Teachers and careers advisors
The Future Students Office provides expert information, advice and guidance to students, parents and teachers through from Primary School to Mature learners, wherever you are in the world.
Our mission is to provide students from all backgrounds with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their future. The team, experts in their field, will help you meet your Gatsby benchmarks by providing encounters with Higher Education via the delivery of engaging talks and workshops, facilitating academic visits and our brilliant subject taster days. We’ll also attend your Careers events and put on fantastic conferences and regional networking opportunities
Teacher and Advisor Conference
Book your place and join us for our 2023 Teacher and Advisor Conference. There will be keynote addresses, a business exhibition as well as sessions delivered by our own staff and students. Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
Teacher and Advisor ConferenceTeacher’s Guide
The Teachers’ Guide has been produced by UniTasterDays.com in collaboration with HELOA, to support the university guidance that is provided in secondary schools and colleges.
This editorial has been provided by over 60 colleagues, including universities throughout the UK – and of course the University of Leicester. It is on topics covering how to support students with their university decisions, university events, widening participation and fair access, UCAS applications (including writing school references) and many more.
Download the Teachers' GuideSubject Taster and Career Insight Day
Back with a twist, our Subject Taster and Career Insight Day will take place on Thursday 27 April 2023. Aimed at years 10 and 12, students will gain an insight to life on campus, including academic sessions, discussions about careers and a campus tour. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Meet the team
Our dedicated UK Recruitment and Outreach team is on hand to help you and your students in their journey into higher education.
Follow the team on our Twitter and Instagram for regular updates and live sessions throughout the year.
Meet the teamMSC Teacher and Advisor conference
Join us for an exciting and collaborative evening to prepare you to support your students into medicine and healthcare courses.
Digital University Advice Playlist

We have created a digital playlist of university advice for you and your students. These include, Personal Statements, Student Finance, Choosing a Course and Student Life:
Watch hereWhat's on offer?
We have a broad range of enrichment activities and information sessions available for all year groups including for Access to HE students in schools and colleges, online and on campus.
We can also look at developing specific programmes to meet your needs, so if you don't find what you are looking for please contact us and we will be happy to discuss these with you.
Take a look at what’s on offerPersonal statement springboard
Supporting students writing their personal statement? They can dive into our pool of activities for Year 12 students to give their statement that additional boost it needs to score a 10 on the judges scorecard.
Leicester on Demand
Hear from our students and experts, watch our events and presentations again, including ones from our recent Main Event virtual open day. Take a look at our easy-to-view information that's just right for you.
Watch anywhere, any time. On demand.
Watch Leicester On DemandLive line-up
See our upcoming live events. From our regular Wednesday Wisdom Webinars to our sessions for parents and carers and lectures from our experts, you'll get a glimpse into life at Leicester and all that's on offer.
See what’s on offerProgression programmes
We also offer Post-16 Progression Programmes and if you are a teacher or Year 12 student at a school/college in the East Midlands, please visit our Progression Programme website to find out more.
Find out more about the programmeSign up to our Newsletter
To find out more about the services we can provide and spotlights on subjects, why not sign up to our monthly teacher and advisor newsletter? Our team also welcomes requests via email at schools@le.ac.uk and will respond within 5 working days.
Sign up hereContinuing Professional Development
Our School of Education offers enjoyable and challenging CPD courses covering a wide range of curriculum and specialist subjects. Postgraduate Certificates and Masters degrees are offered part-time, and currently these programmes are subsidised by the TDA for those with Qualified Teacher Status.
CPDUCAS 2022 Toolkit
UCAS have launched a handy toolkit with resources to support you guide your students through the application process. It contains packs for students, advisors and information for parents. You can also sign up to receive updates and information for advisors directly from UCAS.
2022 Cycle ToolkitSign up for advisor updates