Kate Thomas, Head of Sixth Form, Crickhowell High School

Crickhowell High SchoolYsgol Uwchradd Crughywel

Stepping stones, flagstones

& cornerstones

Putting together a Higher Education Programme

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Kate ThomasHead of Sixth FormWBQ Coordinator


Aims of the sessionMake your life easier

More successful applications

• Timeline & Resources• Pitfalls, Problems & Solutions

• Sharing Good Practice


What do you want to get out of today?


170 in the Sixth Form:

86% progression to HE

All applicants successfully placed in their Firm or Insurance choice by end of results day 2011

5/ 5 Oxbridge success in 2011/12

4/4 Medics

1/1 Vets


Head of Sixth Form

Year 12 Tutor Year 12 Tutor Year 12 Tutor Year 12 Tutor

Sixth Form Coordinator

Year 12 Tutor Year 12 Tutor

Pastoral Support Assistant

Careers Assistant

DeputyHead of Sixth Form


Head of Sixth Form

Year 13 Tutor Year 13 Tutor

Sixth Form Coordinator

Year 13 Tutor

Pastoral Support Assistant

Careers Assistant

DeputyHead of Sixth Form


Timeline


Year 9 Option BlocksBooklet & Guidance

Key Stage 4 Liaison with MAAT coordinator

Timeline


Guidance Evening (September)

Suitable subjectsNumber of A*s

Trawl Assembly Informs option blocks/ numbers

Timeline: Year 11


Application Form Potential CoursesPossible careers

Induction Day Making the most of Sixth Form

Results Day Suitable curriculum

Timeline: Year 11


Guidance Evening (September)

UCAS ProcessMaking Year 12 Count!

WBQ Lessons Introduction to HEGuide issued

Timeline: Year 12


Spring TermWBQ Lessons

Problem Solving 2Research HEUCAS Trail

Oxbridge Conference

Self nomination

Timeline: Year 12


March Parents HE Evening

Introduction to HEMaking a successful application

Introduction to Student FinanceY13 student ambassadors

Timeline: Year 12


April University Visit

Talk: Application ProcessTaster LecturesCampus Tour – including sports facilities and hallsUndergraduate Q & A

Timeline: Year 12


April Centigrade TestOxbridge Seminars–Information & Guidance–Current Year 13–Current undergraduates–Lead Learner mentors

Timeline: Year 12


June University VisitOxbridge TripPersonal Statement WorkshopEnd of Year 12 FormHE Choices SeminarRegister for Apply

Timeline: Year 12


September Predicted GradesApply Training Part IIOxbridge Seminar

October Mock InterviewsStudent Finance

Timeline: Year 13


March Student Life Day• Budgeting• Cooking• Personal Safety• Surviving Freshers

Parents HE Evening• Replying to offers• Student Finance• Recent graduates

Timeline: Year 13


May Leavers FormsUCAS Entry ProfileFollow up interviews

Results Day

Team!• Clear staff allocation• One way system• IT & phones• Coffee!

Timeline: Year 13


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Kate Thomas, Head of Sixth Form, Crickhowell High School

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