As the the Uni Connect Partnership for Essex, the Make Happen team has organised a timetable of activity for the post assessment period for year 11 and year 13 students for teachers to encourage students to attend.
The events below will take place on Zoom, from Monday 7 to Friday 11 June 2021, from 9am to 10am each day.
Monday 7 June
Apprenticeship post-16
In this session students will understand more about the differences between university and higher & degree level apprenticeships, as well as the similarities. They will be given the opportunity to compare in groups.
Tuesday 8 June
Developing financial capability
This session aims to develop students’ financial capability by introducing them to a range of important financial terms and concepts, such as banking, budgeting and saving, as well as providing practical guidance on activities such as reading bank statements and payslips. Comprehension will be tested at the end of the session through a game of banking bingo!
Wednesday 9 June
Making university choices
This session is designed to support students in identifying a university course best suited to their interests and career aspirations. The session provides guidance on how to research potential universities and courses. It also equips students with an approach to make the best of open days and events. The session will also include brief information on UCAS applications, student finance and university locations.
Thursday 10 June
Study skills: advanced note-taking – session delivered by MADE Training
The transition from Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5 is a big shift in the depth of the content and the demands put on the student. Many struggle through trying to apply the reading and note-taking skills that worked in KS4, but now don’t work so well in KS5. This compact workshop shows your students how to become active readers and how to apply the Cornell Method for taking efficient and effective notes; a technique that will serve them well as they progress on to higher levels of study.
Friday 11 June
How much does uni really cost?
This session will dispel some of the myths around the cost of studying at university and introduce the student loan system. To give them an insight into budgeting as a university student, pupils will also take part in a game where they will have to prioritise their money as they would if they were at university.
Year 13 (or equivalent) sessions
Monday 7 June
Apprenticeship post-16
In this session students will understand more about the differences between university and higher & degree level apprenticeships, as well as the similarities. They will be given the opportunity to compare in groups.
Tuesday 8 June
Preparing students for life: money & finances
Aimed at students on a pathway to university, this session will provide guidance on sources of additional financial support, and how to choose the best student/graduate bank accounts. To give students insight into budgeting as a university student, pupils will also take part in a game where they will have to prioritise their money as they would if they were at university.
Wednesday 9 June
You and your future: the perfect fit
This session introduces participants to the ideas of core values and personality preferences and encourages them to begin to explore these in relation to education and career choices after leaving school or college. The session first describes the ideas of core values and why these are important in career decisions. It then outlines a method to begin to understand what they might be. The session then outlines the idea of personality and, using the Myers Briggs model as an example, explores how different preferences in personality can be a better fit to different work environments.
Thursday 10 June
The UCAS clearing process
Are you results day ready? We all know that results day can be a stressful day for college, FE and sixth form students. That’s why Make Happen are offering the ‘Get Results day Ready’ webinar to help them navigate the many routes that are available. Our experienced team will be on hand to answer their questions about clearing, adjustment and UCAS track so that they are well prepared for any outcome on that fateful day.
Friday 11 June
CVs and covering letters
In this session, students will identify purpose and contents of CVs and cover letters. Students will learn tips and tricks for writing a professional CV and cover letter in order to ‘wow’ prospective apprenticeship providers or employers, avoiding common mistakes that often lead to applications being overlooked. Students will also examine job specifications and learn how to demonstrate they meet the essential criteria.
Please sign up for the sessions using the online form below.
Once you’ve signed up, you should receive an email from info@makehappen.org within a few minutes to confirm your expression of interest. (Please check your junk email.)
If any of your Year 13 or equivalent students are considering applying to university, or have already applied, they may qualify for a space on the Brightside Mentoring Programme, Prepare for HE. The programme runs for 12-16 weeks and students match with a mentor of their choice. The mentors will provide insight into higher education and will help students reflect on their goals and aspirations. Selection criteria may apply. Please share this link with all students who may be interested.
Any questions? Please contact Gunda g.walendy@makehappen.org or Chloe c.mayhew@makehappen.org who will be happy to help.