University of Suffolk Online Summer School

4th August 2020Mrs C Titherington

The University of Suffolk residential summer school programme has been moved online for 2020.

The virtual event is an opportunity for college and 6th form students to get an insight into university life from current University of Suffolk students and staff as well as receive advice and practical guidance.

Many students have missed out on attending UCAS fairs, university open days & visits and starting their preparations for university applications in the past few months. Uni Camp is great chance for students to find out more about university and get back on track with their journeys into higher education. The event will be open to Year 13 students as well those in Year 12 (or equivalent) with information on how to make the most of clearing and looking at options for after results day in August.

The event will run over 3 days, Wednesday 5th – Friday 7th August. Students are able to take part in all 3 days or choose to attend the sessions and workshops they are most interested in. Workshops/sessions will cover:

  • Preparing for university (UCAS applications, writing a personal statement, finance, making the most of clearing etc.)
  • University life (Q&A with current students, student skills, life on campus etc.)
  • Academic courses (taster sessions with UOS lecturers, research skills, student experiences etc.)

Current students and staff will be on hand during all of the sessions to answer any questions in chat boxes and students will not need to use their camera/microphone. Students will be able to access sessions through their internet browser and will not need to download any specialist software.

For more information about Uni Camp and how to register, see www.uos.ac.uk/unicamp.

 

Careers Advice – Get Help With Your Life Choices

31st July 2020Mrs C Titherington

Build confidence and skills to get the jobs you want. Because you matter.

If you’re aged 14-24, Youth Employment UK has lots of information about early careers advice, choosing study subjects, money matters, mental health.  You can join them as a Young Professional for free skills training or as a Volunteer Youth Ambassador and their whole website explodes into life. Interact with tips, advice, mentoring and opportunities that match your interests.

Click here for more information

University Advice for Year 13s

14th July 2020Mrs C Titherington
To support Year 13s this Results Day, UK University Search have teamed up with a range of universities from across the UK to offer a series of Results Day Webinars. All of these webinars are completely free of charge, and different universities will be featured every day with advice for students about predicted grades, Results Day and Clearing. Each webinar will also feature a live Q&A session so students can ask any questions they have directly to universities and receive a response.
 
Monday 10 August: Predicted Grades – Everything you Need to Know
Tuesday 11 August: Results Day Guide
Wednesday 12 August: Clearing, Adjustment and Deferrals

With just 1 month to go until A-Level Results Day on Thursday 13 August, it’s important that you understand what’s going to happen on the day, and have a back-up plan in case your results aren’t what you hoped.

UK University Search has brought together a whole range of universities from across the UK for 3 fantastic webinars leading up to Results Day, to ensure you receive lots of advice as well as having the chance to ask your questions directly to university experts.

Simply scroll to explore our webinars, and click register to secure your free place.
Predicted Grades – Everything you Need to Know
Monday 10 August 12:00
Universities will be using predicted grades rather than exam results this year, for the first time ever. We’ll be talking about how your predicted grades are calculated, what you can do if you’re unhappy.
Register Now >
Results Day Guide
Tuesday 11 August 12:00
Your complete guide to Results Day 2020, we’ll be talking to universities about how you can prepare for the big day, how to keep positive and calm the night before, and what to do on the day.
Register Now >
Clearing, Adjustment and Deferrals
Wednesday 12 August 12:00
If you fail to meet the requirements for your first choice, or if your results are better than you expected, you need to be ready to pick up the phone and call universities to find out what places they have. A team of universities will be offering you lots of advice and answering questions.
Register Now >

The University of Suffolk Virtual Taster Sessions

14th July 2020Mrs C Titherington

The University of Suffolk have put together a set of brand new virtual taster sessions to give potential applicants in years 11-13 the chance to explore studying the subject at university, meet one of their lecturers and ask any questions they might have.

The sessions will take place as follows:

Subject

Title

Date

Time

Computing

Building an Online Shop

27 July 

13.00

Computer Game Design

Gameplay and Systems Design

30 July

13.00

Sociology

Sociology: Are things getting better? – Worldwide Happiness and Well Being

31 July

11.00

Students can register via the online forms found here and joining instructions will be sent beforehand. 

They will be launching more virtual taster sessions soon – so please do continue to check their website.

RBLI Vocational Skills Courses

By Mandy Simmons15th January 2019

January – February 2019.

A number of queries have come in regarding availability for the RBLI skills based courses, here is a list of courses currently available.

 

LOCATION COURSE START DATE DURATION
Margate Functional Skills Maths Various over next 2 weeks 2-3 days a week, total 10 days
Margate Functional Skills English Various over next 2 weeks 2-3 days a week, total 10 days
Maidstone Customer Service 1 21/01/2019 5 days
Margate Warehousing L2 21/01/2019 15 days
Ashford Employability E3 28/01/2019 5 days
Ashford IT for beginners 04/02/2019 5 days
Maidstone IT L1 04/02/2019 15 days
Tonbridge Warehousing L2 18/02/2019 15 days
Margate Health & Social care L1 18/02/2019 15 days

 

A reminder of the eligibility:

 

  • Aged 16+
  • Unemployed and in receipt of benefits and able to provide evidence*
  • Can provide a Passport or Birth Certificate as ID
  • Can provide proof of address
  • Employed earning less than £15,736

*If not in receipt of benefits the learner must be aged 16-24, unemployed or inactive and be able to provide NEET evidence

NHS Success!

By Ms J Gipson13th November 2018

Tuesday 13th November 5.30-6.30pm – open to all parents and students.

NHS Success! inspires young people to seize control of their future and consider the wide range of over 350 different career possibilities available to them working in the NHS. It’s a fun and engaging presentation, which is also informative and inspirational

.Professional actors portray an array of characters in a healthcare environment ranging from the Royal Voluntary Service to Chief Surgeon. The central character, who hasn’t any real idea of the impact that the NHS could have on his/ her future either physically or career wise, gets to explore, with the audience, the fascinating and exciting world of healthcare.

 

Students and parents will:Learn about the variety of pathways and progression routes available in healthcare

  • Appreciate the variety of fulfilling and rewarding roles, for men and women, and that it’s not all just ‘doctors and nurses’ and highly qualified specialists
  • Realise a job in Healthcare offers training and real career progression
  • Understand that working in Healthcare can be exciting, with a great social aspect
  • Find out where to get help, support and more information to make better decisions for their future