Children’s University
Information for Schools
Schools already offer an amazing range of opportunities for out of school learning through lunchtime and after school clubs. The Children’s University works with schools to encourage their pupils to take part in learning activities outside their normal school hours.
Children are able to collect stamp codes in their Passport to Learning for attending lunchtime and after school clubs, as well as at Learning Destinations both locally and nationally. Children and parents then upload the stamp codes to their personal dashboard on CU Online, used in conjunction with the Passport to Learning.
Celebrating children's learning beyond the school curriculum, with the support of the College Principal and Children's University Coordinator is at the heart of Wakefield and Selby Children's University. Initially, children are rewarded for participation with Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates. As they progress through the different levels, we expect children to play a more active part in their learning, producing evidence and displays of their learning to achieve these certificates.
Each year we hold a graduation ceremony in June for those members who have achieved a Gold level award (100, 200, 300, etc). The events are facilitated by the college’s and parents are encouraged to attend. Wearing a mortar board and gown, children will be presented with an award – just like a real graduation.
- Your school will be part of a national community of CU learners.
- Your school clubs will be validated by the relevant Children’s University.
- We can provide launch assemblies, certificate assemblies and attendance at parents’ evenings and school events on request.
- Children gaining Gold level awards will be invited to the annual graduation ceremony which includes the loan of gowns, mortar boards and stoles.
- You will receive quarterly newsletters for parents, holiday challenges for your pupils to gain additional hours, plus invites to CU events at the college.
- You will be able to access college led activities in school or at the college, providing your pupils with an insight into the curriculum offers at FE and HE level.
- The CU Coordinator in school will have access to CU Online including reports on participation and skills building information for your school.
- You will receive tailored admin support from the team at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.
Children’s University: Start-up Guide for Schools
To get involved or to find out more information, download the Start Up Guide for Schools or contact a member of the Children’s University team at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group on 01924 789746 or email childrensuniversity@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk.