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Year 13 Parent Information Evening

Year 13 Parent Information Evening. Passport to Success. You’ve made the right choice We are now rated in the top 10% of UK Colleges 100% pass rate at A2 and 84% of our students achieved A*-C grades

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Year 13 Parent Information Evening

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  1. Year 13 Parent Information Evening Passport to Success

  2. You’ve made the right choice • We are now rated in the top 10% of UK Colleges • 100% pass rate at A2 and 84% of our students achieved A*-C grades • Many stand out subjects – Government and Politics, Drama, Media Studies, Sociology, Psychology, History, Economics all top 10% in the country Source: Alps 2013

  3. Why is Year 13 so important? • Year 13 is the foundation year for your child’s further and higher education. It is the key to successful transition to furthering their studies and employment.

  4. Year 13 Timeline • September 2013 – Re- enrol and continue A2 courses. • October - December 2013 - UCAS applications continue, big focus on Personal Statements, References and Send Off • January 2014 – some students may be retaking exams. Please check with your child and ensure all payments have been made to the school using Paypal • May/June 2014– Exams • August 2014– Results • September/October 2014 - University

  5. Expectations • Behaviour – you are role models to the rest of the school • Attendance and punctuality • Complete your work to the best of your ability • Meet deadlines for homework and coursework • To inform your tutor if you need support with your learning or any other issue

  6. Ingredients for Success • A positive attitude • Good organisation • Good time management • Good balance between academic work, leisure and part-time work

  7. This is a typical year 13 timetable – as you can see they have a lot of free time!

  8. Applying to University

  9. Going to University • It can be very daunting • The process looks complicated • We help you every step of the way!

  10. Helping you make the right choices • Trips to HE fairs in year 12 • Training for UCAS apply on-line system – Year 12 and 13 PCD • Training for personal statement writing • Tutors to support individuals who are unsure of their choices or how to write their personal statement • Communication about open days – check the boards! • Tasters / Master classes run through partnerships with specific London universities

  11. What kind of choice is there? • Over 127 colleges/universities. Different types from city to rural. Large or small. Campus or multi-site • Over 70,000 courses available. Same title doesn’t mean same course content – you need to research! • Different types of courses – sandwich, modular, major/minor, year abroad • Different teaching and assessment methods • Different entry requirements Its up to you to research and find these things out!

  12. Other factors that affect your choice • Live at home, live away, study abroad? • Sports / clubs / activities / entertainment • Shopping • Busy city or quiet campus • Culture • Bursaries available But students won’t get the full picture from a web site – they need to go and visit!

  13. The Process • Online application system – students have been trained on how use the system in PCD • A personal statement from students – chance to say why they are the best candidate for the course • A reference from teachers and tutor – we are in the process of completing these now • In February/March 2014 training for the online application of student finance for loans and grants – get your evidence ready now

  14. The Personal Statement 70-80% should be academic On average admission tutors only spend 2 minutes per application, don’t overcomplicate your PS!

  15. What can they apply for? • Standard courses - 5 choices deadline 15 January 2014 • Medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or veterinary science, or if you're applying to the universities of Oxford or Cambridge have a 15 October 2013 deadline. You will need to get a move on! • There are two deadlines for art and design courses, which are 15 January 2014 or 24 March 2014. Check the UCAS Course Search to find out the deadline for your art and design course. Offers in November 2012, on average, required 30 UCAS points less than offers in January 2013!

  16. UCAS POINTS Some universities will specify certain grades others will specify a number of points you need to achieve. This can be seen in prospectuses so ensure it is part of the course selection process! You need to be aware of your predicted grades and how likely you are to obtain a place on a certain course.

  17. Timeline for UCAS application Training started in Spring 2013 September / October 2013 Student registers with UCAS Apply on the internet Approval of Personal Statement Subject Teachers complete subject references Law and medical courses exams (LNAT, BMAT) OXFORD/CAMBRIDGE / Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry applications should be completed – October 15th 2013! Student references are gathered

  18. November - December 2013 Hornsey applications checked and sent off to UCAS £22 charge (either paid online by debit/credit card or by Paypal to the school) January 2014 Official closing date for applications (except for Art and Design applications – please check!) Opening date for receiving Art and Design March 2014 Closing date for Route B Art and Design applications

  19. Next Steps • The university then offers a place or declines (generally by email or UCAS track facility). Usually by May 2014 • Students can then accept 2 offers – 1 as a firm place and 1 as an insurance offer • Then its all down to the grades!!!

  20. UCAS EXTRA For those who don’t get any offers, or who decline their offers From April 2014 a list of vacant places will be posted. Students can then apply CLEARING In August 2014 Clearing will start on A2 results day. This is an online service which is based on a ‘first come first serve’ basis for any spaces that are still available

  21. Funding University The financial cost of going to university is now down to the student Parents/guardians are still means tested for the grants and part of the loan that is awarded • Universities charge for their courses each year and can charge up to £9,000 per year • There are grants (not paid back) and loans (paid back) to fund students through university • Students only start paying back once they earn over £21,000. If they are not working they don’t pay • Lots more information will be supplied nearer the time in February and March 2014 • As a parent you can check the directgov website or ucas.com

  22. To cover the costs of studying you can apply for: • a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your tuition fees in full • a Maintenance Loan for living costs like rent (full-time students only) • a Maintenance Grant if your household income is less than £42,600 (full-time students only) • scholarships and bursaries from colleges and universities  • extra financial help if you have a disability or children or adults depending on you

  23. Sources of Support

  24. Keep copies of your child's timetable clearly visible • Agree undisturbed study time • Remove household pressures during coursework or exam periods • Encourage a ‘Do it now!’ approach • Attend parents evenings - • Be realistic – some students will find this year challenging • Praise and celebrate with students whenever you can • Support your child’s in completing their ucas application or other plans for next year • Email or call your child’s form tutor if you are concerned: Post16@hornseyschool.com

  25. The Key Stage 5 Team • Della Gibbins– Deputy Headteacher Assessment and Data/ KS5 • Tanya Douglas- Senior Assistant Head Teacher Sixth Form/Curriculum • Jennifer Avila - Director of Learning Year 12 and 13 • Elaine Galea – Post 16 Administrator • Karen Greenwood – Life Skills Coach • Holly Maguire – The Access Project coordinator • Year 13 Tutors – Ms McKinstry, Mr Saffrey and Ms Kinch

  26. Financial Support this year • £1200 Bursary Fund – this will be available to students who are: • Living in care aged 16 or 17 • A care leaver aged 16, 17 or 18 • Aged 16, 17 or 18 and receiving Income Support • A young person with severe disabilities and in receipt of Income Support. • A disabled young person in receipt of Employment Support Allowance and receiving a disability living allowance. • £150 Bursary Fund – this will be available to students with low household incomes • Discretionary Support Fund – any student who experiences financial difficulty with meeting the costs associated with learning will be able to apply for discretionary support. • Free School Meals

  27. Where Have all our Students Gone? University Destinations

  28. Where have our students gone to University? Edward A*A*A*, Law, Queen Mary University Jhahida, A*AA, Dietetics and Nutrition, London Metropolitan University Alisha, AAB, UCL, Pharmacy Hillary, ABB, Economics, University of Kent Charlene, A*BC, English Literature, Roehampton University Edem BBB, Aerospace Engineering, Manchester Trang, BBB, Prince’s Drawing School Nafeesa, AAC, Child Nursing, City University Simi, ABC, Business and Economics, Aston University Ayala, ABC, History and Politics, Queen Mary University Mahmuda, ABC, Law, Westminster University Sharmin, ACC, Law, Brunel University Arooj, ACC, Psychology, Queen Mary University Grace, BBD, Business and Finance, Coventry University Jahead, BCC, Economics, Brunel University

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