Teacher Champions

From September 2025, the Teacher Champions programme expanded to include Advancing Access, enhancing our existing partnership with Causeway Education. This expanded collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of three leading organisations to offer enhanced support and guidance to state school schools across the UK. By combining our strengths, this partnership aims to streamline access to high-quality resources, reduce duplication for schools, and foster collaboration between schools, colleges, charities and higher education institutions.

If you’d like to catch up on any of the 2025/26 academic webinars, you can access recordings below.

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UCAT

Preparing for the next steps: Clearing and post-results guidance

From good to outstanding personal statements – supporting students with new personal statement guidance

Outstanding applications need outstanding references

Personal statement catch-up

Medicine interviews catch-up

Oxbridge interviews catch-up

Contextual admissions – key updates on supporting your students catch-up

This webinar provided by Advancing Access provides teachers and advisers with essential updates on contextual admissions in higher education. It explains what they are, why they matter, and key terms like IMD and Polar. Learn about the support available for students who qualify, including transition, post-arrival aid, and widening participation programmes. Discover how teachers can guide students through this process and the impact of contextual offers.

UK Summer Schools catch-up

Exploring future paths with students – university courses and alternative pathways catch-up

This webinar provided by Advancing Access will guide teachers and advisers on how to support students in exploring and choosing the right path for their future, with a focus on Russell Group Universities (RGIs). We’ll discuss how to select the right degree course, including combined degrees, joint honours, and degree apprenticeships. We’ll also cover alternative entry options for students such as foundation years and gateway courses. Additionally, we’ll explore admissions criteria, entry requirements, qualification types accepted by RGIs, and options like contextual offers and widening participation programmes.

Exploring pathways to Law catch-up

This session provided by Advancing Access will discuss law admissions, covering the application timeline to choosing the right course and university. It provides information on key topics such as UCAS applications, what admissions tutors are looking for, law interviews, and more. Gain valuable insights to help your students navigate the law application process and choosing the right course at law.

Exploring pathways to Medicine catch-up

Unlocking skills and mobility through the Extended Project Qualification catch-up

This session provided by Advancing Access will focus on how the Extended Project Qualification AS Level (EPQ) can support the attainment raising of students at KS5 and at university. The talk will specifically highlight how the qualification can be used to address the directives from the regulators of both sectors, OFSTED and the OfS. It will consider the importance of developing research and academic skills that goes beyond the traditional curriculum.

Degree apprenticeships – supporting your students with their applications catch-up

Helping students navigate the student finance process in England catch-up

This webinar provided by Advancing Access will provide teachers and advisers with the latest updates on student loans, including changes to funding, repayment terms, and eligibility. We’ll cover key information about tuition fees, maintenance loans, and how these updates affect both current and future students. Learn how to guide students through the application process, manage their finances, and understand the new rules around repayment, ensuring they have the information needed to make informed financial decisions for their university journey.

How do I design a programme of impactful encounters with Russell Group Universities catch-up

This webinar provided by Advancing Access guides teachers and advisers on how to design a programme of impactful encounters with Russell Group Universities (RGIs). It explores how to structure encounters throughout the year, from open days and workshops to student panels and application support. Learn how to collaborate with RGIs for tailored events, maximise student engagement, and track progress to ensure your students are well-prepared for the university application process and confident in their choices.

What the programme offers