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What a School/College Should Do?

As part of any school or college's committment to lifelong learning it ought to have in place a programme of support for all students who are applying or considering applying for higher education.

  • As a parent you are fully entitled to ask the school what level of support it is able to offer your child.

From 2013–14 the government has proposed that School/College league tables may include informaton on university progression rates. This support should include many or all of the following:

  • A library of resources, including university prospectuses and UCAS publications.
  • A trip to a university open day and to allow students to visit a number of Universities if timetable allows – or encourage weekend/holiday visits.
  • A visit to a UCAS higher education convention with stands for many or all universities.
  • Talks by representatives of one or more universities on general issues.
  • A series of sessions giving advice about the UCAS process, with training in how to use the on-line application resources.
  • Access to initiatives and activities such as Widening Participation/Outreach, Gifted and Talented, Masterclasses and Subject Conferences hosted and organised by universities.
  • A member of staff responsible for all this and available to provide assistance to both student and parents.
  • impartial advice based on the 21st century Higher Education scene without pedudice or outdated views on certain types of course or university.
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