1. -What options are available post-SWCHS
-What options are available post-SWCHS? - What support will my son/daughter receive? - What part can I play in supporting my son/daughter?

2. What options are available post-SWCHS?
Employment
Higher Apprenticeships (1-5 years, college, university or training provider alongside employer)
Degree Apprenticeships (3-6 years, college or university alongside employer)
Undergraduate Degree

4. CV building guidance and rotary interviews
Work experience
Meeting with careers advisor
University talks (e.g Durham, Exeter, UCL, Cambridge to name a few)
Early and competitive applicants elective

5. What support will my son/daughter receive moving forwards?
13th June: Research guidance for UCAS and apprenticeships
18th June: University Finance guidance from Leeds University
20th June: UCAS Convention. Newmarket
21st June: Progression planning day – UCAS (KCL), Form the Future CV building for employment
11th July (period 5): Guidance on completing the UCAS form
18th July: Study skills session at UEA (for all students)
19th July: Final input on research and practical tips. Job Centre support for employment group.
- We do expect students to continue independent research over the Summer

6. What support will my son/daughter receive next academic year with their applications?
The Reference: is written by subject teachers at the end of year 12 and is compiled by the form tutor. Students can read their reference and have an input before submission.
New Form Tutor: will send the UCAS/employment application form with the student present. Students will also receive individual tutorials to help them finalise their applications.
Drop-in clinics, careers appointments and tutorials are available for students who would like further support and advice.
Jobs and university bulletin is updated every week for students.
Assistant Heads of Sixth Form support:
UCAS: Mr Fowler
Employment: Miss Gilbert

7. Some Key Dates
16th August 2018: A Level Results Day – we strongly recommend you are there. AS results 10.00am.
15th October 2018: UCAS deadline for Early Applicants; applications should be completed Friday 28th September to ensure meeting this.
October Half Term: SWCHS deadline for completed applications for all other applicants.
15th January 2019: UCAS deadline for all applicants
Apprenticeships can be advertised at any time, very competitive companies advertise in the Autumn term.
Students should check advertisements weekly.
The bulk of jobs and apprenticeships are advertised in the Spring term. Each job requires a bespoke application.
Students can apply for both university and employment. This is advisable if they are unsure.

8. How important are AS results?
Students do need to disclose all qualifications on applications
Universities/Employers all have individual policies on using AS data, however most now say that they do not use AS qualifications to make final decisions
However, where AS results are positive, it is hard evidence to prove that the forecast grade is achievable and realistic – Over 140 students achieved at least 4 or 5 offers this year for university
If there is underachievement in AS performance, we can contextualise this in the reference.
Students will discuss their UCAS/target grade with teachers in September. The AS data will be one piece of evidence used alongside prior attainment in year 12 . You will also be notified of this grade to help students make final decisions with their applications. The AS data is still a good indicator of progress overall.

9. Where are the current Year 13s going after SWCHS?
Universities:
4 Oxbridge
2 Medics
111 Russell Group
237 applications sent
Employment Applications:
JP Morgan
Transport for London
NHS
Weston Homes
Marines
Union Bank of Switzerland

10. What part can you play as a parent?
Check out and sign up to the UCAS parent page
Help with the research
Do not write the personal statement/application form
Open Days or Recruitment Days (no more than 3 please)
Be flexible, listen, accept their choices. They still need your support!