Next Steps Essex

In collaboration with Emmanuel College, Cambridge, our Next Steps Essex programme introduces Year 11 & 12 students to Oxbridge and equips them with the information they need to make their next steps.

The programme consists of four virtual webinars, spread across the spring term, which introduce Oxford and Cambridge, including what makes them distinctive, what courses they offer and what the application process involves. Students will hear from outreach staff from Hertford and Emmanuel and will get the opportunity to take part in Q&As with some of our current undergraduates. 

2025-26 dates 

In this academic year, the webinars will take place from 5:00pm to 6:30pm on the following dates: 

• Monday 26 January: Introduction to Oxbridge (Y11 & Y12)
• Monday 9 February: Entry Requirements & Post-16 Choices (Y11 & Y12)
• Monday 23 February: Critical Thinking, Study Skills & Super Curriculars (Y11 & Y12)
• Monday 9 March: Personal Statements & Applying to Oxbridge (Y11 & Y12)
• September 2026 TBC: Interview Workshop

Who is eligible to take part?

All students from state schools in the local authorities of Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock are eligible to take part. 

As long as students meet these criteria then they will automatically gain a place. 

If you have any questions about the eligibility criteria or completing the registration process please contact Lucy at Hertford (outreach@hertford.ox.ac.uk) or Fran at Emmanuel (outreach@emma.cam.ac.uk) .  

Registration

Registration for Next Steps Essex 2027 will open in November 2026. Please check back here nearer the time for a link.