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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Earlier this year, two Year 12 students from our Peterborough Parent Power chapter undertook a three-day work experience placement at ARU Peterborough. Learn more about Parent Power on our website: bit.ly/3Zvr3aW

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

💻 Webinar: Tutor Information Event 🗓️ Tuesday 13th October, 11am PhD and early career researchers can sign up for our next information event about what becoming a tutor with us involves, including a Q&A. Register here: bit.ly/47BFYEe

Brilliant Club Tutoring:

Information session for PhD and early career researchers

Tuesday 13th October, 11am

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

"The process has taught me important life skills that will help me when pursuing a degree at university." 🎓 If you’d like to discuss how The Scholars Programme can help your Key Stage 2-5 students in Leicestershire, enquire here: bit.ly/3tPlj9D

The Scholars Programme in Leicestershire.

The Scholars Programme gives students from non-selective state schools and FE colleges across the UK the opportunity to work with a PhD researcher. It helps students develop the skills and confidence to thrive in education.

We’ve worked with over 1,900 pupils across Leicestershire. DfE progression data shows that the overall progression rate to HE in the region is 44%, but 53% of students completing The Scholars Programme between 2016 and 2022 progressed to HE, according to HESA.

“I thought at first that I would never be able to complete the final assignment, but as I progressed through the tutorials it became easier and I gained the knowledge in order to complete the assignment.” - Student, Brockington College

“The PhD tutors are always very friendly and approachable and relate very well to our students. The topics for the tutorials are also very good, they offer our students content they do not learn during the curriculum.” - Teacher, Lutterworth High School

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Over 3,900 pupils across the North East of England have taken part in The Scholars Programme. If you’d like to discuss how The Scholars Programme can help your students, in the North East or elsewhere, enquire here: bit.ly/3tPlj9D

“The Scholars Progarmme is a great way to give students a taste of what university life is like. I had a great overall experience and now feel prepared for what my story holds when I join higher education.”

Student from Polam Hall School, Darlington

“Amazing opportunity to learn key skills needed for university.”

Student from St Wilfrid's RC College, South Tyneside

“It was enjoyable to learn about a niche subject and get a little head start for uni.”

Student from St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Since 2011, 28,000+ pupils across Greater London have taken part in The Scholars Programme, where students from non-selective state schools and colleges learn from a PhD researcher. If you’d like to discuss how The Scholars Programme can help your students, enquire here: bit.ly/4phq7CN

The Scholars Programme in Greater London: Over 28,000 pupils across Greater London have learned from a PhD researcher through our programme

“I enjoyed learning things that I probably wouldn't have learnt about otherwise. My tutor was really nice and helped me learn. Students would be lucky to take part in The Scholars Programme.”

Student from Bentley Wood High School, Harrow

“I thought that the essay writing will help in the future and I’ll be more experienced than others.”

Student from Woodbridge High School, Redbridge

“It gave me an ability to write essays, and explain my point of view. I also learned how to debate about different things, with people around me.”

Student from Emerson Park Academy, Havering

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In the past year, several Parent Power chapters have gone on trips to @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social As a parent reflected, being involved in Parent Power means being "part of a bigger movement improving access to education for all and making UK society better." Learn more: bit.ly/3Zvr3aW

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Computer Science Scholars is an exciting project we're running with The Hg Foundation to support over 500 female and non-binary sixth form students to pursue Computer Science degrees. Find out more and express interest here: bit.ly/468s8Iy

New partnership between The Hg Foundation and The Brilliant Club to support female sixth formers into Computing degrees

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We spoke to Daniel Edmonds, Careers and Aspirations Leader, about the impact university-style teaching from a PhD researcher has provided for Q3 Academy Tipton students: bit.ly/4b1lC9p To learn more about The Scholars Programme, enquire today: bit.ly/4phq7CN

"One of our ambitions over the past few years has been to make students more academically rigorous. Partnering with The Brilliant Club and welcoming university academics to school has supported our school in giving selected students the opportunity to become so." - Daniel Edmonds, Careers and Aspirations Leader, Q3 Academy Tipton

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Mia Taylor-Seal took part in The Scholars Programme when she was in Year 9. She’s now at the University of Exeter where she has been a leading, innovative voice on the importance of social mobility. Schools can enquire about the programme here: bit.ly/4w9RvF0

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

To celebrate the launch of our Backing Brilliance strategy, we asked Scholars Programme alumni and Brilliant Club ambassadors to share their dreams for the future. Schools can learn more about the programme here: bit.ly/4w9RvF0 Read our new strategy here: bit.ly/4epYROP

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

As part of our Backing Brilliance strategy, we asked Brilliant Club ambassador Sumaiyah Patel, who took part in The Scholars Programme back in 2012, to write a letter to her 12-year-old self. Schools can learn more about the programme here: bit.ly/4w9RvF0 Read our new strategy here: bit.ly/4epYROP

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Students taking part in The Scholars Programme can celebrate their achievements at a graduation event, at one of our partner universities. In 2025/26, 10,300+ students from 800+ schools/colleges attended graduation events. Schools can enquire for 2026/27 here: bit.ly/4phq7CN

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

1,600+ pupils across Coventry and Warwickshire have taken part in The Scholars Programme, giving students from state schools and colleges the opportunity to work with a PhD researcher. If you’d like to discuss how The Scholars Programme can help your students, enquire here: bit.ly/3tPlj9D

The Scholars Programme in Coventry and Warwickshire

“I really enjoyed writing my essay, since I like extended writing pieces, and the tutorials were really fun, especially the debates with my peers.”

Student, Grace Academy, Coventry

“The Scholars Programme inspires development in children's abilities across the board (such as writing and knowledge of the wider world). Scholars’ workbooks are really clear for the children and the Virtual Learning Environment is really easy for them to manoeuvre.”

Teacher,
Park Lane Primary School,
Nuneaton

“I had a great time learning about things I normally wouldn't in school, and it opens so many doors for me in the future.”

Student,
Nuneaton Academy

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Plymouth, Portsmouth and Southampton are three key southwest coastal areas where we partner with schools and colleges to deliver The Scholars Programme. Teachers in these areas can learn more about the programme by making a quick enquiry on our website: bit.ly/4w9RvF0

The Scholars Programme in Plymouth, Portsmouth & Southampton. The Scholars Programme gives students from non-selective state schools and FE colleges across the UK the opportunity to work with a PhD researcher. It helps students develop the skills and confidence to thrive in education and ultimately see that university can be a place for them. Our Impact: We’ve worked with over 930 pupils across Plymouth, Portsmouth and Southampton. Across these southwest coastal areas, the programme has improved critical thinking (30%), subject knowledge (27%), and written communication (28%) on average.

“Inspiring students to achieve in a way that they would not have considered themselves. Providing an excellent programme that supports and challenges the students.” - Teacher from a Plymouth school

“I thought it was very helpful and it gave me a good idea of what an essay would be like in university.” - Student from Trafalgar School, Portsmouth

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On Monday, our communities and supporters celebrated our new Backing Brilliance strategy at Goodenough College. Thank you to the ambassadors, tutors, parents/carers, programme participants and staff who helped bring this event to life. Learn more about our new strategy: bit.ly/4epYROP

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

PhD tutors like Megan work with Key Stage 2 to 5 students across UK schools on The Scholars Programme, providing practical experience of higher education. Schools can enquire about The Scholars Programme on our website: bit.ly/4phq7CN

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Are you an undergraduate student at Arden University interested in gaining paid tutoring experience and making a difference for students from less advantaged backgrounds? Become a tutor on our Make your Mark programme in Spring 2027, across schools in Greater London and Greater Manchester.

Undergraduate at Arden? Become a paid tutor for Make your Mark. Spring 2027 placements in Greater Manchester or London.

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The DfE's enrichment framework outlines guidance on how schools/colleges can deliver a high-quality enrichment offer. The Scholars Programme offers a hands-on experience of university learning, while building skills for academic and career success. Learn more here: bit.ly/4gFAIDU

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

East London Parent Power had a brilliant visit to Google's King's Cross office recently! It was great to explore their Accessibility Discovery Centre. This visit was a win for the group's wider campaign to secure work experience and industry visits for East London families.

East London Parent Power group outside the Google King's Cross office.

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

💻 Webinar: Tutor Information Event 🗓️ Friday 18th July, 12pm PhD and early career researchers can sign up for our next information event about what becoming a tutor with us involves, including a Q&A from a current tutor. Register here: bit.ly/4xiteO5

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

UniPrep Webinar: Making Good Uni Choices Year 12/13 students can learn more about choosing five courses and universities for a UCAS application and understand contextual offers. Schools/students can register here: bit.ly/4hSDd7W Parents/carers can register here: bit.ly/4xq1ZRR

UniPrep Webinar: Making Good Uni Choices. How to make informed decisions about courses and where to apply. Tuesday 15th September, 4:30pm - 5:30pm. For Year 12/13 students and their parents/carers.

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There are plenty of benefits to running The Scholars Programme in your school/college in the Autumn term. Enquire today to get started: bit.ly/4phq7CN

3 reasons your school should run The Scholars Programme in Autumn

1. Get your pupils excited to start learning by studying a unique course taught by a PhD researcher

2. Build confidence for the future from the start of the new school year. Use as evidence of Gatsby Benchmarks progress.

3. Support pupil premium students and stretch mid-high attainers

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Art History Link-Up have an exciting opportunity for Year 12/13 students in the state sector: a free hybrid Art History A Level and EPQ course delivered with the Courtauld Institute, online and/or in-person. Application and further info: www.arthistorylinkup.org/programmes…

Art History for Everyone - Art History Link-Up in partnership with COURTAULD.

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Martingale Foundation have opened applications for their 2027 scholarships. They are looking for talented students from low-income backgrounds for masters/PhD scholarships in Maths or AI/Computer Science. Learn more here: bit.ly/4qu2HKU

Take the next step in your research career. Applications for Martingale Scholarships are now open.

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Are you/do you know a student starting uni this year? We run a free support programme, Join the Dots, for first-year undergraduates attending one of our programme partner universities. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4gbNMAD

Join the Dots: coaching and support in your first year at university

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It's wonderful to see our Bradford Parent Power chapter featured in the Dixons Academies Trust Civil Impact Report for 2026! You can read the full report here: bit.ly/3SJI6G9 📷 Bradford Parent Power on a trip to the University of Cambridge in February 2026

Bradford Parent Power trip to the University of Cambridge

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to GCSE students getting results today! 🤩 Data shows students who did The Scholars Programme in Years 7-10 were more likely to achieve a 9-5 in maths and English: bit.ly/4i9jYHa To run the programme in your school, enquire here: bit.ly/4w9RvF0

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland finding out the results of their A-Levels, T-Levels and BTecs! 🥳 Students still considering next steps can find out more on the UCAS website: bit.ly/4pYrff9

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Congratulations to students in Scotland today who are finding out their finding out the results of their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers and Skills for Work Awards! Students still considering next steps can find out more on the UCAS website: bit.ly/4pYrff9

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Dates and deadlines for uni applications | UCAS

Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

And that's a wrap on Scholars Programme graduations for 2025/26! 🎓 Over 10,300 students attended graduation events 📚 These students represented over 800 schools/colleges 🤝 We hosted 157 events with 41 university partners Schools can enquire here: lnkd.in/excy4PnJ

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Coordinator to join our Scholars Programme team to provide fixed term maternity cover from September-December 2026. Recruitment pack: bit.ly/4bcJGGF

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The 2025-26 academic year is coming to an end, and with it the end of the first year of the Office for Students-funded Our Future, Our Way project. It has been a fantastic first year, with much to learn and take forward, and we’re delighted to share a summary of project impact.

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The Brilliant Club @brilliantclub.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

4,4000+ pupils in Greater Manchester have taken part in The Scholars Programme, where students from state schools work with a PhD researcher. There's still time to get in touch to discuss The Scholars Programme for 2026/27 this side of the summer break: bit.ly/3tPlj9D

The Scholars Programme in Greater Manchester. We’ve worked with over 4,400 pupils across Greater Manchester. DfE progression data shows that the overall progression rate to HE in the region is 44%, but 53% of tracked students completing The Scholars Programme between 2016 and 2023 progressed to HE, according to HESA.

“The programme built pupils’ resilience and academic writing skills. There was a lot that they didn't know when it came to formal writing. They also learnt a lot in terms of team working, referencing and time management. They were amazed at what they got out of the course." - Teacher, Copley Academy, Tameside

“It was amazing, I got to understand university-style lectures and final assignments. It also allowed me to boost my confident and get along with my tutor.” - Student, King’s Leadership
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