Working across South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire to encourage more children, young people and adults to consider higher education opportunities.
🌞 Weekly Roundup 🌼 We hope you’ve all been enjoying the sunshine, because we sure have! 😎☀️ Last week at HEPP, we were buzzing with activity: 🏫 We welcomed Barnsley Academy and Astrea Academy Dearne to Sheffield Hallam University for exciting campus tours 🎓🗺️ 👩🏫 We also visited Hinde House School to deliver workshops with fantastic students from Years 8, 9 and 10 Meanwhile, over at HeppSY’s SHE Can Experience: 💫 We hosted five different…
16 hours ago
This week, some of the HeppSY team attended the Yorkshire–Humberside–East Midlands UCP meeting, hosted by the wonderful team at @linchigher and @bgulincoln. Here’s a rundown of the day’s events: 📱 A fantastic talk by members of the LiNCHigher team on how Uni Connect partnerships can best utilise social media to reach more students, teachers, and parents/carers. 🎤 A speaker session with Simon Fairbanks, Head of Community Engagement at @unitasterdays, focusing on tips and strategies to…
3 days ago
📣 We're Hiring 📣 Do you want to make a difference to young people's futures? Have you seen the value of higher education and now want to promote this to young people? 🎓 This graduate internship offers an invaluable opportunity to work across Hepp (Higher Education Progression Partnership). Hepp is a partnership of Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield and works across South Yorkshire to encourage more children, young people, and adults to…
5 days ago
We've got another Hepp twilight session coming up on 10th July all about clearing!🌙 💻 Join us for an informative webinar designed to guide parents, carers, teachers and advisers through the university clearing process. Learn how to support young people in finding the right course and higher education institution if their exam results are unexpected. We look forward to having you attend the event! 🗓️ Thursday 10 July 2025 17:00-17.30 🔗 Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eba7e806-58d9-4bd2-b5f9-4b236f8b3c1e@8968f6a1-ac13-472f-b899-f7316e439f43
7 days ago
We've had a jam packed week at Hepp and HeppSY despite the heatwave!🌞 Netherwood Academy's Y9s joined us for a @theuniversityofsheffield campus tour with Yared and Kaydian and an informative session about understanding higher education.✨ Tibshelf Community School joined Jin and Katie for a @sheffieldhallamuni campus tour and an informative Y9 Achieve session.🙌 🏫 This week we also held two Go Further Go Higher PIE explore sessions where we visited Barnsley College and The Sheffield…
10 days ago
🚀 Another busy week of delivery for our EAs! If you like what you see then this is a quick PSA to say this could be you! HeppSY are currently recruiting EAs for next year… Applications close on Sunday 15/06 (To apply search 'Graduate Intern' on the Hallam Jobs page! 🎓 🎉 Jin and Yared had a fantastic time at Astrea Netherwood Academy, with signs all over school and snacks galore making them feel like…
2 weeks ago
📣 There's still time to apply! Would you like to gain experience on an exciting and innovative regional programme? The Higher Education Progression Partnership South Yorkshire (HeppSY) funded via the Office for Students Uni Connect programme has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality, impartial, and impactful widening participation and outreach activities. We are currently seeking: · Higher Education Engagement Assistants (Graduate Interns) · Data and Evaluation Officer Graduate Interns are the foundation of our…
2 weeks ago
💗 Its Carers Week and this year's theme is 'Caring About Equality' 💗 This focuses on highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk of poverty, social isolation, poor mental and physical health. Far too often, carers of all-ages miss out on opportunities in their education, careers, or personal lives, just because of their caring role. Get involved in Carers Week 2025, and together let’s work towards an equal society, where carers…
3 weeks ago
British summer has definitely arrived this week, but it hasn't dampened our spirits! 🌦️ Rain or shine, we've been on the road again—here's a look at where we've been: ✨ On Monday we welcomed Ash Hill Academy onto campus at Sheffield Hallam University for a campus visit 🏫 ✨ On Wednesday and Friday we visited Outwood Academy Newbold to deliver our presentations and workshops on understanding and belonging at Higher Education 🎓 ✨ HeppSY continued…
3 weeks ago
📣 We’re Hiring! Would you like to join a collaborative Data & Evaluation Team that reports and monitors widening participation activities as part of a national programme? The Higher Education Progression Partnership (HeppSY) are seeking a Data and Evaluation Officer to help play a crucial role in our reporting and monitoring responsibilities to the Office for Students. They will provide specialist advice and support for HeppSY as we continue to work with local schools and…
4 weeks ago
📣 We’re Hiring! Are you interested in gaining experience on an exciting and innovative regional programme? HeppSY (Higher Education Progression Partnership South Yorkshire) works across South Yorkshire and Northeast Derbyshire to encourage more children, young people, and adults to consider higher education opportunities. Graduate Interns are the foundation of our work at HeppSY and as a Higher Education Engagement Assistant, you will have an invaluable opportunity to engage with learners from local schools and colleges.…
4 weeks ago
🍃Weekly Roundup🍃 Here's a look at the exciting activities we've been up to this week at Hepp and HeppSY in preparation for National Garden Wildlife Week. ✨ Last Friday we were at @aston.academy delivering Y7 Understand Workshops and a Belong Assembly 🐛 Then @waleshighschool joined us for a Y10 Decisions Workshop and University of Sheffield Campus Tour 🏫 At @kingecgbertofficial we delivered some Y10 Understand Workshops 💗 Then our lovely EA Shannon finished off her…
5 weeks ago
🌼 Weekly Roundup: Hay Fever, School Visits, Campus Tours and the Children's University! 🌼 This week, the pollen count was high, but so was our enthusiasm! Despite hay fever turning us into sneeze machines, we powered through a busy schedule of school visits and campus tours. Due to blurry vision, we didn’t have the chance to take as many pictures as we would have liked! 😣 Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been up…
6 weeks ago
Thank you very much to Bradfield School for coming in to experience a campus tour of Sheffield Hallam, we had a great day with some really engaged students learning that everyone belongs in higher education! ☺️ We had all of our 4 EAs reunited to host them after months of pursuing their solo careers in schools all across South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire, which got us thinking of some similarly historic reunions... 🎤 🎵…
6 weeks ago
Is your child considering Sheffield Hallam University for their higher education journey? 🎓 Sheffield Hallam has launched a new online chat service where you can connect with parents/carers who have been in your shoes. Ask them their experience of having a child at University and how they supported their application process. 💬 There are also other groups where you can chat to student ambassadors about the application process, budgeting at higher education, or their specific…
7 weeks ago
✨ Weekly Roundup 🌌 “The Force is strong with this week…” Here’s what our crew’s been up to across the galaxy 👇 🚀 @delta_dewarenne & @anthonygellschool took a hyperspace jump to Sheffield Hallam University! Lightspeed learning, campus exploration, and future-planning — the students handled it like true Jedi in training. 🎓 Anthony Gell Y10s got to know our EAs well with their “Me and My Degree” workshops. These sessions included lots of great insight into…
8 weeks ago
This week we are focussing on those all important personal statements 💭 The UCAS hub has all the information you need, from key dates to handy guides. You can even get some virtual work experience, a great opportunity to develop some transferable skills! 🖥️ The personal statement structure has changed for 2026 entry, requiring students to answer three questions on why they're interested in the course, their suitability, and extracurricular/supercurricular activities that have helped prepare…
9 weeks ago
Welcome back schools and colleges! Whilst you were away our fantastic EA's and some brave kids across South Yorkshire have been on some half-term adventures with HeppSY and Endeavour. Day 1: Our first adventure was weaselling🌄.This involved squeezing and sliding in and out of rocks in the peaks. It was a super fun and challenging experience helped by some gorgeous weather. Day 2: We went canoeing along one of Sheffield's canals 🛶. Learners tied canoes…
11 weeks ago
So you've been to open days, written a personal statement, applied through UCAS, accepted an offer, what's next?🙋♀️ Sports and societies are a great way to make friends, build skills, and learn something new. The University of Sheffield has over 250 societies, so there's something for everyone! Some of the wackiest UK societies include: 🥫Hummus Society at The University of Manchester 🧹Quidditch Society at The University of Oxford 👹Shrek Society at The University of Glasgow…
11 weeks ago
📅 Weekly Roundup! 📅 Here's a look at all the exciting activities we've been up to this week at Hepp and HeppSY! 🔥 🌟 @westfieldschoolsheffield Y7 Achieve Workshops. 🏫 @whittingtongreenschool Sheffield Hallam University Campus Visit. 🧠 Astrea Academy Dearne MIP Y8 Decide Workshops. 🗣 Penistone Grammar School Y9 Belong Workshops. 🎓 Rossington All Saints Academy Y9 Understand. 🎯 Goals Breakfast Clubs at @netherwoodalc & @thrybergh_academy. 🎓 Outwood Academy Valley Post 16 Student Life Higher Education…
13 weeks ago
🌟 WEEKLY JUNGLE REPORT! 🌟 Your favourite Hepp-brities have been BUSY! 🌴👑 🎯 Rolled into Derby for our HE Can project experience day - we weren't SPARE-ing any effort with our bowling skills! Striking conversations about higher education (and occasionally pins too)! 🎓 Trekked through the educational jungle of South Yorkshire, delivering workshops on higher education paths that were anything but PATH-etic! No bush tucker trials, just students hungry for knowledge! 🌟 The highlight? Our…
14 weeks ago
Ready for the most anticipated derby of the season? No, not THAT one... Hepp vs HeppSY of course! ⚽ HeppSY started the week off strong, with the aptly named GOALS Breakfast Club taking place in @netherwoodalc, @thrybergh_academy, and @waleshighschool. ⚽ Hepp also got off to a flying start, with Hinde House Secondary School visiting the University of Sheffield for a Campus Visit and Y8 and Y9 Belong Workshops. ⚽ HeppSY took their game to new…
15 weeks ago
Happy Young Carers Action Day! 💖✨ This year’s theme is "Give Me A Break", focusing on the importance of rest and respite for young carers. ☕ If you're a young carer considering higher education, don't miss our comprehensive guide. Discover the wide range of support available throughout your academic journey, from school, to sixth form to university. 📚💪 #YoungCarersActionDay #HigherEducation #Outreach #WideningParticiptation #Sheffield #Rotherham #Doncaster #Barnsley #University #JourneyToHE #HE #SheffieldIsSuper #SouthYorkshire #SouthYorks #UniConnect
15 weeks ago
We're back with another insightful Hepp twilight session on Thursday 27th March!🌙 💻 Join us for an informative webinar designed to help young people navigate exam season with confidence and resilience. We will cover: - top tips for effective revision techniques - supporting wellbeing during the exam period. - Q & A with a parent and carer ambassador who has experience supporting a young person through this process. These webinars are aimed at parents and…
15 weeks ago
🎭✨ And the Oscar Goes To... This Week! 🎬🏆 This week's blockbuster hit featured Doncaster College stealing the show with a gripping performance in Routes Post-18 workshop, while Sheffield College delivered a multi-award-winning epic covering Student Journey, Mindset, Routes Post-18 & Student Finance—a true tour de force! 🎓🎞️ Meanwhile, RNN North Notts & Dearne Valley had a surprise guest appearance from Stephen Seki, delivering wisdom worthy of a Best Speaker award. 🎤👏 The Best Cinematography…
16 weeks ago
