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Young Applicants in Schools and Collages Scheme (YASS) F. Ahmed Co-ordinator or Curriculum Enrichment Activities

F. Ahmed Co-ordinator or Curriculum Enrichment Activities

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Young Applicants in Schools and Collages

Scheme (YASS)

F. AhmedCo-ordinator or Curriculum Enrichment Activities

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Introduction

• It is an Open University module.

• Gives able post-16 students the chance to study at a higher level without leaving friends and family behind.

• Study fits around school work and social lives, encourages independent learning and builds confidence.

• YASS is designed to bridge the gap between school and full-time university and help able and motivated students stand out from the crowd. 

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Step 1

• Check out the OU website on http://www8.open.ac.uk/choose/yass/

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Step 2

• Check out available courses on http://www8.open.ac.uk/choose/yass/modules-available /

• Choose either a 10 or 15 points module NO MORE!

• Click on the course link to find out if you can still register on it.

NB: Registration deadline for some courses has already past.

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Step 3

• Write a letter of application to Mr Ahmed stating the following:– List 3 courses (in order of preference, numbered 1, 2 & 3). If no more

places left on first choice, then will be given a place on the second, etc.)

– Why you want to do the course.– Convince him that you have what it takes to do the

course alongside your A-level studies.• Are you an organised, independent learner?• Can you handle the workload?!

– Include 2 referees: (telephone & email)• 1st referee must not be a friend or relative e.g. GCSE

Teacher.• 2nd referee must be a relative e.g. Parent.

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Step 4

• Construct a professional CV and send it to Mr Ahmed along with your letter.– must include all your qualifications

• GCSE’s and grades achieved• Any other qualifications

Letters and CV’s can be emailed to:[email protected]

Alternatively you can hand it in to the front office. Address the envelope to: Mr F. Ahmed, Co-ordinator or Curriculum Enrichment

Activities.

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Step 5

•Wait for the call!!– Only successful applicants will be

contacted by Monday 26.09.2011.

–Mr Ahmed will arrange a provisional booking for you on a your chosen course.

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Step 6

• A meeting will be called after school (date tbc) to fill in the Open University application form.

• YASS contact will be invited to school to speak to successful applicants about the courses, pastoral support and more.

• Students officially enrol and start on their chosen course.

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Reminder! [important dates]

• You will pay the full amount for the course to the university and once you pass the course, the school will help you claim it back.

• Must hand in or email your CV & letter of application by Thursday 22.09.2011 at 15:00

• Maximum places available: 5

• Successful applicants will be informed either by telephone or in person by Monday 26.09.2011.