Welcome to Aimhigher in Tameside

Aimhigher is a national programme which aims to widen participation in higher education by raising the awareness, aspirations and attainment of young people from under-represented groups. The programme offers a wide range of activities to engage and motivate students who have the potential to go on to higher education but are under-achieving, undecided or lacking in confidence.

Aimhigher Tameside is part of the Aimhigher Greater Manchester partnership, which involves 7 higher education institutions, 10 local authorities, 23 colleges and more than 150 schools.

Visit www.aimhighergreatermanchester.com  to find out more about Aimhigher in Greater Manchester, our partners and our activities plus resources, reports, statistics and links for anybody who is interested in helping our young people to achieve their potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is it important to aim higher?
• What are the benefits of aiming higher?
• Is higher education affordable?
• Does your child have a disability?
• Key decision points for aiming higher
• What can Aimhigher do to help?
• What can you do to help your child to aim higher?