Surrey Stars
Surrey Stars is a strategic programme, developed collaboratively with partner schools, to provide a progressive programme of in-school and on campus experiences for students in Years 7 to 11.
Aspirations Curriculum
Our Aspirations Curriculum is built upon four themes which progress across year groups. The themes are: Money, Academic Skills, Making Decisions and University. Each workshop is 60 minutes, delivered in-school to a classroom audience, and you can mix and match up to four workshops per booking, ideal for your off-curriculum days.
Campus Activities
Our on campus programmes consists of predesigned workshops for year groups across KS3 and KS4. Due to capacity, these events have a capped attendance limit per visit. To comply with our regulatory requirements, priority places must be allocated to learners meeting the target audience outlined below.
On Campus Activity
University Start
Objective: To be able to understand the similarities and differences between school
and higher education.
Summary: Students will be introduced to university as part of an overview of higher
education. The visit will involve an interactive campus tour along with subject taster
workshops.
Capacity: 30 – 40 students
Target audience: Surrey Stars students
Duration: 1 day visit
Aspirations Curriculum
Money
Title: Saving and Budgeting
Objective: To be able to understand essential money skills.
Summary: This workshop introduces the concept of saving and budgeting from the perspective of a university student
Academic Skills
Title: Learning Styles
Objective: To develop a better understanding of the different learning styles.
Summary: An introduction to different learning techniques thorough a series of interactive activities
Making Decisions
Title: Enterprise
Objective: To be able to develop decision making skills.
Summary: Learners are invited to become business owners where they must work as a team to take group decisions
University
Title: Introduction to University
Objective: To know what university is.
Summary: Learners are introduced to university through interactive tasks.
On Campus Activity
Exploring Higher Education Programme
Objective: To be able to recognise Higher Education as a possible pathway.
Summary: This multi day event invites your students to design their own university
following a series of workshops showcasing different subjects along with pathway
mapping before concluding with an in school Graduation ceremony
Capacity: 30 – 40 students
Target audience: Surrey Stars students
Duration: 2 on-campus visits and 1 in-school ceremony
Aspirations Curriculum
Money
Title: The Value of Money
Objective: To develop a better understanding of budgeting.
Summary: Through a series of interactive tasks, learners will work together to prioritise expenditure within a set budget.
Academic Skills
Title: Debating
Objective: To understand what a debate is and how to participate in one.
Summary: An introduction to the process of debating
Making Decisions
Title: How to Choose your Subjects
Objective: To understand the importance of decision-making skills.
Summary: Learners will consider what informs their own decision-making when deciding what GCSE subjects to study.
University
Title: Design a University
Objective: To increase knowledge of university.
Summary: Learners consider university as a potential pathway for them through interactive tasks.
On Campus Activity
Schools, Skills and Beyond
Objective: To be able to understand and recognise different pathways and career
options.
Summary: This visit makes connections between study options/choices and their
attributed career pathways. Hear from our current students about the education
experience and their career aspirations.
Capacity: 30 – 40 students
Target audience: Surrey Stars students
Duration: 1 day visit
Aspirations Curriculum
Money
Title: Student Living
Objective: To develop an understanding of student finance and financial support available at university.
Summary: An overview and discussion of the costs associated with studying at university and the financing options available
Academic Skills
Title: Communication
Objective: To broaden communication
skills and consider how they can be
applied in different situations.
Summary: Coverage of basic concepts of communication such as body language, silent communication and culture
Making Decisions
Title: Goal Mapping
Objective: To understand how different skills are developed and their links withpotential pathways.
Summary: Through interactive activities, learners reflect on their own skills and abilities towards writing a CV for a future job.
University
Title: Student Life
Objective: To increase knowledge of university and the student experience.
Summary: An overview of university life and introduction to the Students’ Union and societies.
On Campus Activity
University Experience
Objective: To be able to identify the most appropriate Post 16 and 18 pathways
Summary: Bring your year group for a day of subject taster workshops, a campus tour
and information on post 16 pathways. Available on advertised dates only.
Capacity: 30 – 180 students
Target audience: Available for whole year groups with priority given to Surrey Stars students
Duration: 1 day visit
Aspirations Curriculum
Money
Title: Universities and Apprenticeships
Objective: To increase awareness of Higher Education pathways and the financial options available.
Summary: An introduction to Higher Education pathways and focus on the financial aspects of apprenticeships and university degrees.
Academic Skills
Title: Exam and Revision Techniques
Objective: To develop further understanding of different revision techniques.
Summary: This workshop will introduce students to revision techniques.
Making Decisions
Title: Exploring Jobs
Objective: To be able to make connections between university courses and their associated careers.
Summary: An introduction to different university course options and connections between study choices and career pathways
University
Title: Studying at University
Objective: To understand the expectations of learning at university.
Summary: Learners are tasked with a short project which will introduce university level learning and studying
On Campus Activity
Subject Specific Taster Days
Objective: To be able to sample a subject at university undergraduate level
Summary: Bring your students for a subject specific timetable event along with UCAS
and Student Finance information and advice. Available on advertised dates only.
Capacity: 12 – 80 students
Target audience: Available for whole year groups with priority given to Surrey Stars students
Duration: 1 day visit
Aspirations Curriculum
Money
Title: Is University Affordable?
Objective: To develop an understanding of the Student Finance application process.
Summary: An overview of Student Finance and the application process.
Academic Skills
Title: Interviews and Applications
Objective: To develop an understanding of the application process.
Summary: An overview of the application process and top tips on writing a personal statement.
Making Decisions
Title: Post 16 and Post 18 Options
Objective: To increase awareness about the range of study options available.
Summary: Learners will understand the broad range of post 16 and post 18 options available.
University
Title: Support at University
Objective: To identify different support services available at university.
Summary: An overview of the support available at university from our Student Ambassadors
On Campus Activity
Subject Specific Taster Days
Objective: To be able to sample a subject at university undergraduate level
Summary: Bring your students for a subject specific timetable event along with UCAS
and Student Finance information and advice. Available on advertised dates only.
Capacity: 12 – 80 students
Target audience: Available for whole year groups with priority given to Surrey Stars students
Duration: 1 day visit
This programme features targeted intervention focused on attainment, primarily for students in receipt of free school meals or eligible for pupil premium. We also invite participation amongst students who are care experienced or are from a Gypsy, Roma or Traveller community, as well as students with special educational needs or disabilities. This is alongside an embedded aspiration curriculum for the whole school.
You can book workshops through our online schools booking form.
All bookings are on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability. Where we are unable to meet your first choice in terms of dates/timings, we will best accommodate second or third choices. All workshops are FREE of charge whilst we provide transport and catering for on campus visits. To discuss Surrey Stars and how we can further support your students, please contact us at wp@surrey.ac.uk.
Download our brochure here: https://outreach.surrey.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Surrey-Stars-Schools-Programme-2022_23-2.pdf