We currently work alongside 104 schools and colleges across East Anglia.
Our higher education champions and neaco staff have helped to deliver 3,437 activities in 2019.
In 2019 we saw an increase in the number of target students engaged at 13,025.
Since the project began in 2017, we have worked with a total of 52,106 students.
What we do
Going to university or college is a big commitment, in both time and money, but by getting a degree your child will be making a big investment in their future. It will increase their chances of getting a good job and improve their earning potential. For many young people it is their first taste of independence and an exciting opportunity to try new activities and meet new friends.
Take Your Place supports underrepresented young people in making informed decision about their future within higher education.
Our Higher Education Champions facilitate sessions in schools, organise external speakers and events and coordinate trips to university campuses.
Take Your Place has also invested support in our local communities, where our Higher Education Champions aim to ensure young people and their families are fully supported.
Explore which Colleges and Universities are holding open days near you, visit their campus and speak to representatives of your favourite subjects.
Whether you’re a teacher, parent/carer or student, we have a great range of free resources that support your education journey.
Upcoming Events
Have a look at our list of upcoming College and University Open Event across East Anglia, as well as webinars and activities from the Take Your Place team. If you need further information please don’t hesitate to get in touch or contact the event provider.
University of Cambridge - Virtual Tour
Experience a virtual tour of the University of Cambridge for both undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Online Event
- 22 September Any time
College of West Anglia – Virtual Open Event
VirtualCWA is here 24/7, which means you can drop in whenever, and as often as, you like to get information on your chosen course area, take virtual tours of our facilities, hear from our students and schedule 1-to-1 time with tutors if you wish
- Online Event
- 16 November Any Time
Introducing Cambridge and Oxford
Kathryn Singleton and Joe Organ (Schools Liaison Officers at St Catharine's College Cambridge and Brasenose College Oxford) will be introducing Oxbridge and the College system; breaking down myths about Oxbridge; giving advice on the different stages of the application process; and talking about the kinds of things you can start to do in Year 12 to prepare for making a strong Oxbridge application
- Online Event
- 30 January 11:00 - 12:00
