Track 3: Insight into Action
Summary
Who it's for: All staff interested in using data and policy to inform practice.
What you’ll gain:
- Practical ways to apply UCAS and sector data to support student decision-making.
- Updates on policy changes and what they mean for your setting.
- Strategies to close gaps and support underrepresented groups.
- Examples of how others are using insight to drive impact in the classroom.
We’re excited to share the first confirmed sessions below. Stay tuned, as more expert speakers and topics will be announced soon
Bridging Opportunity Gaps: Preparing Students from All Backgrounds for Apprenticeships
Focuses on preparing underrepresented students for apprenticeships, with insights from UCAS research and employers.
Navigating the Murky Water: Demystifying University Offer-Making Strategies
This session will lift the lid on how and why universities make offers in the way they do, and how you can support your students to find the best option for them. Expect a jargon-free and honest exploration of the strategies shaping admissions right now, plus practical advice you can take back to your students to help them feel confident about their choices.
Widening Participation: Navigating Pathways to Selective Courses
Explore how students navigate highly selective courses when they are from different widening participation backgrounds and under-represented groups, and what support is available to them.
Connecting Perspectives: African philosophy and the Dynamics of Bias
Uses African philosophy to explore bias and inclusion, offering tools for more inclusive teaching and guidance.