Future Quest

Future Quest run a mentoring program in conjunction with an organisation called ablaze. The programme involves 15 students who all have their own mentor (a school teacher) these are paired by ‘professional relationship’ where possible. They meet for a minimum of six 1 hour sessions across the term and discuss multiple areas that students may be struggling with.

Led by UWE Bristol and funded by the Office for Students (OfS), Future Quest is all about encouraging young people to get into HE, where participation is lower than expected.

SBL Academy with Future Quest will bring together HE providers, schools, colleges, employers and partners, to help meet those aims.

• How to revise

• Exam preparation

• Hopes for the future

• Plans for the future

• Lesson specific struggles

• Careers Interviews

• Barriers to learning

• Revision timetables

• Home life/ family dynamics

• Career pathways

• Courses available in the South West

• Extra tuition

• Confidence building

• Targets following mock exams

• Study locations

• A levels v apprenticeship

• Coping with stress

• How to manage workload

• Organising revision

• Managing behaviour

• Home life v school life

• School attendance

• Post-16

• Coursework help

• Mental health ambassador

• Having a Plan B

Desired Outcomes:

• • • Improved academic attainment at KS4 and 5

    • Positive continuation from KS4 to end of KS5

    • Post-16 plan in place

    • Aspiration matched to ability

    • Information and guidance given on pathways and choices

    • Increased confidence and motivation

    • Increased ability to make informed decisions

Observed outcomes:

• • Efficient revision

  • Stress relief

  • Resilience improvement

  • Experience of workplace/employers