Parents Progression Evening 2018 Tutor Support & Progression Programme Student Finance Apprenticeships, School Leaver Programmes, Degree Apprenticeships & Sponsored Degrees Higher Education & Degrees
Parents Progression Evening 2018 Tutor Support and Progression Programme
Year 12 Progression Support so far... Tutor Support Programme: Considering Options... FutureChoices Event#1: March 2018 Researching post-18 progression options: • Researching post-18 options. • Degrees and Career options related to students subjects • Introduction to supporting resources: Unifrog, Progression.doc (delivered by subject staff) • Higher Education (HE), Further Education (FE), Apprenticeships • Specialist Speakers and Presentations • (including Degree & Sponsored Apprenticeships) and Careers Fair at Freemans Quay Sports Hall School Leavers Programmes. • Apprenticeship Talk • Studying Abroad, Own business, Gap Year “Next Generation … ” Programmes Tutor Support Programme: Reflection and Research... • Engineering • Primary Education • “What’s my story?” looking at unique selling points. • NHS Pathways • Self-assess and identify skills, knowledge and areas to develop. • Exploring Careers options and requirements and considering “Work/life” balance. • Labour Market - What and where are the future jobs? • “Why volunteer or find work placements / experiences?” • Where to find opportunities? Tutor Support Programme: Realising intentions... • Assessing skills, likes and dislikes. • How to apply. • Open Days. • Interview techniques and practice role play. • Personal Finance • Building CV’s & writing Personal Statements introduction.
Progression Support: Moving forward... Yr12 Tutor Support Programme From September 2018: • Reflection on Progression Plans Personalised support in applying to all progression routes by Academic • UCAS Registration Mentors, Subject Teachers and Careers, Progression and Aspiration • Use of Unifrog Team experts: • UCAS application support. FutureChoices Event#2: Friday 6th July, 2018 • Specific subject personal statement & CV support. • Student Finance • Specialist support programmes (Oxbridge, NHS, social work, • What it's like to be a student primary education, medicine, dentistry & veterinary medicine). • What it's like to be an apprentice • Degree Apprenticeships and School Leavers Programmes. • Choosing a university & course • Apprenticeships. • • Interview practice and preparation. Studying the Extended Project Qualification • Writing a subject specific personal statement • Specialist personal statement sessions (Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, vet medicine, primary ed, social work & NHS degrees) • Apprenticeships (including specialised subject talks) • School Leaver Programmes and Degree Apprenticeships (including specialised subject talks)
University Tuition Fees • Universities can charge up to £9,250 each year for their full time undergraduate degree courses • The government have announced they intend to freeze fees at this level for now • Tuition fee rates are available on university websites Eligible students can take a tuition fee loan each year so everyone can afford to study
Financial Assessment for Living Costs • Dependent Student- household income of parents • Independent Student Status- partners income taken into account -25 or over -married or in a civil partnership -financially supported yourself for 3 years -no living parents -estranged from parents -are responsible for a child
Money for living costs 2018 fig’s • Maintenance loan – Partially means tested – Living away from parental home rate - Maximum £8,700 - Minimum £4,054+ – Living in parental home rate - Maximum £7,324 - Minimum £3,224+
Student Funding 2018 Living away from home outside London £8,000 All students should have access to around £6,469 £7,000 £6,000 £5,000 £4,000 £3,000 £2,000 £1,000 Household Income £42,815 £55k £65k + £25K or less
Living away from home outside London £8,000 Parental Contribution £7,000 £6,000 £1,514 Maintenance £2,415 £5,000 loan Maintenance £8,700 £4,000 loan Maintenance Maintenance loan £6,469 £3,000 loan £4,955 £4,054 £2,000 £1,000 £42,875 £55k £65k + £25K or less
Additional Government Funding • Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA’s) can help with the cost of: – Non-medical help – Specialist equipment and software – Travel and other course related costs • Non- repayable • Support based on individual needs not income • Contact Disability Services – 01642 342277 or disability@tees.ac.uk
Money for living costs • Scholarship Schemes – Every university has a different scheme and details are available on university websites. Each university has their own eligibility criteria: • Who qualifies – grades, household income etc • What you can get – bursary, fee waiver, technology • How to apply
How to apply Apply to Student Finance England: www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance
Loan repayments • Student loans are very different to commercial credit; - How much you pay depends on your income - Nothing to pay until you have left education and have an income above £25,000 per year - Affordable monthly repayments - Bigger borrowing doesn't increase repayments - Any outstanding debt is written off after 30 years - It does not go on credit files - It shouldn’t affect a graduates ability to secure a mortgage - Debt collectors will not chase for it - It's repaid through the income tax system • Interest rate linked to inflation (RPI) plus up to 3%
Student loan repayments If you earn less than £25,000 30k Percentage of income 0% 20k Monthly repayments 18k £0 15k Weekly repayments £0 10k
Student loan repayments £30,000pa 30k 9% of Percentage of income £5,000 £450 (1.5%) 20k Monthly repayments 18k £37.50 Weekly repayments 15k £8.65 10k
Loan repayment example • Graduate earning £35,000pa gross – Monthly gross income £2,917 – Pension (6%) £175 – Tax £357 – National insurance £268 – Net income £2,117 – Student loan repayment £75.00 – INCOME £2,042
Summary • You don’t have to pay anything until after you have left education – everyone can afford to study • All full-time eligible students can apply for a maintenance loan to help with living costs • Most students will receive more help with their living costs than current students • Repayments are based on what you earn, not on what you owe
Useful websites / Contacts • Government services website – www.gov.uk/student-finance – More information about funding • University websites – Information about courses, bursaries, fee waivers etc. – www.tees.ac.uk • Money Saving Expert – www.moneysavingexpert.com
Progression and career opportunities... ● Apprenticeships ● School Leaver Programmes ● Sponsored Degrees ● Degree Apprenticeships
What the companies have to say?. … .every scheme will give you the opportunity to learn from the best. You’ll discover exactly what it takes to succeed, with the support to reach your full potential … . … estimates that every £1 of government investment in apprenticeships delivers £18 of economic benefits through increasing skills, productivity and economic growth.
So, how do I find about opportunities? Research... ● National Apprenticeship & other websites ● Company Websites ● Social Media / Linkedin ● DSFC Partnership work / Networking / Alumni ● Year 12 Parents Evening ● Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair ● Use Unifrog
Next Generation Engineers.... Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Nissan & Gateshead College Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship NSK & Hartlepool College Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Esh Group & Esh Academy Chemical Engineering Apprenticeship Johnson Mathey & Teesside University Rotational Engineering Apprenticeship Hydram & Hydram Training
Past students.... Project Manager Software Developer Degree Apprenticeship Business Business Management Admin Sponsored Degree Sky News Journalist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Social Media & Digital Marketing Business Trainee Accountant Admin
2017 Leavers.... Fashion Buyer & Merchandiser ICT Design Developer Trainee Management Audit Assistant Trainee Associate Business Tax Financial Advisor Apprentice Trainee Tax Consultant Retail Apprentice Apprentice Solicitor Quantity Surveyor Business Admin Trainee Investment Banker
Parents Progression Evening 2018 Higher Education: University
Higher Education: University... Why go to university … .? • For many jobs a degree is essential • Study and explore a subject further • Gain transferable skills • Extra curricular activities • Meet people • Independence • Enhance career prospects
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