IAG: Sharing good practice
Delivering IAG in
FE / Sixth Form sector
Rob Ferguson
(Newham Sixth Form College) May 2012
What we do well
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IAG prior to enrolment - interviews
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Enrolment IAG
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To liaise with tutors, teachers and managers, to provide a
comprehensive service while students on course
Work with our partnership universities, on activities around mock
interviews and writing a personal statement, this has involved
working with Queen Mary, London , Middlesex University and
Greenwich university.
SAMDA – Student Assisted Medical and Dental Application - a
student led organisation from Barts and London Medical School.
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May
2012
What we do well
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Work in partnership with high profile employers to:
- raise awareness
- aspirations
- understanding of careers
- employability skills
Examples include:
- Law careers day with Royal Bank of Scotland
- CV workshop delivered by Barclays
- Employer led days with Price Waterhouse Coopers and KPMG
- Pilot with Accenture, Global consultancy firm to deliver an
interactive, fun, character building, employability programme
- Olympic opportunities
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May
2012
Challenges
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Pre-entry interview students have misconceptions about
entry requirements.
Understanding the importance of the GCSEs for those
on Level 3 courses and entry to higher education and
employment.
Apprenticeships – entry levels, jobs roles, progression
opportunities.
Health and Social Care – understanding of requirements
for Nursing degree courses and university selection.
Student Finance – difficulty with online applications and
income-assessed applications.
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May
2012
IAG: Preparing for HE
Year 12
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Interview and enrolment
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Progress Review
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Understanding entry requirements, attainment targets and
preparation for HE
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Prepare Oxbridge/Medical applicants
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HE assignment
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Review of predicted grades vs. actual grades in previous year by
subject
June: Start application on UCAS Apply
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May 2012
IAG: The Application Journey
Key milestones:
Year 12
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University and course choices
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Preparation for HE
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Progression initiatives / HEI collaboration at curriculum level
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HE Fair / HE Week
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HE in FE and alternatives
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Personal Statement
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Start of application
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May 2012
IAG: The Application Journey
Key milestones:
Year 13
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Choices – review, check, IAG.
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Personal statement support
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Application completion deadline by October half-term
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Deadlines for the number of applications submitted weekly by tutors
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Entire application reviewed and checked – Course Choice Form
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Entry requirements including AS/Yr 1 grades, predicted grades, level
2 English and maths reviewed and checked
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Unrealistic course choices referred back to student – clear criteria set
for tutors and students to follow
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May 2012
IAG: The Application Journey
Key milestones:
Year 13
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References checked
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January 15 Deadline
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UCAS Extra – February
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Interview invitations
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Reply deadlines May – July
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Support for students not holding offers
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Confirmation – Clearing – Placements checked daily until October
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May 2012
UCAS Apply and Adviser Track
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Enables tracking of progress of applications by group
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Applicant Status Reports (monthly): Track choices, decisions, replies
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Applications in progress
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Applications sent
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Waiting for applicant to reply
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Eligible for Extra / Clearing / New Offer
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Waiting for University to respond
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Enables view of applicants decisions and offer conditions from their
HEIs
Enables view of applicants’ replies
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May 2012
UCAS Reports
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Progression Report (~ Dec)
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Centre application characteristics
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UCAS application characteristics
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Centre choice : accept ratio (institution and subject)
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National choice : accept ratio (institution and subject)
Offers Report (~April/May)
 Number applications, offers, acceptances from HEIs
 Top ten
 Offers by: Characteristics; Subjects; Tariff; Mission Group
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May 2012
UCAS Reports
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Competitors Report (~ May)
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All information in Progression and Offers Reports mapped
against a minimum of 5 ‘competitor’ centres.
For example:
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A.N. Other College Bespoke Report
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May 2012
In-House Bespoke Reports
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HE Applications and Placements: Year on Year Trends
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University Choices and Offers year on year
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Predicted grades against actual grades by subject
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Destinations trends year on year
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Sutton Trust HE Destination Report
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Clearing Tracking Report (May to October)
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Choice: Accept Comparison Report
Rob Ferguson & Paddy Salter
(Newham Sixth Form College) May 2012