Message For year 13 from Canterbury Christchurch University

14th August 2020Mr M Tate

Firstly, we would like to congratulate all of your A-Level students who have managed to successfully progress to their preferred destination.

No doubt the last 24 hours have been a trying time for students and staff trying to negotiate the options made available to them late in the day by the government. Our thoughts are with any student that received grades significantly lower than mock results or predicted grades and who might be facing an uncertain future while they consider making an appeal, in order to meet the terms of their University offer.

We want to reassure you that at Canterbury Christ Church University we are here to support your students at this anxious time and will hold original offers until final regraded results are received. places will be guaranteed as long as regraded results mean that the terms of the offer have been met.

We can also discuss alternative courses available with your students’ current grades and explore what opportunities are still available at Christ Church.

We have a dedicated Clearing team who are here to help with every step. Students can call 01227 926000 to discuss further.

Virtual Clearing Open Day – Saturday 15th August, 10am-4pm

Our Virtual Clearing Open Day, taking place tomorrow, is an excellent opportunity for any students who are considering applying for a university place through Clearing to find out what makes Canterbury Christ Church University such as great place to study.

The event is also suitable for any students who have already secured a place at Canterbury Christ Church University through Clearing, or otherwise, and will enable them to ask any questions they may have.

During this Virtual Open Day, students will be able to:

– find out about the course(s) they are interested in studying via a live session.
– chat with academics (and students) and have their questions answered.
– go on a tour of the University.
– check out the accommodation, to see where they might be living.
– speak to our Student Services including support and health, library, sport, careers, accommodation and IT.

Please do forward this opportunity on to any students who may benefit from this information.

Students can book their place at the Virtual Clearing Open Day by clicking here.

Kind regards,

School and College Engagement Team
Canterbury Christ Church University

Preparing For A Level Results Day : Webinar

10th August 2020Mrs C Titherington

Not sure what to expect on A level results day? Youth Employment UK are here to help.  They are hosting an online event to cover all things A levels on Tuesday 11th August.

What is it? 

They will be joined by careers advice and guidance expert Julie Poppleton, Julie will be on hand to talk you through what is going to happen on results day, what you need to know beforehand and all of your options and next steps once you receive your results.

Apprentices and graduates will also be joining them for the session so you can hear directly from young people who have been where you are now and how they have navigated their way forward.

You will also get the chance to hear from some of their Youth Friendly Employers about the skills they are looking for when they are recruiting.

When is it? 

This event will run Tuesday 11th August between 1.00pm – 2.00pm, the event will run online via zoom.

If you have never used Zoom before you might want to read this before you join. 

Why should you join?

Hear from careers experts and get your questions answered about your next steps

Talk to apprentices and graduates about how they made their choices and what they have learnt

Quiz employers on the skills and qualities they are looking for in young people

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIucO-qpjwsGNSGvZ58_SPsgkcRyxKCb2KV

Further Information

Find out more about this event by calling 01536 513388 or emailing them at info@youthemployment.org.uk

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/events/preparing-for-a-level-results-day-webinar/

Resources for students receiving their GCSE, AS and A level qualifications this summer

7th August 2020Mrs C Titherington

Ofqual has published resources for students receiving their qualifications this summer. These resources include a student guide to post-16 qualification results that provides students with additional information to help them understand how their results have been awarded, what to expect on results day, options available to them if they are unhappy with their result, and details on the appeals process for GCSE, AS and A levels.

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