UCAS and Enrichment Resources

Apprenticeship Online Parents Evening

Please see the following documents from the Y12 Apprenticeship Online Parents Evening 08^th February 2024:

Apprenticeships Parents Information Evening

Mace Presentation

Apprenticeships Information Evening Video

UCAS Online Parents Evening

Please see the following documents from the Y12 UCAS Online Parents Evening 25^th January 2024:

UCAS Information Evening Video

UCAS Timeline For Apply 2025 Cohort

Why University?

Finances For University

Here you will find lots of useful and interesting resources for students and parents. Follow the links below to take you to the range of resources available. It will be updated on a regular basis, so check back regularly:

Websites
Powerpoint Presentations
Sixth Form Blog

Websites

The links below will take you directly to the websites listed:

UCAS Website:

Year 13 students use it to apply and track their applications

Year 12 students can use it to search for undergraduate courses

(www.ucas.com)

UCAS Advisor for Parents:

Parents can follow the link below for information about UCAS and

the process of applying to university

UCAS Advisor

Apply to Uni:

An excellent university comparison site full of unbiased advice on how to choose a university

(www.applytouni.com)

Whatuni?

Whatuni helps students find the right university and it allows them to search for a course by Entry Requirements or by University Ranking. The website is full of advice, student reviews, free prospectuses, open days, videos and much, much more......

http://www.whatuni.com

Student Finance:

The official Website for all up to date information and to apply for student finance

(https://www.gov.uk/student-finance)

The Student Ladder :

For 15-18 year old students offering advice on A levels, degrees and alternative programmes for 18 year olds and also work experience, gap year and career options ( www.studentladder.co.uk)

Bright Knowledge

Bright Knowledge is the essential guide to careers, education and student life

http://www.brightknowledge.org/

Pure Potential:

Free of charge support for students making decisions about their future, including plenty of useful advice on applying to university, school leaver programmes, work experience and choosing a career. There is also a section for parents

(https://pure-potential.co.uk/)

Directions:

(http://www.directions.org.uk/)

Arch

Arch specialises in getting young people into great careers in IT, Digital, Marketing, Financial Services and Business through the Government backed Apprenticeship programme.

http://www.archapprentices.co.uk/

future-talent.com

future-talent.com is the fastest growing online resource for school and college leavers across the UK and hosts a range of opportunities from apprenticeships and sponsored degrees to gap year and free training programmes.

http://www.future-talent.com/

All About School Leavers

An excellent site full of latest Apprenticeships and School Leavers Programmes, advice on writing cover letter and interview tips. You can also take a Career Test.

http://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk

Unistats

The official website for comparing course data from UK universities and higher education colleges.
https://unistats.direct.gov.uk

University of London Taster Courses:

This website has links to taster courses in a variety of subjects taking place at universities and colleges across London.

(www.london.ac.uk/tasters)

Open Days:

This website allows you to browse the university and college open day calendar and book your free place. It also has loads of advice on what to do at open days to make the most of the experience. (www.opendays.com/calendar/)