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Introductions Roshan Walkerley – University of East Anglia Year 13 Students – Caitlin Fletcher & Rhys
Dainton Mr C Anderson – Director of Sixth Form
(outgoing) Anna Morrison – Apprenticeships Mrs E Edwards – Competitive Courses
UCAS from a student’s prospective• Rhys Dainton – Year 13• Caitlin Fletcher Year 13
What are Apprenticeships?
A real job, with a real employerPaid a salaryContract of employment, holiday, sick etc.QualificationsSupport from a training providerProgression opportunities
Some of the possibilities...
Accounting Advertising & Marketing Agriculture Animal Care Aviation Operations
Business Administration Catering & Professional Chef Creative & Digital Media
Construction Customer Service Energy Assessment Electrical Engineering
Engineering Floristry Hairdressing Health Horse Care Horticulture Information
Technology Journalism Legal Services Life Science Management Motor Vehicle
Painting & Decorating Public Relations Surveying Trees & Timber Warehousing &
Storage Witness Care
Components of a framework
Competence
Literacy,Numeracy
& ICT
Knowledge
Personal Learning &Thinking
Skills(PLTS) Employment Rights
& Responsibilities (ERR)
1 2
3
4
5
Levels available
Are there any jobs?
Over 19,182 vacancies currently advertised
5 miles = 52 apprenticeships10 miles = 135 apprenticeships15 miles = 305 apprenticeships 20 miles = 615 apprenticeships
New minimum wage for apprentices rising to £3.30 per hour
in October 2015
Some of the top paying apprenticeship jobs
in the area today
Job opportunity Closing date
Weekly salary
Annual salary
RBS Relationship Manager
1st August £294 £15,288
BT IT Telecomms 31st August £271 £14,092
EFT Flurotech, Engineering
7th August £250 £13,000
Apprentice Dental Nurse
2nd August £214 £11,128
How do you find an apprenticeship?
1. Register on Find an Apprenticeship
2. Start searching for different job
opportunities
3. Start doing your research
4. Look out for jobs with the big companies
who advertise early
5. Contact companies and get some
experience
Thank you!
Find out more atFind an Apprenticeship
What Support do we offer?
Introduction to UCAS – May 2015 University Survival – June 2015 Higher Education Conference – June 2015 Course guidance – Form Tutors & Subject
Teachers Personal Statement – Form Tutor &
Subject Teachers Reference – Form Tutor
Where to look?
www.ucas.com – Course Search University Prospectuses www.university.which.co.uk/ www.guardian.co.uk/education/
universityguide Open Days
Completing the UCAS Form
Should be registered – 75% last count
Personal details Examination results Personal statement – Draft over
holidays
Choices
Five choices Be realistic 1 or 2 aspirational choices 2 or 3 close to predicted grades 1 Back up
Example
Gary is predicted BCC at A2 level Aspirational choice – BBB Realistic choice – BBC Realistic choice – BCC Realistic choice – CCC Back up choice - CCD
Important Dates Registering with UCAS – Now!!! Autumn term begins – 2nd September 2015 Oxbridge/Medicine/VetSci deadline – 15th October
2015 School deadline - 30th November 2015 UCAS deadline - 15th January 2016 Mock Exams – March 2016 Reply to Offers - May 2016 Final Day / Dinner & Dance – 27th May 2016 Results Day - 11th August 2016
Useful Contacts – 6th Form Team Mrs Howard – Director of Sixth Form
[email protected] Dr Lancaster - Deputy Director of Sixth Form [email protected] Mrs Edwards – Deputy Director of Sixth Form [email protected] Mr Cooper – Assistant Learning Coordinator
[email protected] Mrs Taylor - Assistant Learning Coordinator [email protected]
Useful Contacts – Form Tutors Mr Sansom 12DS [email protected] Miss Downing 12DDo [email protected] Mr Tandingan 12RTa [email protected] Mrs Naylor 12LN [email protected] Mrs Fuller 12RF [email protected] Mrs Braithwaite 12JB
[email protected] Mr Latham 12JL [email protected] Mrs Tiebosch 12DT [email protected] Mr Eck 12RM [email protected] Mr Page 12CP [email protected]
Other Useful Contacts Mr Tucker – Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum
[email protected] Mr Anderson – Assistant Headteacher [email protected] Mrs Adams – Sixth Form Administrator
[email protected] Mrs Moroney – Sixth Form Attendance Officer
[email protected] Mr Griffiths – Careers Officer [email protected]
Competitive Courses
• Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry
• Support Sessions• Thursday 9th July after school
Why do these students need extra support?
• Personal Statement• Additional Application materials• Admissions Tests• Interview Preparation
Year 13
Complete UCAS Form early Attendance & punctuality Use of study periods Details are up to date Any issues contact us
Important Dates Registering with UCAS – Now!!! Autumn term begins – 2nd September 2015 Oxbridge/Medicine/VetSci deadline – 15th October
2015 School deadline - 30th November 2015 UCAS deadline - 15th January 2016 Mock Exams – March 2016 Reply to Offers - May 2016 Final Day / Dinner & Dance – 27th May 2016 Results Day - 11th August 2016