Teachers and advisers

We have a number of ways that we can help and support teachers and advisers and keep you up-to-date with the University.

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Advancing Access

Ë®ÒË·» is a partner in Advancing Access, a collaboration between 24 leading universities working with schools and colleges to support students' progression to Russell Group universities. The partnership achieves this by providing free, high-quality resources for teachers and learners, online and offline Continuous Professional Development (CPD) conferences, CPD sessions delivered in schools and colleges and a regularly updated blog. It supports teachers and careers advisers to guide young people who are making their key stage 4, key stage 5 and university choices. 

The free CPD resources cover topics such as

  • Writing effective UCAS references

  • Supporting students with personal statements

  • Post-16 and post-18 choices

  • Helping students with interviews and additional admissions tests

  • Understanding contextual admissions policies

You can access the online resources directly at the

For more information about how the University of Ë®ÒË·» works with Advancing Access, email us at partnerships@sheffield.ac.uk or ring 0114 222 1027


We hold a number of events on campus specifically for teachers and advisers, as well as being able to visit schools and colleges. These include;

  • Schools Conference
  • 1:1 teacher/adviser meetings
  • Visits to campus
  • Bespoke CPD activity
  • UCAS Exhibition
  • Higher Education Fairs

For details and to discuss your needs, email us directly at schoolsliaison@sheffield.ac.uk

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