DANCOP is a collaborative network between universities and colleges across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire that exists to provide targeted higher education outreach programmes to secondary schools and colleges across the two counties. We work with young people to raise their aspirations and encourage them to consider their futures, operating in specific target wards where progression to higher education is lower than expected given attainment. We are proud to be a part of the Office for Students Uni Connect Programme, offering activities, advice and information on the benefits and realities of going to university or college.