Parents’ evening presentation

Help your son or daughter through the UCAS process

David Bones – Head of Sixth Form Tracy Swan – Student Manager Dave Carruthers – Post 16 Coach

1. Applicant Journey - DCA

2. Supporting our students TS

3. Current Issues – DAB

4. Apprenticeships – DCA

5. Questions

Information Evening (June 2016)

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The UCAS journey

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Start at www.ucas.com

Research – career options, universities, courses and minimum entry requirements.

Research – Course Search

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Find us on:

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Researching courses through UCAS

https://www.ucas.com/

On the UCAS homepage, click on ‘Find a course’

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Fill in your details in the green box.

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You will then see all the universities who offer your chosen course

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You can then check the entry requirements for that course

Select the course you want from the list.

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Click on Entry Requirements

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On the left hand side, you need to select the qualifications you are taking, and check that they are accepted. If the qualification is in a green box, like above, then A-levels are accepted. If the qualification is in a orange box, the qualification will be accepted in combination with a qualification in a green box. If your qualification isn’t listed, then

you need to contact the university to double check it is accepted.

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You then need to check the entry requirements for that course

E.g. for History at this university, BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas are in an orange box, so would be accepted in combination with an A-level (which was in a green box). If your qualification is in a black box, it means it is not accepted by this university. If

in doubt, ring the university, their details can be found on the previous UCAS page.

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More information on FireFly

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How can you support your son/daughter through the research process?

• Attend open days with them.

• https://www.ucasdigital.com/widgets/parents_tool/index.html#/journey

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Visit www.ucas.com/parents

• Sign up to the monthly UCAS Parents Newsletter.

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The UCAS journey

Key features of the UCAS scheme

• Your son or daughter can make up to five choices in one application.

• The 2016/17 applicant fee is:

• £13 for one choice

• £24 for up to five choices.

• Applications received by the key deadlines are given equal consideration.

• ‘Invisibility’ – universities cannot see where else students have applied.

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UCAS Key dates and deadlines

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May 24th 2016 Applicants can register and start to complete their application.

1st September Schools can start to submit completed applications to UCAS.

15th October Medicine, dentistry, veterinary sci/med and Oxford or Cambridge.

15th January

2017

Application deadline for most courses.

24 March Many art & design courses (check each course for deadline).

30 June Applications after this date held for Clearing.

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If applying to a Conservatoire

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Conservatoire Key dates and deadlines

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7th July 2016 The Search tool for conservatoires opens

19th July Students can start their application forms.

1st October Deadline for some Music courses, and some drama related courses.

31st January

2017

If you receive all decisions by 6 January, student must reply by 31

January .

14th April If you receive all decisions by 17 March, students must reply by

14th April

The UCAS application

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1. Register to Apply on UCAS.com and start the application form.

2. Students complete the six sections on the UCAS form.

3. The student pays for the form to be sent. WHS will attach the reference and the predicated grades.

4. The university will then process the application form.

5. Through UCAS Track, students will then receive offers. This could be a rejection, or an offer (conditional or unconditional)

6. Students reply to their offers when they hear back from all five institutions: Students make their Firm and Insurance choices.

Final few things to consider

• Work experience – professional bodies, charities or at events

• Finance – course fees, grants, travel and living costs (Student finance runs from Jan to May in 2016)

• Travel – to and from home

• Accommodation – uni halls or private residences?

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Living away from home...

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Find out more

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Supporting Students Through the UCAS Process

at WHS

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Form Tutors Post 16 Coach Student Manager Subject Teachers Head of Sixth Form

Key Staff

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PD Sessions Date Performance hall

available

University Pathway

Tuesday 14th June

No Introduction to UCAS and Higher Education – research task using UCAS and their predicted grades. Booked IT1,2,3

Tuesday 21st June

No Personal statements- Skills audit

Tuesday 28th June

No UCAS Form Task – students set up account on UCAS and start filling in their UCAS form.

Tuesday 5thJuly

Yes Newcastle University – presentation on PARTNERS scheme and a presentation on student finance.

Wednesday 6th July

In LT Leeds University – Access to Leeds scheme presentation and Personal Statement presentation.

Tuesday 12th July

Yes Glasgow University – Glasgow will outline the differences between the Scottish and English system.

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• Research • Open Days opendays.com • https://www.ucas.com/connect/videos/ucas#js=on&v=/open

-days • Sands Centre HE fair – 1st July • Unitasterdays.com

• Register and start to complete the UCAS form

• Start working on the Personal Statement – Use the summer - Work experience, Summer School, Volunteering, Part time job, Go travelling, Learn a new skill, NCS Award, Future Learn

• Start thinking about entry requirements

What needs to be done now?

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• Predicted grades

• Personal Statement

• UCAS form

• Range of possible offers (if things go well or if things go less well)

• Make decisions about which universities and courses you would like to apply to

What needs to be done in September?

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• Some courses are very competitive

• Some students find A2 difficult

• Some students will make more impressive progress in Year 13

• Decisions about firm and insurance choices are made through UCAS after 15th January 2017

• Circumstances can change

Why is it important to have a range of possible offers?

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Matching choices to your predicted grades

Make sure that you …

• know the grades in your school reference

• have a range of possible offers (if things go well / if things go badly)

• know which qualifications are accepted

• know about the level of competition for places

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Current Issues

• A level reform – decoupling Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, History, Psychology, Physics, • Removal of bursary for nursing, midwifery,

physiotherapy, radiography, occupational therapy • No maintenance grants. Students can apply for a

maintenance loan & a tuition fee loan • Tariff Table / AS points

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New UCAS Tariff Table

AS Tariff table

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Student Finance

• Higher Ed Evening 2017 speaker • https://www.ucas.com/connect/videos/ucas#js=on&

v=/ucas-parents-finance-and-funding

• More videos • https://www.ucas.com/connect/videos/ucas#js=on

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University policy statements

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Apprenticeship Pathway at

William Howard School

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Trends at WHS Number of year 13 students applying to university: 2014 – 82% 2015 – 78% 2016 – 70% Number of year 13 students applying for apprenticeships: 2014 – 12% 2015 – 14% 2016 – 18%

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Past WHS Students • Civil Engineering apprenticeship with Capita (leading to a degree)

• Business management Degree with Natwest bank

• Child care apprenticeship

• Network Rail Engineering Apprenticeship

• Joinery Apprenticeship

• Business Admin Apprenticeship

• Mechanic with JCB (leading to a degree)

• Electrical Engineering apprenticeship

• Outdoor education apprenticeship

• Accountancy apprenticeships

• Project management (leading to a degree)

• Teaching assistant

• Games design apprenticeship

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What is an apprenticeship? Combines a job with structured training

which leads towards a national qualification.

Can last from 12 months to 6 years

Combines On and Off the job training

Minimum wage for apprentices is £3.30

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Types of Apprenticeships

• Agriculture, horticulture and animal care

• Arts, media and publishing

• Business, administration and law

• Construction and planning

• Education

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Types of Apprenticeships

• Engineering and manufacturing

• Health, public services and care

• ICT

• Leisure, travel and tourism

• Retail

Degree Level Apprenticeships (Level 6 + 7)

Higher Apprenticeships L4 and L5 (Foundation Degree Level)

Advanced Apprenticeships Level 3

Intermediate Apprenticeships Level 2

Different types of apprenticeships

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Different levels of apprenticeships

Intermediate Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeships

Higher Apprenticeships

• Level 2 • Equivalent to 5

GCSEs A* - C • Lasts at least 12

months • Includes functional

maths and English

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Different levels of apprenticeships

Intermediate Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeships

Higher Apprenticeships

• Level 2 • Equivalent to 5

GCSEs A* - C • Lasts at least 12

months • Includes functional

maths and English

• Level 3 • Equivalent to 2 A-levels

at a pass • Lasts between 12 and 24

months • Must have passed an

Intermediate apprenticeship or have 5 GCSEs at grade C

• Work towards a higher level qualification

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Different levels of apprenticeships

Intermediate Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeships

Higher Apprenticeships

• Level 2 • Equivalent to 5

GCSEs A* - C • Lasts at least 12

months • Includes functional

maths and English

• Level 3 • Equivalent to 2 A-levels

at a pass • Lasts between 12 and 24

months • Must have passed an

Intermediate apprenticeship or have 5 GCSEs at grade C

• Work towards a higher level qualification

• Level 4 • Usually equivalent to a

foundation degree • Lasts a minimum of 24

months • Some require Level 3

qualifications such as A-levels or BTECs

• Can lead to a full honours degree

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Advanced level Apprenticeships in Carlisle

• Advanced Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice • Cumbria County Council • £122 per week • 24 months • Looking for 5 GCSEs A-C

• Volkswagen Service Technician Apprentice • Benfields Motors • £132 per week • Lasts 3 years • Looking for 5 GCSEs A-C

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Degree Level Apprenticeships

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Degree Level Apprenticeships

• Started offering places in September 2015

• Divide time between university and workplace.

• Finish the program with a full Bachelors degree or even a Masters level degree.

• Gain real hands-on experience throughout the apprenticeship

• Fees paid for by the employer and the government.

• You will earn a wage as you learn.

• Can take up to 6 years to complete.

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The Subjects on offer:

•Chartered Surveying

•Electronic Systems Engineering

•Aerospace Engineering

•Aerospace Software Development

•Defence Systems Engineering

•Laboratory Science

•Nuclear

• Law

•Power Systems

•Public Relations

•Digital

•Automotive Engineering

•Banking Relationship Manager

•Construction

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Current Vacancy

• IT Degree Apprenticeship with BT

• Based in Sheffield

• £14,000 a year

• Requirements: BCC at A-level

• Starts September 2016

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Current Vacancy

• Apprentice Solicitor with Blacks Solicitors LLP

• Opportunity to gain a degree and qualify as a

solicitor whilst earning a wage

• Based in Leeds

• £10,000 a year

• Starts Septmebr 2016

• Lasts for 5 - 6 years

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Current Vacancy

• Degree Apprenticeship - Civil Engineering with Balfour Beatty PLC

• You will earn Incorporated Engineering Status

• Earn a degree in Civil Engineering

• Based in London

• £12,000 a year

• Lasts 6 years

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Useful websites

www.getingofar.gov.uk

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Click on ‘Find an apprenticeship’.

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What can you be doing now?

• Weekly work experience

• Make sure your CV is up to date

• Complete projects and keep a portfolio of the

project with pictures – from start to finish

• Sign up to www.getingofar.gov.uk so you can

apply for apprenticeships

• Use the www.getingofar.gov.uk website to

research different types of apprenticeships.

• Keep your options open

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Deadlines

Some training providers have deadlines. E.g. Gen2 close their applications the end of February.

Other than this, applying for an apprenticeship is like applying for a job – deadlines will vary and

will be at different times of the year.

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