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Resources for schools

We provide a range of free, high-quality resources to help teachers and careers advisers prepare students for higher education. Our materials are designed to be used directly in classrooms, assemblies, tutorials and careers programmes, and are aligned with national guidance and sector best practice.
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Skills4Uni

Skill4Uni is a six-module Canvas course designed to give students guidance and information to support them in their current studies. It covers coursework, independent projects and revision, to help students develop their skills in preparation for university study.

The course is an open platform and can be accessed at any time.

Access Skills4Uni

  • A level STEM revision guides and experiments

    Explore key experiments carried out by University of Birmingham researchers to understand the science behind them and link them back to A Level revision.

  • ChemBAM Chemistry resources

    Our award-winning ChemBAM project shows students the exciting world of chemistry through a rich variety of free materials from Key Stage 1 all the way to A level.

  • EngBAM Engineering materials

    EngBAM includes lesson plans linking Chemical Engineering to GCSE and A Level specification points. Students will find information on Chemical Engineering, admissions tips and other resources.

  • Transition resources

    Explore our library of transition resources to help students adapt to a new way of studying and learning at university.

    From getting started in their first year to preparing for postgraduate study, these materials cover essential academic skills, including time management, independent learning, and making the most of lectures and seminars.

    Transition resources

Sector tools and resources

Our trusted partners also offer a variety of high-quality support for teachers and advisers, including: 

  • UCAS offer lesson plans, classroom activities and adviser guidance. 
  • Unifrog offer a careers platform supporting research, planning and progression. 
  • UniTasterDays offer university engagement resources and the National teachers' guide.