Edge Hill University: University of the Year Preparing your students for the decision-making process

An overview of the support that is available to students, their parents/carers and teachers A recommended timeline of activity. Sharing of best practice Discussion of gaps in the HE advice and guidance market

All Universities are different Edge Hill University offers: No contract Bespoke Packages Individual Relationships Guaranteed Named Contact On or off campus support Always free

Using the post-it notes, write down the biggest demands from your students that we could support you with? Edge Hill University

*UCAS Jan 2015 Lots of choice 370 institutions in UK alone Edge Hill University

Support available for Schools and Colleges Edge Hill University

ConceptApplication Funding Next Steps Edge Hill University Timeline of Topics

Introducing the concept of Higher Education Year 12 Inductions on-campus School or Edge Hill Led, opportunity to meet undergraduate students and see a university campus Study Skills Debating, Revision techniques, Presentation Skills Academic Tasters and Workshops Careers, HE and UCAS Fairs Why University / Making a Decision Introduction to Higher Education Choosing a course and an institution Edge Hill University

Sources of information Edge Hill University

Resources to use in school Edge Hill University Brightside trust -Life’s a pitch -Money, money, money -We can work it out -Who made this -Bright futures -CV-OK -Just the job -Just do it -Keeping safe -Living it up -Etc, etc

Starting the Application Process Edge Hill University Understanding UCAS: How to Apply Personal Statement Writing Workshops Writing Subject Specific Personal Statements Applying for High Demand Courses for example Health and Teaching Interview Techniques and Preparation Mock interviews

Funding Student Finance Explained Student Finance Explained for parents, carers and supporters Applying for Student Finance Interactive Budgeting Workshop Edge Hill University

Understanding UCAS Post Application Processes and preparing for Results Day Student Experience Talks from current undergraduate students Preparing for University From choosing accommodation to making friends and what to pack Next Steps Edge Hill University

The Student Room Edge Hill University Provides opportunities to connect with other students SFE zone Revision tools Advise on choosing a university and the right questions to ask

In groups and using the flipchart paper, write three things we’d need to offer you to make your visit to EHU worthwhile Edge Hill University

Write three things you’d expect from us when we visited your school/college

Edge Hill University Other Opportunities

HE Preparation Day - 23rd June & 14th July 2015 Open Days (June to November) Community Events Subject Taster Days (Oct to Dec and June/July) Edge Hill University Pre-Application

Monthly Campus Tours Lancashire UCAS Fair – 11 th June 2015 Arts Centre Performances Edge Hill University Pre-Application Faculty Open Events and Lectures

Summer Residentials 2015 Competitive Application Process Raise Aspirations and drive: Experience: university-level work life as a student living on campus meeting new people Places are fully funded, with all meals and accommodation paid for by the University. ehu.ac.uk/y12res

TimeDay 1Day 2Day 3Day – 9.00 Breakfast 9.00 – Academic Workshops Breakfast Room check-out and key collection – Registration Open and Welcome Residential Evaluation; Personal statement review and Residential Summary – Residential Induction and Personal Statement intro (log book) Break – Campus Tour and Library Induction Residential Closure / Optional Tour of Ormskirk – 14.00Lunch – Meet the Departments and introduction to the Independent Project – – 17.00Down Time – 18.00Down TimeDinner – 19.00Dinner Independent study time for projects; Application drop in session Celebration Dinner – 22.00Evening Entertainment Activity 22.00Free time Summer Residentials 2015 Programme

Monday 27th July – Thursday 30th July Monday 3 rd August – Thursday 6 th August  Advertising & Design  Animation  Computing  Creative Writing  Dance  Drama  English Language  English Literature  Film & TV Production  History  Law and Criminology  Music  Performing Arts  Persuasive Communications  Social Sciences  Sport – Social Sciences  Sport – Physical Sciences  Biology  Business/Economics/Accountancy/Marketing  Geography  Geology  Psychology  Teaching and Education – Early Years and Primary  Teaching and Education – Secondary Subject areas available to study

Edge Hill University Post-Application Applicant Visit Days February to April Opportunity to work with academics and undergraduates from the students chosen subject area Discover campus and student accommodation Online Mentoring For all offer holders Support with decision making and transition Getting Started Dedicated online information hub Key Dates, Arrival & Enrolment, Course information & Timetable, Accommodation and Fees

Opportunities for Teachers Edge Hill University Teachers Conference Training and Guidance Annual Celebration Meals

Resources for advisers Edge Hill University

As a group discuss the problems you face engaging students with these opportunities. Is there any way we could help?

What can we not do? Edge Hill University Give advice on individuals Personal Statements Give advice on individuals Student Finance Applications Give in-depth guidance on allowances for specific funding such as Disabled Students Allowance Work with Pre-16 students. Priority is always given to Sixth Form Events but we always try our best dependent on availability.

As professional advisers we are committed to giving impartial advice to young people to guide and support them through an important decision making-process. What we guarantee

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