SPACE - supporting parents and carers in education

The 2023 series of SPACE is now finished – please scroll down to view the recordings.

SPACE 2023 is now finished: please scroll down to view recordings of the sessions.

Activity type: an annual series of virtual parent workshops

SPACE is a free programme of virtual events giving parents and carers the tools they need to help their young people through secondary school. The programme explores higher education, further education and the opportunities available to young people. Parents/carers are encouraged to bring their young person along to the sessions.

Parents are encouraged to bring their young person along to also attend the sessions.

This programme is developed and delivered by Oxford Brookes University for Study Higher. If you’d like any more information, please contact space@studyhigher.ac.uk

SPACE 2023 recordings:

SPACE 2023: Week 1

This is a recording of our Welcome and Introduction to Higher Education

Our welcome session introduced all 4 partner Study Higher universities: Oxford Brookes University, University of Oxford, University of Reading and Buckinghamshire New University and went on to give a general overview about university.
The session was delivered by Study Higher.

SPACE 2023: Week 2

This is a recording of our session How to Apply

The session was delivered by Oxford Brookes University and offers support and advice to help parents and carers understand the application process.

SPACE 2023: Week 3

This is a recording of our session on Student Finance

The session was delivered by the University of Reading and aimed to explain how student finance works and detail the other types of financial support that might be available.

SPACE 2023: week 4

This is a recording of our session on Apprenticeships and Vocational Routes

The session was delivered by ASK Apprenticeships about the different vocational routes on offer and how to apply for apprenticeships.

SPACE 2023: week 5

This is a recording of our session about Student Life

The session was delivered by current students from Oxford Brookes University, the University of Reading, the University of Oxford and Buckinghamshire New University who gave an insight into student life. The topics covered included accommodation, social life, societies, sports and studies.