1. Progression Module Launch 2017-18
Sophie Craven
Schools and Colleges Liaison Service

2. Congratulations, you made it!
But where next?
How will you get there?
Who can help?

3. Aims of the session
Do you know where you are in terms of your non-academic development?
What are the benefits – what did other students have to say?
What’s it all about? How does it work? What’s expected of you?

4. Questionnaire results
NO scores
(out of 15)
Outcome
12-15
The Progression Module will enable me to achieve all of these things.
8-11
The Progression Module will enable me to achieve most of these things.
4-7
The Progression Module will enable me to achieve some of these things.
0-3
Am I really being honest with myself? There is always room for personal improvement and further development.

5. Competition for places in HE
The competition for some courses and careers is fierce
Veterinary science
Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Teaching
Architecture
Physio
Biological sciences
Engineering
Music
Dance
Law
Midwifery
Nursing
What differentiates you?

6. Introduction to the module

7. Research, visits and workshops
Units and CATs
Unit 1
Unit 2
Research, visits and workshops
and
Unit 3
Unit 4

8. Use the PM web page as a research tool

10. Benefits of the Module Awareness of HE and career options
HE and career decision making
Enhanced support in HE and career research
Promote yourself to universities and employers
Early preparation = competitive advantage
12 UCAS points

11. Benefits of the Module
“The Progression Module has enabled my skills in research to develop along with my skills to write, communicate and work independently.”
Student, Woodkirk Academy
“I feel I have become more serious and realistic about the future…I have put more thought and time into my decisions. I have now become more motivated in my studies so that I can achieve the requirements for my chosen universities.”
Student, Beckfoot Thornton

12. What do HEIs and employers want?
Academic achievements
All units
Understanding of chosen course/career
Unit 3
An ability to promote yourself effectively
Unit 4
Evidence of related work/voluntary experience
Unit 1
Evidence of HE/work readiness
All units

13. Top 10 most useful things about the course
1. Student finance and budgeting
6. HE readiness
2. Researching courses
7. Mock interviews
3. Personal statements
8. Career planning
4. CVs and letters of application
9. Decision making
5. Research skills development
10.Understanding UCAS aplication
2015/16 Evaluation

14. What happens next? Apply to university/employment from September Y13
Formal registration online
Pass module August/September
Apply to university/employment from September Y13
Formal Awards Ceremony November Y13
Complete during Year 12 & submit July

16. Three things to remember today.....
HE/career decision making
during sixth form will influence the rest of your life and career – so it’s hugely important
Qualifications alone are not
enough, so consider what
will differentiate you from
the competition
Getting hung up on the 12
UCAS points means you
have missed the point of
the Module!

17. Open Days Saturday 16 September Saturday 21 October Wednesday 8 November Friday 1 December 9.30am – 3.00pm