Kent Academies Network

KAN is a four–year university access programme that is open to eligible students in Years 9 to 13 at Knole Academy, the John Wallis Academy, Skinners’ Kent Academy, Leigh Academy Minster and the Marsh Academy. Our Core programme has been running since 2013 and Aspire since 2021. The Aspire programme entails two meet-up days, termly online mentoring, access to a university mentor, and a summer research project. In addition, students on the Core programme attend two residential events per year, in the spring and summer terms. Our undergraduate mentors are at the core of KAN. They are the link between any meet-up day or residential week and student success. By being a consistent point of contact with KAN students the mentor-mentee bond that develops over the four years is unique. For our mentors KAN aims to develop future leaders in education and social impact who feel part of a wider community and have increased opportunities thanks to the experiences and skills they develop through their commitment to the role.