Post 18 Options
Deciding what to do when you leave sixth form can be a challenge especially when there are so many opportunities to choose from including:
- Higher Education
- Further Education
- Apprenticeships
- Employment and Training
- Making Decisions and Lifestyle and Finance
You can make an appointment to speak to your school Connexions Personal Adviser to discuss your options further and get help with the application process.
Post Sixth Form Presentation 2015-16
The Post Sixth Form presentation includes information about key dates for university, student finance and apprenticeships; allows you to compare academic qualifications and work-based training; and useful resources to help you choose from the variety of university courses on offer and search for Higher Apprenticeship. To view the presentation ask your school Connexions Personal Adviser for the password.
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Moving on at 18 Magazine 2015 -16
The Moving on at 18 magazine 2015 -16 is a CfBT Education Trust publication written by Alison Dixon. The magazine has lots of useful resources to help you with your decisions after sixth form whether you are thinking of applying to university, gap year or a higher apprenticeship. You can download your copy of the magazine here. Speak to your Connexions Personal Adviser for the password.
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Informed Choices 2015/16
Informed Choices 2015/2016 is a Russell Group publication. The Russell Group include 24 leading universities who have put together a booklet to help students make informed choices about selecting higher education options. The booklet has lots of useful information and includes a section about which Advanced Level subjects may be useful for certain university courses. To view the publication use the following link Informed Choices 2015/2016 or download it below and ask your Connexions Personal Adviser for the password.
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UCAS
UCAS stands for the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. This is the service that you will need to use to apply for Higher Education courses in England. You can search for Higher Education courses and find out about course entry requirements on the website. You will need to register an account to apply for a course and will be given a generic password from your school. UCAS is an inclusive application process, whether you have Special Education Needs, Learning Difficulties or Disabilities or are leaving care the 'Individual needs' UCAS webpage provides information about extra support.
University Open Days and Taster Days
Student Finance
You can apply for a tuition fee loan and extra maintenance support to help with living costs if you are planning to go to university this year through Student Finance. If you plan to go to uni in 2016 the non-re-payable maintenance grant will be replaced with a new maintenance loan. To find out more information about applying for Student Finance visit Student Finance on www.gov.uk
You may be entitled to a scholarship or bursary for the course you intend to study at University. Click on the following links to search for scholarships, grants, bursaries and funding. If you have a learning difficulty or disability and are applying to university click here to find out about funding you may be eligible for or speak to your Connexions Personal Adviser.
You may be entitled to a scholarship or bursary for the course you intend to study at University. Click on the following links to search for scholarships, grants, bursaries and funding. If you have a learning difficulty or disability and are applying to university click here to find out about funding you may be eligible for or speak to your Connexions Personal Adviser.
Alternatives to Higher Education
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If you are thinking of not continuing in Higher Education then take a look at the Not Going To Uni website which has lots of useful information about alternatives to HE.
You can download the Apprenticeship Guide from the notgoingtouni website. If your 14-18 and would like to develop employment related skills in industries where there is a national skills shortage such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Digital Technologies, Product Design and the Built Environment, then visit www.utcolleges.org and www.studioschooltrust.org to find out more about local opportunities. |