Planning Your Year 12/13 Progression Pathway David Braham Senior Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer Anna Dickinson Head of Careers Notre Dame Sixth Form College

Aims Think about how you can enhance your Year 12/13 Programme Share best practice with Leeds Trinity University and one of the UK’s leading 6th form colleges Network with other delegates to gain insight

Student Recruitment and Outreach Team Partnerships Lucy Rice, David Braham, Steven Forsyth Outreach Gillian Elvidge, Lauren Cobb (NCOP) Events Naeem Imran, Emily Bowe, Kim Burmiston

Year 12/13 Pathway: our perspective Partnership approach – we support in school/college events and offer : Presentations in your institution to cover– e.g. Student Finance HE Parents evenings Subject Focus Days – through the year Year 13 Personal Statement clinics Open Days Clearing support Reward Scheme Residential – year 12 Summer Uni

Year 12/13 Pathway: Your Perspective What are you currently doing and what two things work really well?

Best Practice for Your Year 12 Students Anna Dickinson – Head of Careers Notre Dame Sixth Form College

People involved in supporting our Year 12 and 13 students: UCAS Administrator NCOP Coordinator 4 NCOP Subject Champions IAG Coordinator Work Experience Coordinator 2.5 Full-time Careers advisor Personal Tutors Pastoral Managers Oxbridge Coordinator Medics Coordinator

Key Elements of the Notre Dame UCAS Process Staff Training Tutorial Programme [Starts Feb for HE prep] HE Parents Evening [March] HE Day [March] Enhancement Week [June] Personal Statement clinics [October] Internal College Deadline [Before October half term] Mock Interviews Student Finance Support Ongoing workshops throughout the year and HE stalls Designated weeks for work experience

Year 12 UCAS / HE Tutorial Research careers and entry requirements Explain UCAS Tariff Explain range of degrees available from Foundation Degree, Foundation Year, Sandwich degrees. Research HE courses and entry requirements Research Russell group universities Research HE open days Explore advantages and disadvantages of HE Promote HE taster days, summer schools and access schemes. Become familiar with UCAS website and university league tables Discuss alternatives to HE such as Gap Year, Apprenticeships, School Leaver programmes and Employment All students received an assembly on Degree Apprenticeships

Notre Dame Targeted Support NCOP Cohort Medics Enhancing Excellence [Gifted & Talented] Future Programmes BAME Online Mentors Workshops Conferences Taster Days Summer Schools

Year 12/13 Pathway: Your Perspective What could you do to enhance your programme? What might be the barriers? How would you overcome them?

Things to Think About UCAS Referencing Training for all staff involved in UCAS Reference Writing Which groups need targeted support? How do you communicate effectively with students? Ensuring application quality Keeping up to date with HE changes and trends

Common Mistakes Students forgetting login details Fraud and similarity Incorrect dates for exams Missing key information/qualifications Incorrect personal details Not using all five choices wisely Applying for unrealistic courses Personal statement and reference not matching Residential status Spelling/grammar

Resources Leeds Trinity’s Student Recruitment and Outreach www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/scl The Complete University Guide www.thecompleteunivesityguide.co.uk The National Careers Website www.natonalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk The Student Ladder www.studentladder.co.uk