Year 13 Parents information evening High Expectations lead

Year 13 Parents information evening High Expectations lead to High Achievers

KS 5 Results 2018 Outstanding Achievement for All High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Class of 2018 (2016 -2018) High Expectations lead to High Achievers

KS 5 Headline Results A Levels 2018 National 2017 Ave Grade D+ C+ D Ave points 23. 58 32. 39 21. 06 3 A* - B 7% 0% 3 A* - E 30% 26% 2 A* - E 61% 54% 2017 figures from DFE where available High Expectations lead to High Achievers

KS 5 Headline Results Applied General (BTECs/Vocational Quals) 2018 National 2017 Ave Result Dist- Ave points 32. 27 35. 73 31. 62 No. of students 9 - 16 High Expectations lead to High Achievers

University? Apprenticeship? Employment? High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Applying to university High Expectations lead to High Achievers

2018 Results - National Context High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Overview • What is UCAS? • What is the Process? Online Application Form Course Choices Personal Statement Teacher reference Cost Head of Sixth form reference High Expectations lead to High Achievers

https: //www. ucas. com/ucas/events/find/cycle/2019/scheme/undergraduate/type/key-date Key Dates 2018 • 15 th October 2019 • 25 th February • 1 st May Deadline for Oxford and Cambridge Extra Opens Deadline to reply to offers if you received decisions by 31 st March High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Courses • Foundation degree – 2 years • Batchelor degree – 3 years • Batchelor degree with a placement year - 4 years • Integrated masters degree - 4 Years High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Help and support for UCAS https: //www. ucas. com/undergraduate/applying-university/filling-your-ucas-undergraduate-application • During Enrichment (Wed 2 -3. 30 pm) • 1: 1 by appointment with DGR or SPE • Daily help in Tutor time • Every Thursday 3 pm High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Checklist for UCAS Application In addition to knowing your course choices and creating your personal statement, students will need the following: • Buzzword: Oak 2019 • Qualifications achieved to date (inc. exam board) • Current Qualifications being studied (inc. exam board) • BTEC Registration Number (if applicable) • Predicted Grades (on your Progress Checks) • Name of nominated Referee (subject teachers) • Access to a credit/debit card for online payment High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Track • Enrol with Track – UCAS will send a welcome email • Use Track to check offers, interviews etc. • Select a Firm & Insurance choice from offers received. *Clearing & Adjustment available - depending on results in August 2019 High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Student Finance • From April 2019 you pay back 9% of anything you earn over £ 25, 725 • There are grants available which do not have to be paid back. These are for living expenses • Cash incentives up to £ 3000 from some universities https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=QMI 62 e. TDBw. U High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Apprenticeships High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Apprenticeships- The basics 1. 2. 3. 4. Related to job role not subject area One to five years to complete 18 -20 Years old £ 5. 90 rising to £ 7. 38 at 21 Contracted to employer - work for maximum 48 hours a week when over 18 year old 5. On the job and off the job training 6. May spend some time at college/training provider, but assessor will also visit the workplace 7. Approved by the Institute of Apprenticeships High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Apprenticeship Levels • Traineeship Entry Level • Intermediate Level 2 / GCSE’s A*-C • Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 /A Levels • Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 -5 / HNC, HND, Foundation Degree • Degree Apprenticeship Level 6 -7 / Degree Masters Degree High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Employment High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Pros and Cons of work place at 18 Advantages of employment at 18 Disadvantages of employment at 18 Freedom from studying Start at the bottom- including pay Money in your pocket now Salary is less likely to increase over time Difficult to move out of home CPD may not be sign posted Further study is expensive Difficult to save money for the future High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Key Dates Date Event 27 th September Parents evening 7 th November Careers fayre 17 th January 2019 Parents evening 4 th April Parents evening 4 th March-15 th March PPEs 13 th May A-Levels begin 24 th May Official leaving date and Study Stay begins 15 th August Results Day 8 am-10 am Mock Exams 26 th 35 school days until Mock Exams Monday November 2018 th December 2018 • Friday 7 High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Study Stay Timetable High Expectations lead to High Achievers

Any Questions? High Expectations lead to High Achievers