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Outstanding Achievement for All KS5 Results 2018 Outstanding Achievement for All

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

KS5 Headline Results A Levels 2018 National 2017 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

KS5 Headline Results Applied General (BTECs/Vocational Quals) 2018 National 2017 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?

Applying to university

2018 Results - National Context

Overview What is UCAS? What is the Process? Online Application Form Course Choices Personal Statement Teacher reference Cost Head of Sixth form reference

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

Courses Foundation degree – 2 years Batchelor degree – 3 years Batchelor degree with a placement year - 4 years Integrated masters degree - 4 Years

Help and support for UCAS https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/filling-your-ucas-undergraduate-application During Enrichment (Wed 2-3.30pm) 1:1 by appointment with DGR or SPE Daily help in Tutor time Every Thursday 3pm

Checklist for UCAS Application In addition to knowing your course choices and creating your personal statement, students will need the following: Buzzword: Oak2019 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

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

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=QMI62eTDBwU

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships- The basics 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 On the job and off the job training May spend some time at college/training provider, but assessor will also visit the workplace Approved by the Institute of Apprenticeships

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

Employment

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

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

Study Stay Timetable

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