Pathways Scheme
Girton College’s Pathways Scheme is a long-term outreach programme that works with students from Year 7 until they leave secondary school. The scheme began in 2016-2017 academic year.
With this programme of sustained engagement, we collaborate with schools in our West Midlands and Cambridge Link Areas to raise academic aspirations, inform and guide students about the impact of their choices at key transition periods and to support students at the point of applying to HE.
The Girton College Pathways scheme is in line with government priorities as there is a growing body of evidence that emphasises the importance of a long-term strategy for widening participation to HE, particularly to the most selective institutions.
Bookings for events in 2025-26 will open shortly.
| Year group | Activity | Who | Where | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Aspiration Day | Whole year group | Schools | Upon request: end of January |
| 8 | Postcard competition | Whole year group | Hosted by schools and judged by School Liaison Officer | September (April deadline) |
| 9 | High attainers short essay competition | 40 students per school | Hosted by schools and judged by School Liaison Officer | September (April deadline) |
| 10 | Visit to Cambridge | 20 students per school | In-person, Girton College | October and February |
| 11 | 1. Subject Matters talks
2. Parent and Supporter sessions | Whole year group | 1. Online
2. Online | 1. Upon request throughout the year
2. September, March, and June |
| 12 | 1. Masterclass Days
2. Application and Personal Statement workshop
|
| 1. In-person, Girton College
2. Online | 1. October and February
2. June and July |
| 13 | Interviews workshop | Students with Cambridge or Oxford interviews | Online | November |