First Chances Fife
The University of St Andrews and Fife College are proud to continue our fantastic widening access programme, with a new First Chances Fife calendar of workshops and events designed to offer educational experiences to eligible young people in Fife.
First Chances Fife supports the development of young people who have experienced disadvantages or barriers to their learning by helping to overcome those barriers, creating a sense of belonging and confidence in an educational setting, allowing them to recognise and achieve their full potential.
Pupils are encouraged to engage in activities that best suit their aspirations. Activities can be from either of the institutions or a mix of activities from both.
Aims
- Providing opportunities for young people in Fife to discover, develop and experience college and university environments.
- Supporting young people to access positive destinations in higher education either at college or university.
- Supporting the attainment of young people in core areas of the curriculum.
Measurable outcomes
- Equip pupils with barriers to learning access the range of opportunities.
- Raised aspirations to enter higher education at college or university.
- Increased self-confidence with studies and academic ability.
- Developed and improved skills (drive, self-motivation, time keeping)
- Continued support for learners throughout their educational journey.
- Increased post-school sustained positive destinations into higher education.
First Chances Fife at University
First Chances Fife at University will focus on raising awareness and aspiration around attending university.
Centred around three key themes of Discover, Explore, and Experience, activities are designed to meet the needs of learners as they progress through their school careers.
Pupils from P7 to S2 are introduced to the world of university and student life.
A year-long project for S3 pupils with an interest and ability to study at Higher level.
Pupils from S4 to S6 benefit from access to a range of University experiences.
One step closer to higher education
Find out who can join the programme and what graduates have to say about their experiences.
