Welcome to
Progression Evening
Catherine Benbow
(Head of Sixth Form)
Grant Fletcher
(Post 16 Progress Leader)
Nadine
(Edge Hill University)
www.rainfordsixthform.org.uk
(‘students & parents’ tab)
• Tonight’s PowerPoints
• Parent guide to UCAS applications
• Parent guide to apprenticeships
• Student finance information
• ‘How to apply’ guides for competitive courses
• Links to over 20 useful websites
The weight of responsibility
• Career choices
• Course options
• Academic performance
• Extra curricular experience
Options
• University
• Vocational route
• Employment
• Gap year
A changing world
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Linear A Levels change
Growing opportunities and flexibility at university level
Still approximately 22% nationally not finding a place
Growth in alternative pathways i.e. degree level
apprenticeships
• Growing importance placed on employability skills
• Need to be increasingly prepared for applications to
competitive courses
University
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Type of course
Length of course
Entry requirements
University rankings
Campus or city
Experience
Assessments
Modules
Fees
UCAS tariff
(or Distinction*)
(or Distinction)
(or Merit)
(or Pass)
Apprenticeships
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Earn a wage
Develop experience & skills
Progression opportunities
No student debt
Qualifications at various levels:
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L2 – Intermediate - equivalent to 5 GCSE passes A*-C
L3 – Advanced - equivalent to 2 A Level passes
L4, 5, 6, 7 – Higher - Foundation degree level and above
L6, 7 – Degree – Bachelor’s and Master’s degree level
What support and guidance can your son or
daughter expect?
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www.unifrog.org
One stop shop for progression
Search university courses
Search apprenticeships
Build competencies
Explore further study (MOOCs)
Document extra curricular
Tailor Oxbridge applications
Build a professional CV
Other support
•Tutorials
•HE conference
•Apprenticeship conference
•Form Tutor support
•Careers guidance
•One-to-one Progression Advisers
•Specialist support for competitive courses
•Online guidance
Employability
Days
Day 1 – options Post 18 / Labour market /
Enrichment
Day 2/3 - a series of sessions with professionals
from different career backgrounds
Day 4 – Interview skills / Personal statement
workshops
Day 5 – UCAS conference (tomorrow)
Employability skills
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Communication
Decision making
Perseverance
Flexibility
Time management
Leadership
Creativity/problem solving
Teamwork
Work under pressure
Work
experience
• W/C – 17th and 24th July
• Compulsory part of Further Education nationally
• Opportunity to develop skills that employers are
looking for
• Something meaningful to include on the personal
statement
• We can provide placements within the school
setting for anyone who fails to secure a placement
Progression tasks
University
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Vocational
1. Shortlist five courses
2. Choose a ‘firm’ &
‘insurance’ course
3. Complete online UCAS
application
4. Research entrance
exams
5. Apply for student
finance
6. Research bursaries /
scholarships
1. Research courses /
institutions
2. Complete relevant
work experience
3. Complete relevant
wider reading
4. Write a personal
statement
5. Complete
‘competencies’ on
Unifrog
6. EPQ / MOOCs
7. Prepare for interview
1. Apply directly for
appropriate
opportunities
Deadlines
By July 7th:
Unifrog competencies
First draft of personal statement
By September:
Work experience
Unifrog progress (including personal statement)
Course shortlist
UCAS application
Complete a MOOC
Complete EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)
Remember:
September will
be busy…
…it’s important
to get this done
in plenty of
time!
By October 15th:
UCAS applications (inc Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary Science and
Dentistry)
Open Days
It is advisable to visit your five shortlisted universities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX0OmDXs_0U
Key dates
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Friday 16th June – All students attending the Liverpool
UCAS conference
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Monday 3rd July – Y12 Continuance exams commence
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Monday 10th July - Y12 students in lessons as normal
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Monday 17th July/Monday 24th July – Y12 students to
complete work experience
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Thursday 17th August – Y12 Results day (10am)