity AMAZE can help young people with SEND to discover rewarding employment and work experience opportunities…
If you have students who are looking to move into higher education, read on to discover how the websites of the universities on our doorstep can provide valuable information and inspiration…
With National Apprenticeship Week fast approaching (6-12 Feb) why not explore the many free resources out there that can help young people get to grips with how to access this pathway and understand the rewards it can bring…
Next month, marks ‘Time to Talk’ day (2nd Feb), the nation’s biggest mental health conversation, providing the perfect opportunity for you to instigate challenging but important discussions in your learning environment…
It’s the ultimate win-win. Volunteering enriches the lives of those it benefits and those who participate. So why not use upcoming Student Volunteering Week (13-19 Feb) to inspire students in your community to get involved in the many opportunities out there?
With ‘Time to Talk’ day reminding us of the importance of talking openly about mental health, we meet Hansa Raja-Jones, founder of Holding Space, an organisation offering parent peer support to those whose children are struggling with their mental health, to discover the transformative impact these conversations can have…
February marks LGBT+ History Month, the ideal time to initiate discussions around gender, sexuality and inclusivity in your environment. Read on to discover the many imaginative, free resources you can use to inject rainbow flair into your LGBT+ History activities next month…
Finding work when you are struggling with your mental health can be incredibly challenging. And yet positive work experiences can be key to enhancing mental health. Discover how to help young people who are struggling with their mental health secure a role they love…
Our Sussex Learning Network Partners’ Noticeboard is free to use and is a great way of reaching thousands of people across Sussex to let them know about any events and projects that you are running that will benefit young people or those supporting them…
If you’re looking to set up and run a student research group in your school or college so that learners can suggest new initiatives and feedback on their learning and development, look no further! We can help…
With competition for jobs, university places and apprenticeship placements fierce as we go into 2023, why not take an hour out of your schedule in January to join us for online CPD to ramp up your careers and progression advice?
If you’re wanting to make 2023 your best year yet when it comes to the careers and progression advice you’re offering your students, there’s no better place to start than our free resources guide…
This month we meet Alison Borrell, Associate Assistant Headteacher, Careers Leader and Head of Department of Technology & Enterprise at Willingdon Community School in East Sussex.
A new Higher Education Policy Institute report reveals that GRT learners are the lowest achieving ethnic grouping in the UK education system and least likely to progress to higher education. Read on to discover the depth of the issue and why new approaches are urgently needed…
The South East has one of the UK’s highest GRT populations and across our region there are several thousand GRT heritage learners. Discover how schools are creating more GRT friendly environments and find out how you can join them…
Over the last few years, the University of Sussex has introduced a number of innovative measures to ensure that students of GRT heritage recognise the university as a place they can feel a sense of belonging in. Discover what they’re doing here…
This month we meet Shannon Phillips, who has Romani Gypsy heritage and graduated in the Summer with a BA in English and Law from the University of Sussex. Shannon is currently working as a Teaching Assistant at Steyning Grammar School.
We know that it can be daunting working out where to start, when you’re looking to support a particular community of students to feel more included, or wanting to support their progression journeys. But we’re here to help…
If you’re a university wanting to publicly demonstrate your support for GRT students, a great way to do so is by signing up to the GTRSB (Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen & Boatmen) into Higher Education Pledge. Read on to find out more…
Applying to university is daunting for all students, but especially for those whose families have no experience of higher education. Why not explore our wide range of ‘How To’ resources to help your GRT students craft a stand out application?
Last month we invited community organisations working with underrepresented young learners to apply for our new Community Fund grants. Read on to find out about our successful applicants…
With the green economy booming, National Careers Week is set to hold its first ever Green Careers Week from 7th to 12th Nov. Here’s how you can use the week of celebrations to inspire your students about the many sustainable careers opportunities available…
Students, teachers, parents and careers advisors in their hundreds logged onto our third annual What Next Sussex careers event back in early October, but don’t worry if you missed it! You and your students can still benefit…
This month we meet Alastair Ewen, a Year 13 Uni Connect student at East Sussex College Lewes to discover what the support he has received from the Uni Connect programme has meant to him…
Monday 7th – Friday 11th November is LifelongLearningWeek, an annual week of activity dedicated to raising the profile and importance of learning in adult life. So why not use it to check out all the interesting and worthwhile opportunities out there?
Wednesday 2nd November marks Stress Awareness Day – the ideal time to highlight the far-reaching impact stress can have, and the tools we can use to manage it, before it becomes a real issue…
Self-harm amongst young people is increasing at an alarming rate with a reported 68% rise amongst girls aged 13-16 since 2011. So what can you do to support young people you suspect might be self-harming?
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In 2017, the Uni Connect Programme was launched by the Office for Students (OfS), with the aim of inspiring aspiration and progression amongst student groups currently underrepresented in Higher Education…
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Sussex Learning Network is inviting all community organisations across Sussex that encourage aspiration amongst young learners to apply for new grants from its SLN Community Fund.
This year, the theme for Black History Month is ‘Time for Change: Action not Words’, with activities throughout the month emphasising the importance of active allyship in bringing about meaningful change. So how can you promote active allyship in your environment?
Careers Beyond Covid recognises that young people’s employment prospects have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and provides tailored support and guidance to help them find work. We talk with Andy to find out more…
Time is ticking and our What Next Sussex virtual careers and progression fair is now just around the corner! Make sure to reserve your spaces for the must visit 6th October event…
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We are kicking off the new academic year with the first of our Uni Connect Forums on 5th October. Sign up today to secure your place…
We run regular CPD sessions for Careers Leaders, teachers and CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) Advisors and practitioners through our Get Career Confident programme. The sessions are free, informal and friendly so why not try one out?
It’s been a year of enormous challenges, but these have been met with energy and fortitude by our partners, beneficiaries and all those we work with. As a result, we’ve been able to support tens of thousands of young people enabling them to plan for and achieve exciting futures…
Results day is always stressful, but for those who have to go through the process of clearing and make snap decisions about their futures, it’s even harder. Encouraging your students to do some pre-prep can be a wise investment…
Sectors is a word frequently used in careers advice but not always easily understood by students. Help students get to grips with the term and the fastest growing sectors out there with our brand new introductory videos…
This month we’re talking with Rob Devo, Higher Education Champion and Deputy Director of Sport and Technology at The Littlehampton Academy, about the work he and the school are doing to support students’ progression…
Calling all Get Career Confident users! We’re revamping our www.getcareerconfident.co.uk site and need your input to help make it the best it can be…
GCSE Music students from Hastings and Bexhill have been taking part in a series of music workshops – part of a unique initiative to give young musicians without access to instruments at home the chance to advance their music writing skills…
Have you got any exciting events or campaigns you’d like to let people know about over the Summer months? Check out our new Partners’ Noticeboard. It’s a great way to get noticed and it’s FREE…
The Greener Sussex initiative – introducing young people to the ever growing range of courses, roles and opportunities in the green economy – has been a huge success since its launch last year and now it’s set to expand further…
Save the date! What Next Sussex, our popular online careers and progression fair, will be held on Thursday 6th October this year. Registration has officially opened, so be sure to get your place…
Whether your students didn’t get the results they were hoping for or they did better than expected, we have lots of support to help them navigate next steps following results' days...
This month we’re talking with Tom Payne, a Student Ambassador at Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (GB Met) about the work he does with students already at college and in schools across the Sussex region…
The ISEND Mental Health Conference will take place on Friday 1 July at Sussex University and all local schools and colleges are invited. Read on to find out more…
Have you got any upcoming events or campaigns you’d like to publicise? Check out our new Partners’ Noticeboard here. It’s a great way to get your latest initiative noticed for FREE…
The summer holidays can be long and challenging if family funds don’t stretch to providing healthy meals and fun activities each day. But help is on hand…
91% of young people in the UK want to see their schools doing more on climate action issues according to environmental charity Global Action Plan, so why not use upcoming World Environment Day (5 June) as the perfect springboard to get the conversation started?
According to a report from The Prince’s Trust and The Learning & Work Institute young people are bearing the brunt of the post pandemic employment crisis. So what can you do to help ease their transition into the work place in such a tough climate?
Next month (1-30 June) is Pride Month, the ideal opportunity to look at ways to better support LGBT+ learners across your environment…
This month we’re talking with Nick Backstrom, Project Support for Greener Sussex, a Sussex-wide initiative responding to employment needs in the growing green economy by building collaboration between local colleges and employers…
When you’re seeking careers inspiration it can be challenging to get under the skin of what a job really involves, especially when many roles that are flourishing today didn’t even exist a few years ago. That’s why Get Careers Confident's ‘SeeToBe’ videos on www.getcareerconfident.co.uk are so important for young people…
Are you a careers lead at your school or college? Or are you looking for help to inspire young people taking their next important careers or education step? If so, make sure you’ve got Thursday 16th June in you diary….
Last month we heard about GBMet’s pioneering work to help ease the transition for refugee students into higher education. This month, find out about a free drop in club to support refugee students...
Sussex Learning Network covers a region with a population of 1.7 million people and 738,000 jobs. Check out our latest labour trends report to discover which job sectors will see the greatest future demand to ensure your curriculum is giving young people the brightest possible future…
Next month (9-15 May) marks Mental Health Awareness Week, an initiative designed by the Mental Health Foundation to drive awareness of the prevalence of mental health conditions and to increase awareness of how to promote wellbeing and support those in need of help...
Research from Unite Foundation and Stand Alone indicates that students who are estranged from their families are most likely to remove themselves from a damaging home situation between the ages of 16-19...
This month we’re talking with Rosie Jones, the Widening Participation Lead at GB Met about a new pan-Sussex initiative to support refugee and asylum seeking students through the process of applying for and transitioning to university…
The academic year of 2021-22 has been a year unlike any other. With the focus on post-lockdown academic catch up, finding the time for creative lesson planning, CPD and creative careers and educational pathway guidance has been more challenging than ever. But we’re here to help…
Each year, UCAS manage nearly three million applications from around 700,000 people for courses at over 380 universities and colleges across the UK. Helping your students achieve stand out in such a crowded space can be challenging but we’re here to help…
Dying Matters Week (coming up in the week of 2nd – 6th May), represents an important opportunity to initiate open, honest conversations about dying, grief and bereavement…
According to the Social Policy Association, young people have suffered particularly badly in the pandemic employment crisis, with workers under the age of 25 representing 60% of the fall in employment since Feb 2020.
April has, for the past 20 years marked Stress Awareness Month – an opportunity to raise awareness of stress’ causes, impact and cures. So why not use the coming weeks to help your students explore strategies for coping with their concerns?
National Careers Week might be over for another year, but if you head over to our www.getcareerconfident.co.uk site, we’ve got plenty of free tools, resources and guidance to help you inspire your students throughout the year.
This month we’re talking to Miranda Glavin, our Get Career Confident Lead Careers Advisor and Director of Elev8Careers, about the careers advice she wishes she’d been given, and the tactics you can use to inspire young people around you…
Did you know that the UK’s green economy is now almost four times the size of the manufacturing sector and worth over £200bn?
According to The Children’s Society there are 800,000 young carers aged 5-17 currently caring for an adult or family member in the UK. And over a quarter (27%) of them miss or have difficulties at school due to their caring responsibilities.
Capitalise on student interest following last month’s National Apprenticeship week by showcasing the wide range of apprenticeship options available? Or if you’re an employer why not discover the value apprentices can bring to your business?
A staggering 95% of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young people have witnessed racist language at school (YMCA, 2021). Our new Microaggressions teaching resources seek to tackle these and promote understanding of the impact of verbal and non-verbal comments, insults and actions…
This year we’re going to be providing new practical guidance to schools, colleges and universities looking to support estranged learners. So if you’re wanting to ramp up the help you provide, keep an eye out on our Learning4LifeSussex.org.uk website for information on the latest initiatives, training and events…
Our research shows that three quarters of students doing GCSE re-sits at college feel stressed about underperforming, with a third experiencing physical stress symptoms as a result. Find out how East Sussex College is tackling re-sit stress with an innovative new mindset management programme…
This month we’re talking to Imogen Wallace, Assistant Head Teacher at Seaford Head School about the new Microagressions Teaching Resources. A team of 12 Year 9 students from Seaford Head School played a key role in the development of the new resources...
Engaging with parents and especially hard to reach parents has become even more challenging for schools over the past two years. So how can you ensure your communications cut through and inspire deeper engagement?
From WEX and EAL to NEET and IEPs, the worlds of learning, careers and work are full of abbreviations and terminology that can be difficult to stay on top of, but now our new Jargon Buster can come to your rescue!
International Care Day 2022 (18th Feb) is dedicated to raising awareness of the unique experiences, needs and rights of care experienced children and young people. So why not use this month to discover our free CPD resources for those looking to support more care experienced young people to aim for higher-level study…
At the start of the year many of us take stock of what we want to achieve in the 12 months ahead, but ambitious goals can all too easily be taken over by day-to-day life. Don’t give up! We can help you make real progress with three ambitious goals in 2022...
The 7th to the 13th of February marks Children’s Mental Health Week. With half of lifetime mental illness starting by the age of 14 the week provides an important opportunity to look at the role we can all play in providing effective support from an early age…
Each week tens of thousands of students give up their time to give back to the communities around them and the support they offer is invaluable. So it’s time to celebrate the impact they have and to encourage more to experience the benefits volunteering brings…
Last month we launched a brand new arts resource ‘Sense Your Way’ in partnership with Towner Eastbourne. The new resource, incorporating a workbook for students and accompanying teachers’ guidance and notes is helping schools across Sussex to encourage students to think imaginatively and get creative with everyday materials.
According to Stonewall nearly half (45%) of lesbian, gay, bi and trans young people have experienced homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying. With LGBT History Month, taking place in February there’s never been a better time to raise awareness of the support that exists for young LGBTQ+ people, or to consider ways of enhancing inclusivity in your learning environment…
Our next Get Career Confident (GCC) Networking and CPD Event is on Thursday 27th January from 4pm – 5.30pm. Sign up today to take part in this term's free online session...
Parenting can be tough. But there’s no need to face challenges alone. East Sussex County Council has released a calendar of free online parenting courses, running through February and March, so why not get booked up or spread the word…
For us, like everyone in education, it’s been a rollercoaster year. But against a challenging backdrop, huge inroads have been made thanks to everyone’s resilience, determination and positivity…
On 5th December the UN marked the invaluable work that volunteers do all over the world with International Volunteer Day. We’re doing the same, as we simply couldn’t have the impact we do, without the hundreds who give up their time each year…
We’ve been hearing from more and more teachers how hard it is to find high quality arts resources. So we’ve teamed up with the brilliant Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne and local artists Leap Then Look to come to the rescue…
The holidays can be long and hard if family funds aren’t there to fill days with nutritious meals and fun activities. But information on free clubs that can make holidays happy and healthy, is only a click away…
According to Stonewall, nearly half (45%) of lesbian, gay, bi and trans young people have experienced homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying. If you’re looking to address this issue and make your school a more inclusive environment in 2022, you can find support through the Rainbow Flag Award and online RSE training sessions...
We’re delighted to have secured funding from the European Social Fund to launch an important new skills and employability programme across Sussex – Careers Beyond Covid…
Deciding whether to go to university, pursue an apprenticeship or go straight into a job can be a difficult, stressful choice for young people to make, with financial implications often a major consideration…
Throughout the year, we provide free CPD sessions to help you enhance your professional skills, so that you can support learners in imaginative new ways...
Vicky co-ordinates the Uni Connect funded Go Further project based at East Sussex College working across the Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings campuses. She puts in place a wide range of opportunities to support young people’s transition to further learning...
In the aftermath of COP26, new research reveals that many young people have been left more disillusioned than ever by the climate debate, but you can help them feel inspired, involved and empowered again...
The push to achieve Net Zero is something many learners are passionate about, and we’re hearing from more and more teachers and lecturers wanting to support them in finding out what they want to know. That’s why we’re going to be adding a brand new Net Zero section to our Learning4Life Sussex website. And you can get involved…
Make sure you mark 1st December in your diaries! Not just as the countdown to festive fun, but also as the date of our next Project Exchange – a 90 minute whistlestop tour of vital insights, information and project updates….
Having supported over 31,600 local Sussex learners since 2017, and over 18,700 learners in 2020 alone, Sussex Learning Network continues to be a high achieving Uni Connect partnership – an achievement that everyone we work with should feel really proud of…
If you’re looking for a one-stop advice and information site to help guide you through important life, career and education stages, look no further! Our new website brings all the best free careers, learning and living resources to one easy-to-navigate destination…
An important aspect of our work is ensuring that local colleges are able to access Uni Connect funding that enables them to support the achievements and progression of priority students in imaginative ways. We oversee the full funding process, but give the colleges we work with autonomy to decide how funds are best allocated...
25th – 31st October is National Care Leavers’ Week – and here we speak with Anne-Marie Bird, a specialist consultant on our team responsible for co-ordinating and strengthening the impact of projects designed to help more young people in care, or with care experience, successfully progress onto, and through, higher education …
We’re on the lookout for more volunteers to join our brilliant community of Parent2Parent volunteers so that we can ensure those supporting young people through life-changing choices are receiving accessible, friendly advice…
Our huge virtual careers and progression fair ‘What Next Sussex’ is now firmly established as a ‘must visit’ calendar event, with hundreds of Year 11 learners, their teachers and parents and carers logging on for the second ever event on 7th October…
October half-term is renowned as one of the holidays that is most challenging to fill, but it doesn’t have to be that way! This half term, Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (GB Met) is coming to the rescue with a free four-day art, design and making workshop for 16-25 year olds…
If you’re supporting Year 11 learners in making important pathway and career choices, make sure the 7th October is blocked out in your calendar and the calendar of learners, parents and carers now! It’s the date of our second What Next Sussex event, which is fast shaping up to be unmissable…
The UCAS process can feel daunting, and when applications determine futures, the stakes couldn’t be much higher. That’s why we’ve created a wealth of resources to help learners, teachers, parents and carers negotiate this important journey…
If you’re looking to inspire students in Years 10-13 with exciting new content to challenge their thinking this year, look no further. We’ve introduced two new digital booklets into our Role Models series that will get young learners exploring important life issues in fresh new ways…
Today, 16th September, is National Teaching Assistants Day – a chance to acknowledge the invaluable contribution teaching assistants make to children’s education and lives.
Next month, from 4 – 10th October, is Dyslexia Week and this year the theme of the awareness week is Invisible Dyslexia.
Our Get Career Confident programme provides careers and progression inspiration to young people and their teachers, parents and carers across Sussex. Each term we invite anyone involved in providing guidance in this space to take part in our termly online CPD and networking events…
One of SLN’s most important roles is to allocate Uni Connect funds across Sussex, ensuring they reach the areas where they can have the greatest impact. Last year, allocated funding enabled Littlehampton Academy to retain a dedicated HE Champion for the second year running, with impressive results…
We are delighted that, following a long period of consultation, we have just received news from the Office for Student that the Uni Connect programme will continue to be supported with a £40 million budget across England…
July sees the world celebrate Black Leaders Awareness Day – a day focusing attention on the need for diverse leadership. Here we talk with John Lynch, creator of our BAME Mentoring and BAME School Insights programmes about its importance…
GCSE and A level results days are notoriously stressful. And this year, following a year of unprecedented uncertainty they will inevitably bring anxiety for some Sussex students, but we’ll be on hand with support and guidance…
Each month we meet one of the students who have benefitted from, or contributed to, our diverse range of progression programmes. This month we meet Callum who has been inspired by our Go Further programme to help other young people…
Research suggests that the long summer holiday can set children’s learning back. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We’ve rounded up the best free activities on offer across Sussex to keep brains of all ages busy, happy and thriving…
Last year’s ‘What Next Sussex’ virtual options and careers event saw 50 educational providers represented, over 80 schools register and a staggering 10,000 devices log on! Register today to be sure of your space at this year’s event…
Each July Samaritans’ Talk To Us campaign raises awareness of the fact that the Samaritans team is available 24/7 to listen to anyone who is struggling to cope. Here we look at some of their other invaluable mental health initiatives and resources for schools…
Following the success of Sussex’s first ever county-wide virtual options event in 2020, we are delighted to be teaming up with partners to bring students, parents and teachers What Next Sussex 2021.
The pandemic has intensified the need to support student wellbeing in schools and colleges across Sussex, bringing into focus the critical need for greater collaboration in this space.
With last week being Refugee Week (14-20 June), - now is the ideal time to consider the positive and practical ways we can support more refugee learners through education in Sussex...
Each month we’ll be shining a spotlight on someone doing great things in our network. This month meet Imogen, one of the students behind our innovative Role Models programme.
After a year that has seen unprecedented disruption to the kinds of careers and progression advice young people typically receive, Sussex Learning Network and Uni Connect recently teamed up
As we celebrate PRIDE month, there’s no better time to consider ways in which you can support LGBTQ+ students to help them feel welcome, able to be themselves and to enjoy their school and college experience.
Our Get Career Confident programme provides careers and progression advice and inspiration to young people and their teachers, parents and carers across Sussex.