Pathway to Excellence. Years 8–11

School Offer Year 8 - 11

Pathway to Excellence. Years 8–11 - photo

When

Project availability

from 1 June 2026 to 16 July 2027


What

Helping young people aim high. We support study habits, exam readiness, and goal-setting—while building resilience, self-awareness, and decision-making. Plus an additional 4-day residential at The STEM Centre, York. Every scholar receives a full year of support, enrichment, and connection designed to build confidence, skills, and ambition. Flexible, accessible, and designed to fit around school and life, every strand includes 1:1 mentoring, group sessions and a residential at a top university

One-week summer residential at a top University

Five days of campus tours, workshops, seminars, corporate enterprise days, enrichment activities, life skills, oracy, ICT, and management training. Additional 4 day STEM residential for years 8 and above.

  • 12 hours of group mentoring. Focused on teamwork, communication, identity, and personal growth.
  • 12 hours of one-to-one mentoring. Tailored support to explore goals, build confidence, and plan next steps.
  • A laptop or tablet for each scholar. To support learning, access sessions, and build digital skills.
  • Experienced, trauma-informed staff. Our team understands care experience and creates safe, inclusive spaces backed by decades of hands on expertise in schools, youth work, and education leadership.
  • Access to enrichment resources. Including career insights, study tips, wellbeing tools, and alumni stories.
  • Open contact with professionals and carers. We work together to support each scholar’s goals and aspirations—building trust, clarity, and shared success.

Organiser

First Star Scholars UK

07748 757278 https://firststaruk.org/ email hidden; JavaScript is required

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