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Celebrating Lincolnshire’s Service Children – Nominations now open! Nominations are open for the LiNCHigher Service Child Awards, celebrating the achievements of Service Children across Lincolnshire. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 25th April 2025, from 12.30pm to 2.30 pm at Bishop Grosseteste University, featuring a military band performance and a buffet lunch. We are inviting nominations for Service Children who have shown outstanding courage and resilience. Nominations are open to all primary schools, secondary schools, and organisations supporting Service children. Submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/eX_M6Pds Deadline: Friday, 18th April 2025. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eMf7vHdb #Awards #ServiceChildAwards #Nominate #Lincolnshire #Education #PrimarySchool #SecondarySchool #LiNCHigher #OfficeForStudents

✨Welcome to the January 2025 edition of In the loop with LiNCHigher! As the new school term begins, we are excited to welcome 2025 and continue working with you. With some fantastic events on the horizon, the LiNCHigher team are looking forward to providing even more fantastic opportunities across Lincolnshire.

What a busy week it’s been, thank you to LiNCHigher for hosting a great uni connect meet up, it was great to meet so many inspiring people from across the sector! Aimee & I enjoyed an afternoon at Nottingham College on Wednesday, helping learners with their personal statements and CV’s We ended the week with some DANCOP festive fun and I was honoured to host yet another team quiz, although I’m not sure my colleagues feel the same after the “Rollercoaster or Horror Movie” round! As we wrap up this year, I want to take a moment to wish all my colleagues, connections and friends a very Merry Christmas! May this festive season bring you joy, relaxation and time well spent with loved ones. I know I’m especially looking forward to spending some quality time with my two daughters. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration in 2024. I'm excited for what the new year holds and look forward to connecting and achieving even greater things together in 2025. I’m especially looking forward to the third year of our Future Leaders programme. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a successful year ahead! #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #LookingForwardTo2025

Uni Connect Meet-Up at Bishop Grosseteste University. We had an incredible day on Tuesday hosting the Uni Connect Meet-Up, bringing Uni Connect partnerships from the East Midlands and East of England to share ideas, reflect on successes, and discuss challenges. The day began with a warm welcome before diving into sessions led by our Uni Connect partners. Each session provided valuable insights into the amazing work being done to support young people across the region. After a morning of engaging discussions, we enjoyed a festive Christmas quiz and lunch, followed by the Activity Marketplace, which showcased a range of innovative ideas and initiatives. In the afternoon, focus groups allowed us to connect further, sharing thoughts and strategies tailored to our roles. We wrapped up the day by reflecting on key takeaways and looking ahead to the future. It was a brilliant opportunity to collaborate, introduce new team members, and celebrate the impact we’re making together. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a productive and inspiring day. Here’s to continuing the fantastic work in 2025💙 Bishop Grosseteste University Aspire Higher DANCOP Office for Students #UniConnect #LiNCHigher #Collaboration #HigherEducation #ChristmasEvent #OfficeforStudents

🌟 LiNCHigher 2024: Celebrating success and looking ahead 🚀 Merry Christmas from all the team at LiNCHigher! As we wrap up 2024, we are proud to reflect on an incredible year of milestones, partnerships, and inspiring futures across Lincolnshire. From raising aspirations to supporting students, parents, and educators, we’re committed to guiding you on your education and career journey. Read our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eGct7SyB to celebrate this year’s highlights and see what’s in store for 2025! John Herbert Rebecca Crooks Shaun O'Neill Kanako Caldicott Jason Clark Kayleigh Moore Jessica McNeill Owen B. Louise Hodder Emily Kirk Phoebe Potter #LiNCHigher #EducationForAll #UniConnect #Lincolnshire #Lincoln #Teamwork #Education #NewBlog #RaisingAspirations #NewYear #Recap #Festive #MerryChristmas

Happy #ChristmasJumperDay from the LiNCHigher team! Show off your best festive knit and help raise funds for Save the Children UK. Find the link to donate here: https://lnkd.in/eCgYhDf7 #ChristmasJumperDay #Christmas #SaveTheChildren #Festive #Team #UniConnect #LiNCHigher

December is here, and so is the countdown to 🎄 Christmas! We’re thrilled to launch the very first issue of our 'In the Loop with LiNCHigher' newsletter! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside: •LiNCHigher’s Transport Bursary for Schools: Lincolnshire secondary schools can now apply for a 50% reimbursement on travel costs for educational trips aimed at Years 10–13. • Work Experience Spotlight Series: Explore inspiring opportunities with local Lincolnshire businesses offering work experience to help kick-start careers. •Strategic Support & events: Stay in the loop on our upcoming programmes designed to empower students and schools alike. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay in the know! Together, we’re shaping brighter futures for Lincolnshire students!

A very snowy start to the day but a really good one 😊 🌨 🚗 ❄ It was great to support Kayleigh Moore and Shaun O'Neill with delivery of the first LegoLincs sessions at John Spendluffe Technology College this morning. We were looking at building Resilience and the Year 9 students certainly demonstrated that with their Hopper Prototypes and improvements. ❄ Then off to Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Horncastle to deliver our brilliant Future Focus magazines for all of Year 13 and to do some planning for this year with their Careers lead. Now pleased to be safely off the roads and back home in the warm 🔥

📢Calling all Lincolnshire Secondary schools📢 Unlock STEM potential with LiNCHigher’s Lego Sessions! Our STEM sessions combine hands-on learning with creativity, offering Year 9 students from disadvantaged backgrounds an exciting opportunity to: • Tackle real-world challenges using Lego. • Enhance communication skills in a collaborative environment. • Explore cross-curricular links in STEM. • Enjoy accessible, inclusive activities for all. Perfect for curriculum enrichment, special events, or extracurricular activities, these sessions spark curiosity and develop essential skills for future innovators. Contact Shaun O’Neill, LiNCHigher’s Community Projects Manager: shaun.oneill@bishopg.ac.uk to learn more or book a session tailored to your school’s needs! #LiNCHigher #CallOut #UniConnect #Lincolnshire #Lincoln #SecondarySchools #Education #Learning #LegoLincs #Lego #Workshops #STEM #Creativity 

Service Children from two local secondary schools gathered yesterday for an unforgettable Creative Forces Day, hosted by the Lincolnshire and East Midlands SCiP Alliance in partnership with LiNCHigher and Lincoln College. These unique series of events are designed to inspire and empower students from Armed Forces families in Years 9, 10, and 11. Offering them a glimpse into higher education, a chance to connect with their peers, and the tools to start mapping their futures. Highlights included: 🎨 Creative arts activity – Coaster painting to explore identity. 🏫 Lincoln College campus tour – Guided by college colleagues. 🚀 Engineering excitement – Students had the chance to launch their own rockets! 🎯 Goal mapping – Planning pathways to future success. LiNCHigher are thrilled to announce the next Creative Forces Day will be taking place on Wednesday 12th February 2025, held at Bishop Grosseteste University. This free event is open to Service Children in years 9–11 with a parent or guardian in the Armed Forces (current or former). Schools need only handle transport and supervision, with a transport bursary available from LiNCHigher. Spaces are limited, so act fast to secure your spot! For more information email Jess our Community Events and Projects Officer: jessica.mcneill@bishopg.ac.uk or read our latest blog here: https://lnkd.in/etra3mXk #LiNCHigher #Event #LincolnCollege #Learning #Education #ServiceChildren #Creativity #Lincolnshire #BGU #CreativeForcesDay