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How it Works

How it Works

Thank you for your interest in the Essex Children's University....

For every child that takes part in Children's University we want the following outcomes: 

  • They feel they have grown in confidence and self-belief.
  • They have enjoyed new experiences, in new places and want to keep exploring.
  • They believe they have a broader range of essential skills.
  • They feel empowered to make positive choices about their future.
  • They see that learning is fun, aspirational and lifelong.
  • They feel their eyes have been opened to a multiplicity of learning activities and opportunities.
  • They feel celebrated for their commitment to learning by their family, school and community

Who we are and what we do:  The Children’s University in Essex was established in 2009 as a schools based programme.  It became a charity in 2016 and is managed by the Essex Children’s University Trust, a registered charity that works in partnership with schools to develop a love of learning in children.

We do this by encouraging and celebrating participation in extra-curricular activities in and outside of school.

The impact of these activities is proven to be positive. 

Management and Governance: Essex Children's University in managed by the Children's University Manager, with the support of an experienced Board of Trustees. 

A schools membership programme, Essex Children’s University works with 60 schools across the County of Essex.

How it works:  Children's University Learners are issued with their own Passport to Learning.  They use this to record their participation in extra-curricular activities in an doutside of school.  They are working towards National Certificates which recognise, reward and celebrate their achievements. Certificates are presented at a Children's University Graduation Ceremony, held at venues around Essex.

Our Graduation venues include The University of Essex, Anglia Ruskin University, South Essex College, Writte University College.  

    Get Involved: We welcome enquiries from schools interested in becoming members, and families who choose to educate their children at home. 

    If you are interested in working with us as a Learning Destination, joining us as a Membership School or wish to make enquiries of our work with home educator families, please get in touch.

    Contact:

    Debbie Bennett

    Email: admin@essexchildrensuniversity.co.uk

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