Progression Week and Year 2 Tutorial Pathways from Monday 1 June to Friday 5 June - Further links and documents will be added during this week.

Parent and Carer Progression Week Email - Sent 20 May 2020

Progression Week is designed to be the launch of the second year (A2) tutorial journey. In order that we are able to tailor second year tutorial sessions to particular pathways and application deadlines, students have opted for one of five different options, broadly based on their intended destination and career aim after BHASVIC.  Please see a description of each tutorial pathway below, along with some links to further information and resources.

We do hope that you are able to support your young person to make informed decisions in embarking on their next steps after BHASVIC. If you have been unable to locate the information you need following Progression Week, please do e-mail careers@bhasvic.ac.uk  or HE@bhasvic.ac.uk and we will endeavour to assist further.

EMPLOYABILITY & ENTERPRISE (EE)

The focus of the Employability & Enterprise tutorial pathway is to ensure that students who wish to progress straight to an apprenticeship or employment, have been well prepared for the world of work. We place an emphasis on exploring their skills, qualities and values, discussing the range of options available to them, improving and updating their CV, and thinking carefully about their personal ‘brand’ to be able to market themselves to a potential employer.

During Progression Week, EE students will follow a programme of activities based on helping them to understand the process of applying for an apprenticeship, employment or further training when they leave BHASVIC. They will be expected to complete detailed research into different potential career pathways and will need to try putting together an up to date CV.  

In advance of Progression Week, EE students will have been invited to become part of the A2 Tutorial -  Employability and Enterprise Microsoft TEAM which is run by Mandy Brindle (Guidance Manager who leads on Employability), and is also monitored by our Careers team (Lynne Trower, Adele Fox and Sam Davey), and the Employability & Enterprise tutor team (Alison Cousens and Corin D’Enno). All information relating to Progression Week, and the ongoing EE tutorial journey, will be posted on the TEAM and students will be able to post questions on the forum. Therefore, they should switch on their notifications for this TEAM to ensure they remain up to date.  

As a parent/carer, you may find the following information and links helpful in preparing to support your young person with their next steps:

• Progression Week Enterprise & Employability Student Guide 2020
• Enterprise & Employability Introduction to Students Powerpoint 2020
• Barclays LifeSkills for Parents and Barclays LifeSkills Tools & Tips for Families
• Careers Advice for Parents from Youth Employment UK
• Pathways to Profressional Careers - A Guide for Parents from Target Careers 
• Parents’ and Carers Information Pack from Amazing Apprenticeships
• Guide to Apprenticeships 2020
• University Degree Apprenticeship Guide

 Further links to a whole host of progression and careers related content can be found here: Parents & Carers > Careers & Employability

 MEDICAL CAREERS

The Medical Careers tutorial pathway is intended to prepare students for making applications to medicine, dentistry or veterinary science, and meeting the early UCAS deadline for applications in these subjects. During Progression Week, students should commit time to completing further detailed research into different medical schools and universities, as well as different course entry requirements and any additional requirements required or suggested by the higher education providers (for example, work experience, extra-curricular activities, entrance exams).

Activities during Progression Week will be geared towards helping students understand the process of applying to these subjects to ensure they are well prepared to make a competitive application.

Following Progression Week, students should complete each of the assignments set for them by the Medical Careers tutors, Jacquie Punter and Lucy Day. These have been designed to help them build their personal statements and prepare for entrance exams. All activities and information will be posted on the A2 Tutorial - Medical Careers Microsoft TEAM. Students will have been invited to join this TEAM in advance of Progression Week and should switch on their notifications so they keep up to date.

As a parent/carer, you may find the following information and links helpful in preparing to support your young person with their next steps:

• Website for the Medical Schools Council
• Parents' Guide from The Medic Portal

 OXBRIDGE

The Oxbridge tutorial pathway is intended to prepare prospective Oxbridge applicants for making a competitive application, and meeting the early UCAS deadline required for these colleges.

During Progression Week, students will follow a programme of events and activities which will help them to understand the process of applying to Oxford or Cambridge. They will be expected to complete detailed research into the different colleges, as well as course entry and other special requirements. After Progression Week, they will then begin the A2 tutorial programme led by Neil Commin.

All Oxbridge tutees should expect to commit time over Progression Week, and in each of the subsequent weeks during the summer term, to complete the personal statement assignments set by Neil to ensure they are best placed to make a competitive application. They will also begin preparation for entrance exams.

In advance of Progression Week, students will be enrolled on the A2 Tutorial - Oxbridge Microsoft TEAM which is run by Neil Commin and Nikki Fabry (Guidance Manager who leads on Higher Education). All activities and information will be posted on the Team and students will be able to post questions in the forum. They should switch on their notifications for this TEAM in order to keep up-to-date. 

If students require further specific information or support with their Oxbridge research, please encourage them to chat with Neil or Nikki through the Team or by emailing HE@bhasvic.ac.uk

As a parent/carer, you may find the following information and links helpful in preparing to support your young person with their next steps:

• Higher Education Guidance - Oxbridge Pathways 2020
• Supporting an Oxford Applicant – A Parents’ and Carers’ Guide
• Studying at Cambridge: A Guide for Parents and Supporters

UCAS

Many of our students opt to follow the UCAS tutorial pathway in their A2 year which is designed to guide and support them in making an application to a UK university (excluding Oxbridge colleges).

During Progression Week, UCAS students will follow a programme of activities designed to help them understand the process of applying to higher education. They will be expected to complete detailed research into different universities, subject choices and entry requirements.

In advance of Progression Week, they will be invited to become part of the A2 Tutorial UCAS Microsoft TEAM which is run by Nikki Fabry (Guidance Manager who leads on Higher Education), and is also monitored by our Careers Advisers (Lynne Trower and Adele Fox). Further information will be posted on the TEAM and students will be able to post questions on the forum. Students should  switch on their notifications for this TEAM, so they can keep up-to-date. 

As a parent/carer, you may find the following information and links helpful in preparing to support your young person with their next steps:

• Progression Week UCAS Student Guide 2020
• My Future Plans Introduction Powerpoint 2020
• My Future Plans Powerpoint - University Research, Open Days & WhatUni
• My Future Plans Powerpoint - Types of Degrees, Taster Days, Summer Schools, FE Options & Gap Year's
• UCAS Undergraduate: Advice for Parents and Guardians
• Just before lockdown, we were able to host our parent/carer Higher Education Information Evenings which gave information on UCAS, Student Finance and how to support your young person in researching different subject choices, course entry requirements and universities. The resources relating to those events can be found HERE
• Student Finance Guidance for Parents and Partners
• Many Universities are currently offering virtual tours and online events – see, as an example, the University of Sussex’s page here and the University of Brighton’s page here
• Most universities have dedicated pages for parents and carers so do check these if there are specific institutions that your young person has in mind.

VISUAL ARTS

Students who are keen to progress to a Visual Arts course in either further or higher education, will have opted for a Visual Arts tutor group which is designed to help them to understand the process of applying to a Visual Arts course, and support them in putting together a portfolio which showcases their skills. During Progression Week, they will be expected to complete detailed research into different art colleges and universities, as well as different subject choices and course entry requirements.

In advance of Progression Week, they will be invited to become part of the A2 Tutorial Visual Arts Microsoft TEAM which is run by Nicola Twaites (Guidance Manager who leads on the Visual Arts Tutorial).  Further information will be posted on this TEAM and students will be able to post questions on the forum. Students should switch on their notifications for this TEAM, so they can keep up-to-date. 

 As a parent/carer, you may find the following information and links helpful in preparing to support your young person with their next steps:

• Progression Week Visual Arts Student Guide 2020
• Visual Arts Powerpoint Presentation - June 2020
• Art & Design Guide from The Complete University Guide
• Target Careers: Careers in Art & Design
• The Creative Industries

Parent Pack May 2020 - Amazing Apprenticeships

Parents' Guide to Apprenticeships 2019 - 2020

Parents' Guide to Degree Apprenticeships 2019 - 2020

All Careers and Employability Information, Advice and Guidance at BHASVIC falls under our “Futures Framework” strategy

CEIAG: Futures Framework
Meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks

Gatsby Measures – for more info, please refer to p7-9 of Careers Guidance for FE & Sixth Form Colleges (October 2018)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/679639/Careers-Guidance.pdf

BHASVIC is working towards meeting all the Gatsby benchmarks. In addition to general cross-college activities listed below, curriculum departments offer specific activities which are listed in their annual self-assessment report.

1) A stable careers programme – an embedded programme of careers education and guidance that is known and understood by students, teachers/tutors, governors and employers

2) Learning from career and labour market information - Every student should have access to good quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. They will need the support of an informed adviser to make best use of available information

3) Addressing the needs of each student - Students have different career guidance needs at different stages. Opportunities for advice and support need to be tailored to the needs of each individual. A college’s career programme should embed equality and diversity considerations throughout

4) Linking curriculum and learning to careers. All teachers/tutors should link curriculum learning with careers. STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of career paths

5) Encounters with employers and employees. Every student should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment activities including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes (Two meaningful encounters per year: one linked to curriculum)

6) Experience of workplaces. Every student should have first-hand experience of the workplace through work visits, work shadowing and /or work experience to help their exploration of career opportunities and expand their networks (after two years, at least one experience of workplace)

7) Encounters with further and higher education. All students should understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them. This includes both academic and vocational routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities and in the workplace

8) Personal guidance. Every student should have opportunities for guidance interviews with a careers adviser, who could be internal or external, provided that they are trained to an appropriate level. These should be available whenever significant study or career choices are being made (every student has one careers interview by 18 in addition to one by 16)

Employability & Enterprise at BHASVIC - Please click on the links below to see how subjects combine with career opportunities.

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LMI Bulletin October 2019

LMI Bulletin February 2020

LMI Bulletin June 2020

Indeed Jobs Brighton

Please find the list below of past and future guest visitors to our Employability and Enterprise tutor groups from 2019 - 2020:-