HE+ is a collaborative programme between the University of Cambridge and its Colleges, working together with groups of state schools and colleges in 19 regions of the UK. It has been running for over 10 years and they have worked with approximately 30,000 students over the course of that time.  In the 2021-22 academic year, over 4,000 Year 12 students from more than 170 schools and colleges participated in the initiative.  The programme provides a framework of support for schools and colleges in 19 regions to form regional consortia and promote institutional collaboration.

The programme is a sustained year-long initiative running from the autumn or spring term of Year 12 through to the autumn term of Year 13 and provides access to super-curricular activities designed to stretch and challenge the students academically. The outreach practitioners also deliver a comprehensive programme of information, advice and guidance sessions and study skills support in order to help ensure students make both a successful application and also a successful transition to highly selective universities. The programme also offers a funded visit to Cambridge for many participants each year allowing them to experience university life and meet Cambridge students.

After a rigorous application process, we are pleased and proud to share with you the news that Cara and Hannah from Year 12 have been accepted onto the programme. We look forward to learning more about their experiences when the programme begins in December.