Y9 Family Futures
Y9 Family Futures is a 3-month extracurricular programme for learners in Year 9 and their parents/carers. Through weekly live webinars, exclusive access to our Outreach Portal and three special on-campus events, you will discover the wide range of available pathways and build the confidence to pursue your aspirations together.
“I loved having the
opportunity to discuss my
education and future.”
YEAR 9 STUDENT
“It has made me talk to
my child about how he
thinks of himself and to
help him believe in
himself.”
SUPPORTER
“It helped me decide what
I wanted to do a little
more.”
YEAR 9 STUDENT
| Date | Time | What | Where |
| Saturday 18 January | 10:00–13:00 | Launch Event | University of Surrey |
| Tuesday 21 January | 18:15–18:45 | Part 1 Session | Exploring Pathways and Options | Online |
| Wednesday 29 January | 18:15–18:45 | Info Session | Post-16 Pathways and University | Online |
| Tuesday 4 February | 18:15–18:45 | Part 2 Session | Thinking About the Future | Online |
| Wednesday 12 February | 18:15–18:45 | Info Session | Introduction to Apprenticeships | Online |
| Saturday 15 February | 10:00–13:00 | Campus Visit | Subject Taster Event | University of Surrey |
| Tuesday 18 February | 18:15–18:45 | Part 3 Session | Trying Something New | Online |
| Wednesday 26 February | 18:15–18:45 | Info Session | Managing Your Money | Online |
| Tuesday 4 March | 18:15–18:45 | Part 4 Session | Being Your Own Ambassador | Online |
| Wednesday 12 March | 18:15–18:45 | Info Session | Wellbeing and Mindfulness | Online |
| Tuesday 18 March | 18:15–18:45 | Part 5 Session | Reflecting Together | Online |
| Wednesday 19 March | 18:15–18:45 | Info Session | Taking the Next Steps | Online |
| Saturday 22 March | 10:00–13:00 | Celebration Event | University of Surrey |
To be eligible to apply, you need to be in Year 9 and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- You live in an IMD Quintile 1 or 2 postcode (check your postcode)
- You live in a POLAR4 Quintile 1 or 2 postcode (check your postcode)
- You have received Free School Meals within the last 6 years
- You are a young carer
- You have experience of living within care
- You are a forced migrant (e.g. a refugee or an asylum seeing young person)
- You are from a Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community
- You have a diagnosed disability or long-term health condition
We offer FREE transport on request for all campus events. Where possible, we arrange pick up for multiple participants outside of your school. If you are unable to attend on dates where you have requested transport, we politely ask that you notify us in advance of the event. Otherwise, we reserve the right to either pass on the charge of cancellation and/or withdraw the offer of transport for future visits.
If you are eligible, please complete our Surrey Scholars online booking form.
For any queries about the programme, please contact our team at wp@surrey.ac.uk.