Welcome to our What Next? Evening
Live to Learn, Learn to Live. Our young people are living, learning and negotiating their lives in an increasingly complex and challenging world (The Young Foundation)
This calls for empowered and resilient young people who can play an active role in navigating their own paths
What Next? I don t want to stay in education. I want to get a job and start earning. I have no idea! I want to learn on the job. I fancy going to Uni, but I don t know what to study. I know what I want to study, where I will be going and what I need to do to get there!
Life Ready: The UCAS process Early Deadline Process of creating a Personal Statement and Applying Structured Keeps All Possible Options Open
Life Ready: The UCAS process I am not going Not a problem Personal statement to university so do not want to apply. Future career pathways
Key features of the UCAS Process Your son or daughter can make up to five choices in one application The 2018/19 Applicant Fee is: 18 for one choice 24 for up to five choices Equal Consideration and Invisibility - Universities cannot see where else students have applied. Students complete an online form. Personal Statement: 4,000 characters (1 page/ 5 paragraphs) At this stage they submit the form to Cox Green School Reference: 4,000 character (1 page/ 5 paragraphs). Predicted grades are added Application is sent to the selected universities
17 th August 2019 Results Day 24 March 2019 Art and design deadline 15 th January 2019 UCAS Application deadline for majority of courses Key dates and deadlines OCT Half Term: COX GREEN DEADLINE 1 st September 2019 Completed applications can be submitted to UCAS 4 th June 2018 Session on Writing Personal Statements Draft completed. 15 th October 2018 Medicine, dentistry, veterinary sci/med and Oxford or Cambridge. UCAS Convention What Next? Talk
Russell Group 24 leading universities Maths, Science, Engineering, Future Pathways
Applying for international universities Four Y13 students attending universities in the USA with full/partial scholarships. Relationships with external agencies Support with the production of portfolio Cost element
League Tables
Competition
Considerations Pre-university costs- open days/visits Student Finance (Information Evening to follow later in the year) The cost is manageable and there is help available! Budgeting University Job Fairs Student Bank Account Young Persons Railcard
Research! www.whatuni.com
78% - University 16% - Apprenticeship 4% Employment/ Gap Year 2% - Armed forces
University Employment Gap Year Apprenticeship Armed Forces
Gap Year activities can include: Volunteering or working abroad Travelling Improving skills Learning a different language Getting involved with land or sea conservation and science
Gap years provide the opportunity to: Develop Transferable Skills African wildlife conservation Raise Cultural Awareness Learn a New Craft Increase Work Experience Improve Language Skills ski instructor Volunteering overseas
Can I defer my university place? Contact your chosen university The University assess each case individually Communicate how you will; Make the year useful Keep up to date with your subject knowledge WARNING: Some Universities will not advise taking a GAP year.
GAP YEAR Timeline Research May - January 2018/19 Finish exams June 2019 Defer entry to University Begin University/Employment September 2020 15 months GAP year
How do you help your child choose? How Long? A few weeks to a year Where Can I go? UK or Abroad - You decide! Opportunities? Something for everyone, but don t leave it too late Which Organisation? Visit yearoutgroup.org/ planning-a-gap-year to find best fit and essential questions before booking Be Sure: - Is this right for you?
Apprenticeships WHAT IS IT? A route into employment Training and education A genuine job: Earn while they learn Nationally recognised qualifications Advance in a chosen career 90% of apprenticeships stay in employment
Different levels of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships Fantastic opportunities 28,000 apprenticeship vacancies www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Business Administration/Finance Construction Media Catering Sales and Marketing Travel Engineering Retail Child Care Sport Health and Social Care
2018 CGS Successes Where can you find out more? www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.notgoingtouni.co.uk www.coxgreen.com The schools twitter: @CoxGreenSchool
Employment WHY? No longer want to be in education or training Would like to be earning money Opportunity Gaining experience Know exactly what you want to do
Employment What does your son/daughter need to do? Research into companies and Local/National Labour Market Information Prepare a good CV/practise Interview Skills Ensure Application Forms are filled out correctly Use Social Media wisely Show them you are the right candidate Use a variety of sources to seek employment
Employment Use a variety of sources to seek employment: Word of Mouth Internet: LinkedIn Job Centre Register with various recruitment consultants Newspapers www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk
CGS Successes Estate Agency
Being The Best You Can Be White Bread Wheat Bread Dates for your diary: Whole Grain Bread What Next PSHE session: Monday 4 th June Mock Exams: Monday 18 th June Friday 29 th June Work placement weeks : Monday 11 th -15 th June, Monday 16 th -21 st July Careers and Y13 Induction: Wednesday 5 th September