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Summer Residential Blog 2

With an action packed schedule, the pace of life on an APP residential is high, but the sense, as ever, is that the experience is proving fulfilling for all involved.

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Summer Residential Blog 1

It has been a typically hectic first 24 hours of the summer residential, with all four cohorts settling back in (or settling in for the first time in the case of the year 9) well.

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Summer Residentials Underway

Today is a groundbreaking day for the AAF and the APP in Kent, with the programme incorporating four cohorts (a complete set) for the very first time.

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Mentor Training

Our mentors came together at Fitzwilliam College yesterday to undergo an updated mentor training programme ahead of the summer residentials. Here we offer some thoughts on yesterday, and mentoring more generally…

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The AAF APP in Kent

Check out the new video about the AAF APP in Kent, showcasing the work of the programme, the partnerships that are fundamental to making it a success and the way in which it is changing lives.

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KAN APP Summer Residential Update

With planning well underway for the two KAN APP residentials in July 2016 we are delighted to confirm the continuation of our partnership with the Brilliant Club, the formalisation of a link with Queens’ College, Cambridge and an exciting new venture with Turinglab.

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KAN APP Easter Residential – FINAL BLOG 5

Our guest speaker on Tuesday was Jonathan Evans, a returning favourite, who spoke insightfully on foreign policy and national security, particularly pertinent in the current climate. The evening concluded with feedback and goalsetting meetings between our mentors and their students, and it is fair to say many of them are aiming high, one of the […]

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KAN APP Easter Residential – LIVE BLOG 4…

The year 10 and year 12 visited the University of Sussex on Monday, enjoying a tour of the campus, talks from current undergraduates at the University about student life and an introduction to the University way of working, as well as to a new subject, Social Anthropology. The visit acted as a reminder to the […]

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KAN APP Easter Residential – LIVE BLOG 3…

As well as the Apprentice style task, the mentees are also working towards building a yearbook for their cohort over the course of this week. This includes putting together individual profiles featuring their experiences, subject choices and impressions of the KAN UAP so far – showing off a wide array of talents and interests amongst […]

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KAN APP – Easter Residential LIVE BLOG 2…

Saturday evening saw the launch of the group task that each of the cohorts will be undertaking over the course of the week – our very own apprentice style challenge. Lord Sadler (!) will be ably supported by members of his judging team in deciding which group has created the best brand and online presence […]

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