Our Partnerships

Through our educational partnerships with the University of Chichester and Winchester College, we aim to accelerate academic progress and broaden the horizons of our students and staff.  Each partner institution will play an important role in supporting the drive towards educational excellence, shaping the curriculum, sharing teaching facilities, materials and best practice, and running joint professional development sessions.

Through the College’s involvement with the University of Chichester’s Widening Participation team, students are encouraged to “aim high” and consider progression to higher education.  The Widening Participation Team begins to work with the College in Year 7, through the “Star Student” scheme.  This programme comprises a range of activities that involve working with University of Chichester Student Ambassadors.  Further related activities take place in the College’s Personal Social Education curriculum.  In Years 9 to 11 students from the College have the chance to visit the University campus and participate in ‘taster sessions’.  Students also receive specialised talks and input relating to future career and educational choices.

Midhurst Rother College is also a member of the Sussex Liaison and Progression Accord (SLPA).  As part of the Progression Accord, three higher education Institutions (University of Chichester, University of Brighton and the University of Sussex) will make certain guarantees about offers or interviews for applicants from Midhurst Rother College applying for most subjects taught at Progression Accord institutions.

 
Midhurst Rother College is working in partnership with the University of Chichester to support and deliver a widening participation and outreach programme designed to raise the aspirations of students through a programme of both on-campus and in school activities.

University of Chichester – Dedicated Widening Participation Officer
Lesley-Anne Holder
Tel: 01243 812079
Email: l.holder@chi.ac.uk