US in Schools

The University of Sheffield is committed to working with local schools and colleges to ensure that young people with the potential to pursue their education at a research led Higher Education Institution are made fully aware of their options.

The University of Sheffield funds a local mentoring scheme to support young people through some of the most crucial decision-making stages of their school career.

The aims of US in Schools – Mentoring , are:

• To raise the aspirations and attainment of young people in local schools through the support and guidance provided by current University of Sheffield students
• To provide current University of Sheffield students with the opportunity of working in local schools to develop a range of skills required for careers in the educational/youth sector

The University will be working with schools in the local area to identify young people who can benefit from the support and guidance of our students. The scheme will particularly focus on young people in years 9, 10 and 11 who fall into one or more of the criteria below:

• Would have previously been identified as part of the “Aimhigher cohort” in their school/college
• Would be in the first generation of their family to enter Higher Education
• Are eligible for free school meals
• Are Looked After Children
• Have a declared disability
• Live in an area with low participation in Higher Education

All of the young people who receive one-to-one mentoring from one of our students will:

1. Have the academic potential to succeed in higher education
2. Demonstrate a commitment to their studies