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HECan Launches in South Yorkshire
Nearly fifty South Yorkshire young men have embarked on a six-month motivational initiative to aid them in progressing to Higher Education: HECan. The HECan project has been developed by HeppSY+ and spans the rest of the academic year. The students involved will participate in a sustained programme of activity to introduce to them both the opportunities available and benefits of…
HeppSY+ Graduate Intern Recruitment
Do you want to make a difference to young people’s futures? Have you personally seen the value of higher education and now want to promote this to school and college students? Are you interested in gaining experience on an exciting and innovative national programme? HeppSY+ are currently looking for a number of graduate interns to join their team in the…
Rotherham Teenagers Scale New Heights To Inspire Education Ambitions
Rotherham teenagers are set to scale new heights in a challenging physical activity programme launched this week to inspire them to aim high in their education. Forty-eight students from Thomas Rotherham College are taking part in Challenge Yourself, which develops self-confidence, teamwork and problem solving skills. The scheme, for 16 and 17-year-olds, includes abseiling, climbing, orienteering and weaselling in three…
HeppSY+ Conference Makes a Big Impression on South Yorkshire Students
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students from two schools and one college in South Yorkshire came together on Wednesday 7th March to explore their higher education opportunities. Over 60 students from Parkwood Academy, Firth Park Academy and Longley Park Sixth Form College attended a jam-packed day of activity at Sheffield Hallam University. The conference was arranged by HeppSY+ to…
Outwood Academy Danum HeppSY+ Launch Week
In January Outwood Academy Danum embarked on a week of exciting and engaging activity to launch the HeppSY+ programme across their school. The launch fitted perfectly with the Outwood ethos, a fully inclusive learning environment, and their mission statement “Students First”. Week commencing Monday 22 January to 26 January 2018 was dedicated as an official whole Academy HeppSY+ Launch Week.…
HeppSY+ Schools and Colleges Get Together at Latest Network Meeting
On Wednesday 31st January, representatives from HeppSY+ schools and colleges across South Yorkshire gathered at a network meeting. Attendees had the opportunity to see the other schools and colleges involved, share experiences and information, and network with one another. 100% of HeppSY+ schools and colleges attended the event with 81 representatives from 38 schools and colleges. The January network meeting…
