Planning for Post-18 Information Evening 1 May 2014

“Why bother?” and “Student Finance” Jane Marshall - Imperial College, London Roisin Hurst – Queen Mary, University of London

VLE COURSE – Planning for Sixth Form and Post-18

Leavers 2013

Life after Beaconsfield High School - what are the choices? University Gap Year Foundation Degrees, including Art Foundation Work/ Apprenticeships/ Training Other (inc. cookery school, music college, au pair, singing training, dance/drama) Don’t know

2013 UCAS Statistics Beaconsfield High School 98% of 2013 leavers went to university, or will be going in % of applicants in 2013 went to 1st choice university – up from 86% in 2012 Range of courses and grade requirements For 2013 Entry 364 HEIs Courses

2013 Entry Cycle UCAS statistics placed in HE from applications Up 6.6% - Highest number ever recorded In England, 40% are in HE by 19, higher than before Tuition fees rise Record number of offers made by HEI - 1.7million offers made – up 9%

2013 Entry Cycle Offers 2013 Over 50% of applicants received 4 or more offers 31% received 5 offers 20% more likely to receive 5 offers than in 2012

Top 10 Popular courses by applicant number 2013 & ratio of applicants to offers Nursing :1 Law Psychology Design Medicine History Management Computer Science Social Work Business Studies

Other courses Dentistry :1 Veterinary Medicine Maths Economics Teacher training Sport/Exercise Science English

CourseUniversity Aeronautical Engineering BathDDA*AA BiochemistryEast AngliaEEEABB Chemical EngineeringManchesterDDDAAA DentistryKingsEEEAAAa EconomicsNewcastleBBAAA-AAB HistoryDurhamBBCA*AA LawDurhamBBA*AA LawLeedsCCCAAA MathsNewcastleDDDAAB MedicineManchesterCCCAAA MedicineUCLEEEAAAe Veterinary ScienceBristolBBCAAA

AS results and predictions AS grade makes up 50% of overall A2 grade AS grades will form the basis of our A2 predictions The school’s decisions are final Reputation for fair & accurate predicting Students will be supported in making appropriate choices by their tutors and the extended UCAS team

The UCAS Application Application made online – up to 5 course choices, not ranked. Check content Predictions at A2 in line with AS grades Example - BBB predictions –1 course at ABB (stretch) –3 at BBB (ie in line with predictions) –1 at BBC (insurance) Medics – 4xAAA/AAB, 1x other (Biomed) ABB/BBB

The UCAS Application Application supported by: –Personal statement written by the student –Reference written by the school Keep to deadlines Checking process – can take 2/3 weeks after initial completion by student By end March, should have received all replies Accept 2 offers –One will be your “firm” choice –The second will be your “insurance” offer, on a lower set of grades than predictions

Moving into Year – 600 recorded planned hours of lessons per student per year Individual lesson Plan made up of: 3 A2 lessons + PSHCE & tutor time 3 extra hours timetabled per week for : - Work based activity, volunteering, Critical Thinking, EPQ, Sports Leaders, tutorials etc

AS results Results Day – Thursday 14 August 2014 AS results issued at 11:00am 3 D grades needed to enter Year 13 D needed in any subject to be continued to A2 A2 results - August 2015

6 th Form Information Study leave begins Mon 12 May Students return on Mon 9 June (exception of Maths/F Maths) Attendance and punctuality Planning for Post-18 Day – Fri 4 July Expected to attend ALL lessons until school closes Wed 23 July Work experience, university visits, Open Days, additional courses, school events

Post 18 Preparations PSHCE sessions –How to decide on a course –How to find courses at universities –Grade requirements – – parent section at bottom of home pagewww.ucas.com –Personal statements (in June) Jane Marshall, Imperial College – “Why Bother?”

Post 18 Preparations Talks by speaker from Oxford University Visit to St Clement Danes for Cambridge University entrance seminar Yesterday - Year 13s University course Fair

Still to come… More speakers from –Bucks New University (Art Foundation) –Former students Sessions as required on - Apprenticeships/sponsorship schemes - Overseas Universities - Work applications/CV Writing - Student Finance in Year 13 Workshops in Year13 to help with preparation for interviews

HE Conference – Tues 24 June Trip to UCAS HE Conference at Bedford University in June for interested students (50) More welcome – let us know 3 subject talks & University Stands Teacher knowledge gained at previous events Alternatives to University (apprenticeships) Reference writing Oxbridge Entry Gap year opportunities Latest on Law Event Manageme nt

Staff Training to help with Post 18 Planning Head of 6 th Form Conferences – UCAS Cambridge Teachers’ Conference Interviews at School of Medicine, Imperial College, London University of Nottingham and University of Birmingham Teachers’ Conference – May 2014 Student Finance, University of Northampton Careers in Law Day at City University Overseas Universities Day at Wellington College UCAS Competitive Admissions course

Post 18 Consultation Day Planning for Post 18 Consultation Day - Friday 4 July Day dedicated to starting online UCAS applications and personal statements Jane Marshall presentation Meeting for student and parents with tutor - ongoing support, guidance and advice for post 18 route UCAS User guide available from then

Your Help Please! Interview Practice Advice about professions Work related activity

Our advice Do your research Post 18 Guide – issued Monday 9 June Keep to deadlines –UCAS early applications – Wed15 October 2014 –All other UCAS applications – Thurs15 January 2015 Work experience Look for opportunities to develop your transferable skills WORK HARD!