All pupils in C27 have been given the opportunity this term to visit the University of Bradford to improve their knowledge of Higher Education. This local university is only around an hour’s journey away and offers a wide range of courses and entry requirements. Some pupils who have already visited other universities commented that “It was good to learn that not all universities are the same.” 

During the day, we visited a mock courtroom to discuss a fictional case of criminal damage presented by a university lecturer. This activity was a favourite, with some describing it as “absolutely brilliant.” Pupils enjoyed learning about how the court system is organised and the different roles of defence and the CPS. Lizzie ‘schooled’ a Law lecturer on criminal damage… and Bryson and Louis made absolutely fantastic barristers – it really suited them!

We also toured the extensive engineering department, and it was fascinating to hear from the engineering students about their research into the products we all use every day such as shower gel. Pupils were encouraged to handle samples and see how the viscosity altered as the product was heated or cooled. Our pupils were really interested in how the engineering department uses equipment such as robots and CT scanners to develop complex equipment such as artificial hands. We also got to see a number of 3D printed prototypes for things such as micro needles for vaccines!

Ms. Cross, Miss Cocliff, Miss Wilkinson, Miss Norburn and Mr Morrison x