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Mrs N Hamilton - Sixth Form Year Manager /PT
Personal Tutors
Mrs E Clelland
Mrs P Doherty
Miss J Roberts
Mrs S Maynard
Mr S McKay
6th Form Administrator
Mrs L Boon
Planning for your Future
– Apprenticeships
– Employment
– Student Leavers Programme
Higher Education – UCAS
Summary
Questions and Answers
A2 lessons begin 8th June, no dropping subjects until after August results
Attendance • 95% +
• Must call 01276 457666 on first and each subsequent day of absence
UCAS
Part-time jobs
PT sessions & Seminar
Enterprise day – attendance 9th and 10th July
Results – 13th August, staff will be in, make appointments via Mrs Boon in 6th Form Office from the 14th (days to be confirmed) as we are working with the Year 13s on the 13th August
Lessons start Wednesday 3rd September
Planning for your Future
Key Benefits of Apprenticeships
Earn a salary
Get paid holidays
Receive training
Gain qualifications
Learn job specific skills
Career progression
The Apprenticeship Programme
Vocational
Award (NVQ)
Technical
Certificate
Employment Rights
and Responsibilities
Functional or
Key Skills
Components of a framework
Each level of Apprenticeship
programme will include some or
all of these components:
Why Apprenticeships?
Learning and earning!
Many types of career choices (150+)
Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Ofsted inspected
Work at your own pace, unit by unit
Practical – learning by doing
Progress into higher education, or up the career ladder!
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Employment
Jobcentre Plus – accessed via direct.gov web-site
Recruitment agencies – a good source for unadvertised vacancies and also industry specific
Papers and websites – local and national publications (print and online) plus websites such as www.totaljobs.com
Social networks – increasingly employers are using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Research – company web-sites
School Leavers Programme
A school leavers programme is an alternative route into professions such as Accountancy, Retail or Banking
You can achieve a professional qualification whilst earning money and gaining work experience
Going to university can be expensive and can lead to debt
You gain firsthand experience through working with professions within an industry that interests you
You can go on to higher education at a later stage of your life
Source: purepotential.org
University Application 2015
What does the process involve?
Apply via UCAS (opens June 2015)
Visit universities/research online
Select 5 universities or course choices
Write a personal statement – 4000 characters
Process 8 -10 hours
Application deadline Oxbridge/Medics/Vets 15th October 2015
Application deadline - 15 January 2016
New Issues and Considerations
Competition for places is high
Importance of GCSE results (Maths, English, Languages and Science)
Work experience and value added
Personal statement and references
Costs and fees – Bursary / Scholarships
How we are supporting students
1:1 preparation during tutorials on –
– Registering on UCAS and the application form
– Drafting of Personal Statements – 4/5 versions
UCAS seminars
Promote open days visits
Preparation of references
Factors to take into account when selecting a course
Entry requirements Aptitude tests Duration and type of course Location of university/living arrangements Realistic view of own predicted grades and progress Select a university that will be an effective insurance Discuss with PT
By September
Course Choices
Draft Personal Statement
Arrange extra appointments with PTs
Register for aptitude tests
Speak to subject teachers re predicted grades
University offers
Can be immediate
Offers will mainly be conditional
Scholarships and bursaries
Accommodation
Student Finance
Aptitude tests are increasingly used by many universities particularly the Russell Group.
Accepting Offers
During the spring term of 2015, students will have to make a final decision
- Firm Acceptance – F
- Insurance – I
- Decline – D
Students choose one Firm and one Insurance acceptance. All other offers must be declined
What can parents do to help?
Discuss course and location choices
Encourage visits to open days
Let us know if there is a real problem
Help students to be both ambitious and realistic
Deadlines!
Oxbridge/Medics/Vets/Dentistry
Applications
UCAS applications must be submitted by
15th October 2015
6+ Grade A/A* evidence at GCSE and AS level
Applications for Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry
Application must be submitted by 15th October 2015
Only 4 choices permitted for Medicine/ Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry courses
Other choices will not prejudice applications
5th Choice often Biomedical
Have to enter Apitiude Test (BMAT or UKCAT) registration number onto UCAS application
Admissions Tests – Medics
Biomedical Admissions Test - BMAT www.bmat.org.ukTest fee: Approx. £44 – taken at Collingwood
UK Clinical Aptitude Test - UKCAT www.ukcat.ac.uk
Test fee: Approx. £65 taken at Aldershot, Guildford or Basingstoke
Dates:
– Registration opens: 1st May 2015
Aptitude and Admission Tests
Aptitude Registration opens 1st September 2015 for the majority of subjects
Other Tests: - currently no charge, apply by 15 October 2015, test date 4th November 2015:
• LNAT ( Law), ELAT (English), PAT (Physics), HAT (History), TSA (Thinking Skills – e.g. Economics, Politics, History, Natural Sciences, Computer Studies, Geography), MAT (Maths ) & STEP papers for Oxbridge + many Russell Group universities
Applications for Drama and Theatre Studies
Two routes:
– Application via UCAS
– Direct application to selected, accredited Drama Schools
Admission through audition & College references
Art / Art Foundation Courses
Many universities require a foundation year before applying for Degree
Degrees applied for through UCAS – check deadlines 15 January or 24 March 2016
Foundation (Diploma) courses:
– Some through UCAS
– Others apply directly to the Art College (e.g. Farnham),
usually by end of March 2016
Useful websites
UCAS website www.ucas.co.uk www.education.guardian.co.uk www.unitstats.co.ukResearching employment
www.universityoptions.co.uk www.findagapyear.com www.jobslave.com www.gapyearshow.com www.tutor2U.comStudent Finance www.direct.gov.uk
Summary
Research• Universities
• Apprenticeships
• Jobs
• Gap years
Ownership of future• PTs
• Careers advice
• Build in the time
• Commitment
Questions and Answers