1. Welcome to
Progression Evening

2. Catherine Benbow (Head of Sixth Form) Grant Fletcher (Post 16 Progress Leader) Nadine (Edge Hill University)

3. 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

4. The weight of responsibility
Career choices
Course options
Academic performance
Extra curricular experience

5. Options
University
Vocational route
Employment
Gap year
Show of hands

6. A changing world 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

7. University Type of course Length of course Entry requirements
University rankings
Campus or city
Experience
Assessments
Modules
Fees

8. UCAS tariff
(or Distinction*)
(or Distinction)
(or Merit)
(or Pass)

9. Apprenticeships Earn a wage Develop experience & skills
Progression opportunities
No student debt
Qualifications at various levels:
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

10. What support and guidance can your son or daughter expect?

11.
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

17. Other support Tutorials HE conference Apprenticeship conference
Form Tutor support
Careers guidance
One-to-one Progression Advisers
Specialist support for competitive courses
Online guidance

18. 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)

19. Employability skills Communication Decision making Perseverance
Flexibility
Time management
Leadership
Creativity/problem solving
Teamwork
Work under pressure

20. 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

21. Progression tasks University Both Vocational Shortlist five courses
Choose a ‘firm’ & ‘insurance’ course
Complete online UCAS application
Research entrance exams
Apply for student finance
Research bursaries / scholarships
Research courses / institutions
Complete relevant work experience
Complete relevant wider reading
Write a personal statement
Complete ‘competencies’ on Unifrog
EPQ / MOOCs
Prepare for interview
Apply directly for appropriate opportunities

22. 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) By October 15th: UCAS applications (inc Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry)
Remember:
September will be busy…
…it’s important to get this done in plenty of time!

23. It is advisable to visit your five shortlisted universities
Open Days
It is advisable to visit your five shortlisted universities

24. Key dates
Friday 16th June – All students attending the Liverpool UCAS conference
Monday 3rd July – Y12 Continuance exams commence
Monday 10th July - Y12 students in lessons as normal
Monday 17th July/Monday 24th July – Y12 students to complete work experience
Thursday 17th August – Y12 Results day (10am)