Schools Membership

The University’s Schools Membership Plus level is a network of colleges and sixth forms in the Eastern region, allowing us to engage more effectively with teachers, advisers, and their students. Through Schools Membership Plus, we’ve helped keep partners more informed and up to date with current higher education issues, while helping as many students as possible make informed decisions and reach higher education.

Schools Membership Plus partners are entitled to a range of benefits in exchange for their active participation in the scheme, attendance at our events, and the provision of feedback during the year. The benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Monthly newsletters to keep you informed about all our upcoming activities.
• A single point of contact at the university for any information relating to the University of Essex or Higher Education in general.
• Priority booking for all of our engaging events for students and staff.
• £1,250 Travel and Tasters Bursary to support visits and event attendance for post-16 students (correct for 2023/24, amount subject to approval annually).
• Priority for any school talks or careers fairs you invite us to deliver at your school/college.
• Subject enrichment sessions and subject taster sessions delivered virtually, at your school/college, or on campus.
• CPD opportunities for staff.
• An invite to our Annual Teachers' and Advisers' Conference taking place 27 June 2024.

We understand that the needs of each college and sixth form are unique, so we work flexibly with our partners to ensure that their students benefit as much as possible. Our team can design bespoke activities at your request to tailor activities and events to your students' needs, and we also invite regular feedback to ensure that our offering is relevant, useful, and worthwhile.

To find out more about any of the benefits above or to check if your school/college is a Schools Membership Plus partner please email smplus@essex.ac.uk.

The University of Essex is pleased to announce the expansion of the Schools Membership Programme to launch Schools Membership London. This network will allow us to offer schools and colleges tailored support for the region, keep partners informed and up to date with current higher education issues, while helping as many students as possible make informed decisions about higher education.

The benefits of being a part of the Schools Membership Programme London include:

• A dedicated key contact at the University of Essex.
• Termly newsletters to keep you informed about all our upcoming activities and events.
• Priority booking for us to attend your school/college events, including careers fairs and presentations.
• Priority access for your school/college to attend subject enrichment sessions and taster sessions, delivered either virtually or on-campus.
• £1,250 Travel Bursary to support in attending on-campus activity.
• CPD opportunities for staff.
• An invite to our Annual Teachers' and Advisers' Conference taking place 27 June 2024.

We understand that the needs of each college and sixth form are unique, so we work flexibly with our partners to ensure that their students benefit as much as possible. Our team can design bespoke activities at your request to tailor activities and events to your students' needs, and we also invite regular feedback to ensure that our offering is relevant, useful, and worthwhile.

To find out more about any of the benefits above or to check if your school/college is a Schools Membership London partner please email schools-london@essex.ac.uk.

The University of Essex is pleased to announce the launch of Schools Membership Midlands. This network will allow us to offer schools and colleges tailored support for the region, keep partners informed and up to date with current higher education issues, while helping as many students as possible make informed decisions about higher education.

The benefits of being a part of the Schools Membership Programme Midlands include:

• A dedicated key contact at the University of Essex.
• Termly newsletters to keep you informed about all our upcoming activities and events.
• Priority booking for us to attend your school/college events, including careers fairs and presentations.
• Priority access for your school/college to attend subject enrichment sessions and taster sessions, delivered either virtually or on-campus.
• Access to a travel bursary to support in attending on-campus activity.
• An invite to our Annual Teachers' and Advisers' Conference taking place 27 June 2024.

We understand that the needs of each college and sixth form are unique, so we work flexibly with our partners to ensure that their students benefit as much as possible. Our team can design bespoke activities at your request to tailor activities and events to your students' needs, and we also invite regular feedback to ensure that our offering is relevant, useful, and worthwhile.

To find out more about any of the benefits above or to check if your school/college is a Schools Membership Midlands partner please email schools-midlands@essex.ac.uk.

The University of Essex is pleased to announce the launch of Schools Membership South East. This network will allow us to offer schools and colleges tailored support for the region, keep partners informed and up to date with current higher education issues, while helping as many students as possible make informed decisions about higher education.

The benefits of being a part of the South East Schools Membership Programme include:

• A dedicated key contact at the University of Essex.
• Termly newsletters to keep you informed about all our upcoming activities and events.
• Priority booking for us to attend your school/college events, including careers fairs and presentations.
• Priority access for your school/college to attend subject enrichment sessions and taster sessions, delivered either virtually or on-campus.
• Access to a travel bursary to support in attending on-campus activity.
• An invite to our Annual Teachers' and Advisers' Conference taking place 27 June 2024.

We understand that the needs of each college and sixth form are unique, so we work flexibly with our partners to ensure that their students benefit as much as possible. Our team can design bespoke activities at your request to tailor activities and events to your students' needs, and we also invite regular feedback to ensure that our offering is relevant, useful, and worthwhile.

To find out more about any of the benefits above or to check if your school/college is a Schools Membership South East partner please email schools-southeast@essex.ac.uk.

Schools Membership Alumni is an extension of our membership philosophy for alumni working in secondary education and colleges across the UK. By creating a network of alumni teachers, we are better able to allocate our resources to offer support in higher education information, support and guidance for you, your colleagues and students.

Alumni within the membership scheme have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Termly newsletters to keep you informed about all our upcoming activity.
• A single point of contact at the University for any information relating to the University of Essex or Higher Education in general.
• Priority booking for all our engaging events for students and staff.
• CPD opportunities for all staff.
• An invite to our Annual Teachers’ and Advisers’ conference on 27 June 2024.

If you are an Essex graduate working in secondary education, and interested in joining the scheme complete our sign up form, and if you have any queries, please email us, we'd love to hear from you.

For many years, The University of Essex has worked with International schools and colleges across the UK.

The UK International Schools Membership scheme structures and supports our engagement with schools/colleges and strengthens our relationships with teachers and counsellors.

As a thank you for your ongoing support, UKI member schools benefit from:

• Termly newsletters to keep you informed about upcoming activity and higher education updates
• A single point of contact at the university for any information relating to the University of Essex or Higher Education in general
• Priority visits from the Student Recruitment team
• Bespoke on-campus visits and events organised for your students
• Annual Teachers Conference providing a unique networking and CPD opportunity
• Resources including revision packs and personal statement writing guides
• Travel bursaries to travel to the University campus available

To find out more about any of the benefits above or to check if your school/college is a Schools Membership partner please email overseas@essex.ac.uk

The University of Essex is proud to work with schools and colleges around the world. The International Schools Membership scheme structures and supports our engagement with schools/colleges and strengthens our relationships with teachers and counsellors.

As a thank you for your ongoing support, International member schools benefit from:

• Termly newsletters to keep you informed about upcoming activity and higher education updates
• A single point of contact at the university for any information relating to the University of Essex or Higher Education in general
• Priority visits from the Student Recruitment team in-country
• Bespoke on-campus visits and events organised for your students
• Annual Teachers Conference providing a unique networking and CPD opportunity
• Resources including revision packs and personal statement writing guides
• Travel bursaries to travel to the University campus available

To find out more about any of the benefits above or to check if your school/college is a Schools Membership Plus partner please contact overseas@essex.ac.uk

Schools Membership Plus (SMP) Bursary