First Star at Emmanuel College, Cambridge recruits scholars as they complete year 9 and scholars stay with the programme for the next four years. The Programme features a series of monthly Saturday sessions dedicated to academic enrichment, year-round mentoring, and life skills workshops.
The programme includes a three-week summer campus immersion experience hosted annually at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. In addition scholars take part in an Easter residential outdoor adventure retreat.
- No Fees
Young people in care in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire can follow in the footsteps of our graduate scholars – after completing a First Star programme: 50% progressed to HE and 45% are undertaking further education, training or in employment
GCSE development
Years 1 and 2 see the cohort on campus for 3-4 weeks during each summer and returning each month on the First Saturday. The programme has a strong focus on academic development, particularly supporting scholars in GCSE English, maths and science
Post 16 studies
Years 3 and 4 see the cohort on campus for 3 weeks during the summer and returning each month on the First Saturday. With many post 16 pathways scholars are supported in A’ levels, BTEC, T levels and apprenticeships with sessions focused on careers, leadership, study skills, and vocational skills.
Tutoring
Sessions also include 1-1 sessions & group sessions that follow the VESPA model.
Vision, Effort, Systems, Practice and Attitude
Scholars are offered a laptop to support learning and mediate the challenges of school and placement moves. Online safety and other resources are also provided – we ask for a commitment to support every young person to complete the programme.
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