progression module launch. congratulations, you made it! who can help? but where next? how will you...

Progression Module Launch

Congratulations, you made it!

Who can help?

But where next?

How will you get there?

Aims of the session

What’s it all about? How does it work? What’s expected of you?

Do you know where you are in terms of your non-academic development?

What are the benefits – what did other students have to say?

NO scores(out of 15)

Outcome

12-15 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve all of these things.

8-11 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve most of these things.

4-7 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve some of these things.

0-3 Am I really being honest with myself? There is always room for personal improvement and further development .

Questionnaire results

Competition for places in HE

The competition for some courses and careers is fierce

What differentiates you?

Veterinary science Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Teaching

Architecture Physio Biological sciences Engineering Music

Dance Law Midwifery Nursing

Introduction to the module

Videoscribe

Units and CATs

Unit 1 Unit 2

Unit 4Unit 3

Research, visits and workshops

and

Use the PM web page as a research tool

Benefits of the Module

Promote yourself to universities and employers

Early preparation = competitive advantage

Awareness of HE and career options

30 UCAS points

Enhanced support in HE and career research

HE and career decision making

Benefits of the Module“The Progression Module has given me a goal to work towards; increasing my incentive to work hard.”

The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form

“The Progression Module has enhanced my commitment to my choice of career …and the opportunity to have an interview and …write a personal statement will help to strengthen my application [for medical school]”

Woodkirk Academy

Unit 1

Academic achievements

Understanding of chosen course/career

An ability to sell yourself effectively

Evidence of related work/voluntary experience

All units

Unit 3

Unit 4

Evidence of HE/work readiness All units

What do HEIs and employers want?

Top 10 most useful things about the course

2013/14 Evaluation

1. Course/HE choices 6. Time for in-depth research

2. Student finance and budgeting 7. Preparation/head start for Year 13

3. Personal statements 8. SWOT

4. Mock interview 9. Improving confidence

5. CVs and letters of application 10. Insight into graduate/future prospects

What happens next?

Formal registration online

Complete during Year 12

Work submitted July 2015

Pass module August/September

Apply to university/employment from September Y13

Formal Awards Ceremony November Y13

Three things to remember today.....

HE/career decision making during sixth form will influence the rest of your life and career – so hugely important

Getting hung up on the 30UCAS points means youhave missed the point of the Module!

Qualifications alone are not enough so consider what will differentiate you fromthe competition

Open Days 2015

Wednesday 24 JuneThursday 25 JuneSaturday 19 SeptemberSaturday 24 OctoberFriday 4 December

9.30am – 3.00pm