Flying Start: Settling into your higher education studies ‘It’s really good to know there will be support’ (Flying Start attendee, 2020) Every year, the B&FC Higher Education Learning Mentors run Flying Start workshops to help higher education students get ready for the next step on their study journey. Our half-day Flying Start workshops include guidance on skills needed for higher education, informal group discussions and resources to take away. Each Flying Start session will comprise the following: The basics of academic writing & referencing Understanding expectations of higher education How to use the skills you already have Organisation / time management / motivation Opportunity to speak with team members from Student Union, Careers, Finance, the Learning Resource Centre, Digital and Student Support & Wellbeing. All students who have applied for a B&FC higher education course, plus those students who are moving up to level 5 or 6, are invited. Choose from one of the sessions below: Tues 5 Sept 9.30-12.30: University Centre, Blackpool Wed 6 Sept 9.30-12.30: University Centre, Blackpool Thurs 7 Sept 1.30-4.30: University Centre, Blackpool Wednesday 30 Aug 5-8pm: ONLINE Simply complete this short form to book your place. If you can't attend any of the above sessions due to work or other commitments, or if you would like to meet at another campus such as Bispham then please email HELMinfo@blackpool.ac.uk and we will arrange something that works for you. We can't wait to meet you!