1. F. Ahmed Co-ordinator or Curriculum Enrichment Activities

2. It is an Open University module.Open University Gives able post-16 students the chance to study at a higher level without leaving friends and family behind. Study fits around school work and social lives, encourages independent learning and builds confidence. YASS is designed to bridge the gap between school and full-time university and help able and motivated students stand out from the crowd.

3. Check out the OU website on http://www8.open.ac.uk/choose/yass/ http://www8.open.ac.uk/choose/yass/

4. Check out available courses on http://www8.open.ac.uk/choose/yass/modules- available / http://www8.open.ac.uk/choose/yass/modules- available / Choose either a 10 or 15 points module NO MORE! Click on the course link to find out if you can still register on it. NB: Registration deadline for some courses has already past.

5. Write a letter of application to Mr Ahmed stating the following: – List 3 courses (in order of preference, numbered 1, 2 & 3). If no more places left on first choice, then will be given a place on the second, etc.) – Why you want to do the course. – Convince him that you have what it takes to do the course alongside your A-level studies. Are you an organised, independent learner? Can you handle the workload?! – Include 2 referees: (telephone & email) 1 st referee must not be a friend or relative e.g. GCSE Teacher. 2 nd referee must be a relative e.g. Parent.

6. Construct a professional CV and send it to Mr Ahmed along with your letter. – must include all your qualifications GCSE’s and grades achieved Any other qualifications Letters and CV’s can be emailed to: fahmed@handsworth.bham.sch.uk Alternatively you can hand it in to the front office. Address the envelope to: Mr F. Ahmed, Co-ordinator or Curriculum Enrichment Activities.

7. Wait for the call!! – Only successful applicants will be contacted by Monday 26.09.2011. – Mr Ahmed will arrange a provisional booking for you on a your chosen course.

8. A meeting will be called after school (date tbc) to fill in the Open University application form. YASS contact will be invited to school to speak to successful applicants about the courses, pastoral support and more. Students officially enrol and start on their chosen course.

9. You will pay the full amount for the course to the university and once you pass the course, the school will help you claim it back. Must hand in or email your CV & letter of application by Thursday 22.09.2011 at 15:00 Maximum places available: 5 Successful applicants will be informed either by telephone or in person by Monday 26.09.2011.