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Welcome to BHASVICHigher Education Information
Evening for ParentsMarch 2015
Changing lives through learning
Housekeeping• Safety & Seats• Website & Notes• Schedule
19:00 – 19:15 Introduction19:15 – 19:45 Applying to HE19:45 – 20:15 Student Finance20:15 – 20:30 Q&A
BHASVIC Students 2015• Is HE for me?• Difficulty of the decision• More at stake• Wider opportunities• Greater competition• More information (in their pockets!)• Amazing rewards• More help (or interference!)
Student Destinations
Significant outcome for students – more so than results?
• 9 of every 10 BHASVIC students go to Uni
• Success 10% above (Russell and all sectors)
• Medicine: National = 1 in 10, BHASVIC = 1 in 2
• Oxbridge: National = 1 in 5, BHASVIC = 3 in 5
HESA Data
Degree 1st Good(1st & 2:1) Completed
State 16% 67% 94%Sixth Form College 16% 69% 95%
Independent 16% 72% 97%BHASVIC 20% 82% 98%
Widening Participation
• Students with greater barriers doing just as well in accessing HE.
• BHASVIC bucking the national gender trend.• BHASVIC students in demand locally, not just
HE.• We are increasing our specialist support.
HE OptionsUCAS• Very well established support• Our process outlined in booklet• Deadlines very important
International• HE increasingly global market• Applications can be laborious• Communicate with tutor a.s.a.p.
Wider Progression Options
• School Leaver schemes• Gap Year• Further study• Employment
School Leaver schemes
Some current options that we are promoting:• Network Rail Apprentices Programme• Deloitte BrightStart Scheme• BDO School Leaver Programme• HOP (Hemsley Orrell Partnership)• Fresh Egg• “Discover Risk”
Gap YearWhy have a gap year?• Try new experiences • Develop new skills• Build confidence• Gain independence• Gain time – post results application• Maturity – improved outcomes in HE for older
students
Gap YearWhat could a gap year include?• Travel/ Volunteering – a lot of info• Work Experience – highly valued• Apprenticeships –usually last 12 months• Year in Industry – many opportunities• Work abroad- eg au pair/Camp America• Holiday – Recharge/Life experience
Further StudyFE College, Open University, Online studyCourses & Qualifications• Higher Diplomas• Specialist Vocational Courses (e.g. Counsellor,
Financial Advisor, Pilot, National Service Academy)
• Part-time degrees• Short courses to develop new skills
Employment
• A-levels valued by employers• Networks, websites and local advice essential• Gain advice on reasons and longer term
planning• A lot of resources and support available at
BHASVIC
BHASVIC Careers ServiceTwo fully qualified careers advisers5 Days per week service
Lynne Trower Victoria Raynard
To book an appointment:• Pop in to the Student Services Centre• Email: [email protected]
Communications
• Encourage your child to take responsibility• Personal Tutor - first port of call• Changes of staff over summer• Results Day on Thursday 13 August is start of
communications. Priorities are:• A2 with no places• A1 with course failures
• Full offer of IAG in September
Next up
Angus Stroud
Higher Education