The Discover ÂÒÂ×Ðã Summer School is an exciting opportunity exclusively for deaf and hard of hearing students in Year 12.
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Quick Facts
- The summer school is exclusively for deaf andÌýhard of hearing students.
- The summer school is free to attend.
- The summer school will be delivered in aÌýhybrid way - someÌýelements will beÌýonline and some will take place on the ÂÒÂ×Ðã campus.
- There are 15 spaces available for Year 12 students.
About the programme
The Discover ÂÒÂ×Ðã Summer School is an exciting opportunity exclusively for deaf and hard of hearing students in Year 12 to find out more about university.
The summer school will consist ofÌýsessions focussing onÌýapplying to, preparing for and thriving at university. Topics covered will include writing a personal statement, navigating the UCAS process and funding university study.ÌýYou’ll also get the chance to tour the ÂÒÂ×Ðã campus, engage with current students and get help to identify the support available at university for deaf and hard of hearing students.
ÂÒÂ×Ðã will provide specialised communication support including BSL interpreters and live captioning for the duration of the summer school. Due to the high level of support provided, only fifteen places are available.
The programme is delivered in collaboration with Manjula Patrick, Associate Professor and inclusive education lead at the ÂÒÂ×Ðã ArenaÌýCentre.Ìý
Discover ÂÒÂ×Ðã 2024ÌýprogrammeÌýdates
The summer school will take place between Tuesday 23 – Thursday 25 July 2024.ÌýDay 1 of the programme will be online, while Days 2 and 3 will take place in person on theÌýÂÒÂ×Ðã campus in central London. If awarded a place on the programme, you will be provided with a full timetable nearer the time.
Eligibility
The Discover ÂÒÂ×Ðã Summer School is open to deaf and hard of hearing students who meet all of the following criteria:
- Currently studying inÌýYear 12 at a state school or college in the UK;
- Have achievedÌýat least five A*-B/9-5Ìýgrades at GCSE or the corresponding grades in qualifications accepted as GCSE equivalents;
- Are on trackÌýto achieve a minimum of BBB at A level or at least 34 points at IB. This includes the equivalent grades in other UK qualifications including the Scottish Advanced Highers and Welsh Baccalaureate.
For full details of our targeting criteria please see ourÌýWho we work with page.
Travel support
If you are awarded a place on Discover but the cost of travel would be a barrier to you attending, and you meet the criteria of ourÌýtravel support fund, we will fund orÌýpart fund your travel to and from the ÂÒÂ×Ðã campus so that you can take part in the programme.ÌýThe travel support fund will remain active whilst funds are available.ÌýTo be eligible for travel support, you must be attending a state school, live outside of a London Borough and meet one or more of the criteria listed in ourÌýparticipant travel policy.
How to apply
You can apply for the Discover ÂÒÂ×Ðã 2024Ìýprogramme by completing the application form linked below.ÌýIn the application form you will be asked to provide the contact details of a teacher at your school or college who we can contact to verify that you meet the eligibility criteria for the scheme. Please make sure you have spoken to your teacher about this before applying.ÌýIt is also advisable that you complete the application with a parent/carer nearby, as they will need to complete some sections of the form.
The deadline to apply for Discover has been extended until 10am on Friday 12ÌýJuly 2024. Any applications received after this time will not be seen.
In the video below Calum Medlock, a past Discover participant, shares his experiences of taking part in the programme.
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