Student Engagement Workshops 25
Please find below details on all the workshops running at the conference.
You will need to pick which workshops you wish to attend as part of your booking so please make a note of your choices from this selection.
Changing opinion of staff on Student Engagement and Enrichment
Over the past 4 year Bournemouth and Poole College have been changing the way our staff think about Student Engagement and the importance of a SU, Student Executive team as well as a good enrichment programme for all students. We will deliver and engaging and interactive workshop about how we have positively helped staff to see the benefits of a Students Union and Student Enrichment In order to help deliver a positive experience for our students and make staff ambassadors for Student Engagement. We will do this through case studies, videos and showing interactive ways to engage staff and students.
Brian Stewart, Student Engagement Coordinator & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at The Bournemouth & Poole College will lead this session.
This session will run at 11am and 3pm
Find out more about Bournemouth & Poole's Students' Union here.
Empowering futures with skills for success through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)
We know demands are rising across education, employment, and community for a generation that notices, cares, and delivers. That’s why investing in young people’s social and cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, initiative, critical thinking, teamwork and mental resilience, is more important than ever.
Delivering DofE can help you achieve that! In this workshop we will explore opportunities for DofE to support delivery of high-quality enrichment that empowers young people with skills for success and enhances employability.
The DofE is an eligible activity to incorporate into a 16-19 study programme as a non-qualification based, employment, enrichment and pastoral (EEP) activity. We’ll also look at support available to Further Education Colleges that don’t currently offer the DofE to launch their own programmes, so that more young people than ever can benefit from the DofE.
Claire Shea-Simonds, Programme Manager – Post 16 for the DofE will host this session.
This session will run at 11am
Accessible Enterprise
In this session, educators will learn how to inspire and engage their students in entrepreneurship by emphasising the importance of personality and personal connections over pure innovation. Loud Speaker will challenge traditional beliefs about enterprise, showing how personality can be a game-changer for young entrepreneurs. Through engaging discussions, personal storytelling, and strategies on personal branding, educators will discover new ways to encourage their students to build businesses that are approachable, relatable, and authentic. Key topics will include leadership with personality, fostering team dynamics, and helping students overcome the fear of being authentic. By the end, educators will be equipped to make entrepreneurship more accessible and engaging for their students.
Calvin Akotuah, Brand Director at Loud Speaker will host this session.
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Developing an engaging Personal, Social and Employability Skills curriculum
In this session you will discover:
* A number of examples of high-quality PSE curriculum models
* Funding and data rules to consider
* Examples of how to track, manage and record PSE learning (this will include a short demo of the Navigate platform)
* Inputs from colleges with Outstanding PSE provision
Chris Rowe, Managing Director, and Fern Maxwell, Director of Customer Support of Navigate will host this session.
This session will run at 11am and 3pm
Find out more about Navigate our Conference Sponsor
Creating Sustainable Futures: Hosting a Green Summit for FE Students
In this workshop, Gower College will share their experience of hosting a Green Summit, an event showcasing opportunities in the Green sector. With seventeen organizations participating, the event offered talks and interactive stalls for learners. We will cover event planning, promotion, securing support from organizations, successes, challenges, and lessons learned. This session is designed to provide educators and student leaders with practical tools and inspiration to host similar events, helping students explore careers in sustainability.
Laura Wilkins, Environment & Sustainability Advisor at Gower College Swansea will host this session at 10.30am
Showcasing Social Action: ‘How to develop global citizenship and embed your students and college in the local community’
This workshop explores how to foster global citizenship and embed students and colleges in the local community through impactful social action. Attendees will learn about programmes and activities that encourage students and staff to address global and local issues, fostering a globally minded, socially conscious environment. The session highlights successful case studies from Hills Road 6th Form and Queen Mary's College, showcasing cross-institution social action weeks that shaped students’ development while building strong connections with local communities and national charities. Discover how these initiatives create meaningful change, inspire leadership, and strengthen relationships between colleges and their surrounding communities.
Hayden Taylor, Chief Executive, and Tom Lloyd, Head of Partnership & Marketing at Unloc will host this session.
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Empowering Youth Voice: “Unloc-ing” Student Leadership and Engagement
Designed specifically for managers of student services, this highly engaging and interactive session will explore innovative strategies to amplify student voices and foster leadership skills within your college. We'll dive into practical approaches for enhancing student engagement, building effective student-led initiatives, and creating a culture where every voice is heard. Whether you’re looking to increase student involvement in decision-making or enhance leadership development programmes, this workshop will provide actionable insights and tools to help your students thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower the next generation of changemakers!
Hayden Taylor, Chief Executive, and Tom Lloyd, Head of Partnership & Marketing at Unloc will host this session.
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Why is youth social action important for student engagement, development and community connectivity?
Five Youth Social Action Apprentices from colleges will present the importance of youth social action in further education. The apprentices will showcase best practice examples from across the programme on the benefits of youth social action. They will include - student engagement, student development, community engagement and connectivity, sustainability and top tips for delivering youth social action. The presentation will include real life examples of student experiences across the programme.
Shcara Strudley-Smith, Project Manager at AoC, and 3 Apprentices and Mentors will host this session.
This session will run at 11.30am
TSCG experience - Setting up Auto Voter Registration
At enrolment and onboarding at TSCG in September 2024, we offered ALL students the opportunity to register to vote. We introduced auto voter registration. In this workshop I will provide details of our experience and offer first hand details of potential challenges and how we overcame them. This offer will remain as part of our TSCG on boarding process to support political literacy, transition to adulthood, knowledge and understanding of rights and responsibilities and the numerous benefits of registering to vote at 16.
Michelle McLaughlin, Head of Personal and Professional Development at The Trafford & Stockport College Group will host this session.
This session will run at 11.30am
Empowering Lives: The Impact of a Student Union President
As the only college in Wales with a Student Union President, Gower College Swansea is at the forefront of empowering student voices. This workshop explores the critical role of the Student Union President in advocating for learner rights, driving impactful campaigns, and leading initiatives that enhance the student experience. Discover how this unique position strengthens student engagement, promotes inclusivity, and fosters a culture of collaboration between learners and the institution. Join us to learn more about the power of student leadership and its transformative impact.
Joshua Jordan, Learner Engagement & Personal Development Lead at Gower College Swansea will host this session at ??
Unlock Global Learning & Work-Based Learning Experiences: An Introduction to the Turing Scheme & Maximising Its Potential at Your College
Join Think Pacific to discover how to maximize the UK Government’s Turing Scheme, a global mobility initiative that funds opportunities for learners to study or work abroad, promoting cultural immersion and skill development for personal and professional growth.
This workshop will guide you through identifying the best international partners, successfully bidding for DfE funding, and organizing impactful overseas experiences with ease. Whether you’re new to the Turing Scheme or looking to expand, this session will equip you with the tools to unlock transformative global opportunities for your learners, enhancing both their academic and professional futures.
Nigel Scott, Director at Think Pacific will hos this session at ??
Barnet and Southgate College: Student Ambassador Project
Barnet and Southgate College’s Student Ambassadors play a crucial role by supporting their peers in digital skills, wellbeing and safeguarding, green and youth social action. This peer support system enhances employability and fosters community engagement. We have established trusted processes to recruit, train, and monitor ambassadors, continually expanding our programme. This year, we are excited to collaborate with the Pears AOC YSA ambassador scheme. Join us to learn about our programme’s development and impact measurement.
Franca Marchese, Student Tutorial, Enrichment and Personal Development Manager and Christie Bodourian, Student Voice, Welfare and Enrichment Lead at Barnet & Southgate College will host this session at 11.30am
The Engagement Toolkit: Creative Techniques for Effective Student Engagement
Equip yourself with a toolkit of strategies designed to foster deep student involvement. From interactive activities, engagement strategies, and easy to use technology, you’ll learn how to build instant rapport, stronger connections and active participation with students; in and outside of the classroom.
Kheron Gilpin, Engagement Lead/Speaker/Facilitator and Ella Harris, Creative Researcher/ Facilitator at Progress Today will host this session at 2.30pm
Guide students through the highs and lows of college life, focussing on the essential role of social and emotional support
Join us for a workshop designed to guide students through the highs and lows of college life, focusing on the essential role of social and emotional support. Discover how to build resilience, manage stress, and find the right resources to support your wellbeing. Through real-life scenarios, we’ll explore students' challenges and demonstrate practical strategies to navigate them. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or want to support others, this workshop offers valuable insights into the student journey and how to thrive emotionally and socially.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, share, and connect with others!
Aaron Denton, Vice Principal - Student Experience and Pastoral Support and Jill Hounslow-Eyre, Resilience Coordinator at the Derby College Group will host this session at ??
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