On Wednesday our Year 13 students attended the Higher Education Fair at Edge Hill University, a highly regarded campus university in Lancashire with a strong reputation for teaching excellence and student support. During the visit, students had the opportunity to tour the campus, explore the new Students’ Union facilities, visit the Learning Resources Centre (LRC), and gain an insight into a range of academic departments.

The event also brought together over 50 higher education providers, giving students the chance to speak directly with university representatives, ask questions about courses and student life, and explore their options for the future. For some students who had previously been undecided about progressing to higher education, the experience helped them to better understand the opportunities available and the benefits of university study. For many of our current UCAS applicants, the visit reinforced their ambitions and confirmed their desire to pursue their chosen subjects at degree level.

The day was designed to support students in making informed decisions about their post-18 pathways and provided a valuable opportunity to engage with universities already featuring on their UCAS shortlists. Student feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and we'd like to thank Mrs Lyons, Sixth Form Progress Leader for organising our annual visit.