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Blacksmithing BTEC Level 3 Diploma - HLNSC

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Careers guide for the sports and physical activities sector

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Careers guide for the sports and physical activities sector

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CIMSPA careers guide for the sport and physical activity sector

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Advice and guidance on the great careers available in the world of sport, leisure, fitness and physical activity, from the chartered institute leading the sector.

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The buzz quiz to help students practice decision making with only 2 options as an answer. 

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Animal Me Quiz | My World of Work | Home

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The Animal Me personality quiz will help you discover more about what makes you tick, what you're good at, and - just for fun - which animal is most like you.

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Women in STEM Q2 2023

Teaching can be a rewarding job that offers fulfilment and growth opportunities. Moreover, teachers play an important role in empowering the future women of STEM. "On my first day of teacher training, I was told that teaching was acting and to treat each lesson as a performance whereby you have to captivate your audience. I ... Continued

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Women & girls in science, tech, engineering and maths

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By Julia Bryson and Branwen Jeffreys

A-levels and T-levels will be replaced by a new qualification for all school leavers in England.

All 16 to 19-year-olds will typically study five subjects as part of the new Advanced British Standard, including some English and maths to 18.

However, it will be years before the qualification is in place and the first students to take it will be those currently just starting primary school.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said more teachers would be recruited to help.

One of the most striking aspects of the proposed changes is students would be able to combine both academic and vocational elements, with typically three major and two minor aspects.

They would include maths and English up to the age of 18, bringing England more in line with international standards where subjects are not narrowed down.

Mr Sunak said boosting education was "the closest thing we have to a silver bullet" as it was "the best economic policy, the best social policy, the best moral policy".

The new baccalaureate-style qualification would bring together the best of A-levels and vocational T-levels into a single new qualification, he told the Conservative Party conference, in Manchester.

"Rigorous" and "knowledge-rich", it would put technical and academic education on an equal footing and ensure all young people left school knowing the basics in maths and English, with extra help for those who struggled.

"In our country, no child should be left behind," Mr Sunak said.

He added that 16 to 19-year-olds spent "around a third less time in the classroom than some of our competitors", and that had to change.

He said under the proposals, students would spend at least 195 hours more with a teacher, and to reflect this revealed how he planned to bring in and keep a greater workforce.

"In order to attract and retain more teachers, those who teach key subjects in schools - and, for the first time, in our further-education colleges too - will receive special bonuses of up to £30,000, tax-free, over the first five years of their career.

"Our teachers do one of the most valuable jobs in our society and we should reward them for that."

Mr Sunak promised an additional £600m over two years to increase training of maths teachers, and funding for those studying for compulsory GCSE resits in colleges in maths and English.

Bursaries are already offered in some secondary subjects because there is a significant shortfall in the numbers starting secondary school teacher training.

The plans will go to consultation, with possible implementation around 2033-34.

Current post-16 students will continue to have the option of A-levels and the new T-levels, which are equivalent to three A-levels.

Education policy is devolved, so the changes only apply to England.

Association of School and College Leaders general secretary Geoff Barton said: "While the principles of these proposals are good, the practicalities are daunting because of the severity of the teacher recruitment and retention crisis."

He said the plan for bonus payments would not be anywhere near enough, and teacher shortages were widespread.

"This problem requires a much broader strategy to improve pay, conditions and education funding," he said.

"Without this commitment, the prime minister's plans for an Advanced British Standard are likely to prove a pipe dream."

National Association of Head Teachers general secretary Paul Whiteman said there had been "no meaningful engagement" with the profession ahead of the announcement.

"Once again, there is a sense that ministers in Whitehall think they know better than the teachers and leaders working with pupils on a daily basis," he said.

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Advanced British Standard: Sunak qualification will replace A-levels and T-levels

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Success at School University Guide 2023/24

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Production

You will go on a tour around our Manufacturing Skills Development Centre, production training dojo and assembly line. You will meet current apprentices and members of the Toyota production apprenticeship training team.
The tour will last approximately 90 minutes from when you arrive.

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Start a career right after your GCSEs or A-Levels. Check out the apprenticeship programmes at Rolls-Royce.

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Alternative training based in Nottingham

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Quality apprenticeships programmes across the East Midlands for nearly 40 years. Find out why Access is a training provider of choice.

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Useful resource for industry information. Mostly useful for some post 16 students and 6th form students. Explores spacific subjects and what careers relate. Job profiles and links related to different sectors. 

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Types of apprenticeships With more than 350 different NHS careers, there are hundreds of different jobs which can be done through an apprenticeship.

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6th form college mostly A levels with some BTEC courses. To study at Bilborough Sixth Form College you must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths. Some subjects have spacific entry requirements.

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6th form college mostly A levels with some BTEC courses. To study at Bilborough Sixth Form College you must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths. Some subjects have spacific entry requirements.

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We've always known our sixth-form college is special in what it offers to students: a wide range of A-level and BTEC subjects taught in world-class facilities by talented teachers - many of whom are practitioners in their fields.

It's a place where individuality is celebrated, where boundaries are pushed and where excellence is - through hard work and determination - completely achievable.
Find out more about life at Bilborough College

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Bilborough College | Be who you are, become who you want to be

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We've always known our sixth-form college is special in what it offers to students: a wide range of A-level and BTEC subjects taught in world-class facilities by talented teachers - many of whom are practitioners in their fields. It's a place where individuality is celebrated, where boundaries are pushed and where excellence is - through hard work and determination - completely achievable.

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Careerpilot : Plan your future work & study

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Studying at NUAST sixth form is just a little bit different from the regular post-16 experience.

NUAST offers some of the very best facilities for Science, Engineering and ICT in Nottingham, because we believe that the young people of this county deserve the chance to excel in STEM subjects by accessing the very best equipment available.

The fantastic building, facilities and equipment are only a small part of what NUAST has to offer.

Specialist and expert teachers in every subject will instil in you the passion and commitment they feel for their subjects, while expertly leading you through the examination requirements and beyond. At NUAST, we believe in achievement, but we also believe that learning does not end with the requirements of the examination board. Our teachers will prepare you for a future career in industry by teaching the skills that employers want to see.

Our small academy allows personalised learning that breeds dedication and will transform you into a professional student who any university or employer would be proud to take on.

Our close links with both local universities, as well as local employers and national companies will ensure that you leave NUAST well connected with an exceptional awareness of how to succeed in your chosen field.
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A Level Pathway

Click a subject below for full course details.

BTEC Level 3 Engineering Pathway

Engineering is a career rich in opportunities which can take you to any corner of the globe. At NUAST we provide the best engineering facilities and curriculum in the local area at GCSE and Post 16.

Post 16 (Level 3 Qualifications)

At Post 16 NUAST offers the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering. Broken down into 18 units, this course is designed to give you a firm grounding in engineering principles through practical experience.

Supported by our industry partners, you will be taught over 20 teaching sessions a week leading to a qualification equivalent to three A Levels.

To further support your study and provide you with an opportunity to explore ideas beyond the curriculum, you will take the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification.

The EPQ is a universally recognised additional qualification that allows students to explore a particular area of academic study that interests them.

Enrichment and Wider Skills

Whilst NUAST offers its students the very best in specialist teaching and facilities, our enrichment programme provides unrivalled extra-curricular opportunities and a unique set of skills highly valued by employers.

Enrichment activities include national and international competitions that challenge the skills of young engineers and scientists. Beyond specific enrichment activities, NUAST's unique links with local and national employers and the University of Nottingham mean that every month there is a range of speakers, educational visits and industry challenges available across the curriculum.

Greenpower Challenge

The 24+ formula Greenpower challenge is aimed at young mechanical and electronics engineers aged between 16 and 25 years old.

This formula is all about designing and building an electric car with a standard motor and sets of batteries. There are strict regulations to follow, but this certainly doesn't restrict the creativity required to be competitive.

The season consists of eight Championship rounds, each of 60 minutes duration. Teams must enter at least three events including the Final Round at Rockingham Motor Speedway. The top three results of each team determine their position in the final championship table.

NUAST is investing in two 24+ formula shells and electronic packages allowing two teams of students to enter the competition.

Land Rover 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge

Using the facilities at NUAST, a team of 4-6 students will work together to design and build a radio controlled four-wheel-drive (4x4) vehicle. The team must work to set specifications in order to successfully negotiate NUAST's specially designed test track that emulates real life challenges faced by a full scale 4x4 vehicle.

The challenge is an excellent opportunity for young people to work in teams and gain an awareness and understanding of project management.

VEX Robotics Competition

This tasks teams of students with the challenge of designing and building a robot to compete against other teams from around the world in a game-based engineering and coding challenge.

Science, maths, coding and engineering skills are put to the test in the competition ring as NUAST students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership and communications.

Tournaments are held at a regional and national level with the top UK teams going on to compete against the best in the world at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April.

NUAST has invested in a full competition package including a practice tournament ring and all the components required to compete at the highest level.

F1 in Schools

This is is a multi-disciplinary technology challenge. Teams of students will utilise the state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at NUAST to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race miniature compressed air powered balsa wood F1 cars.

Teams of 3-6 students are then judged in regional competitions on car speed as well as delivering a verbal presentation on the science and engineering behind their design.

NUAST has invested in a full F1 in Schools 25m test track and timing equipment to ensure our teams are the most competitive they can be.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

AS Level (maximum 70 UCAS points, A* available)

What is the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)?

Extended Project is an optional extra AS Level qualification which can be studied for one year, alongside your other A-Level subjects. Extended Project puts you in control and gives you the chance to explore something that really interests you.

Success with this qualification depends on you being able to work independently as your teacher is only involved in the process as a mentor or coach.

You will choose a subject to explore in-depth, something that interests you, or that you might want to study at university or even pursue as a career.

You will choose one of four types of project to complete:

Write a dissertation

Produce an artefact, like a sculpture, model or DVD

Develop and showcase a performance

Conduct an investigation or field study

How will it be assessed?

The EPQ is assessed by 100% coursework. You will choose, plan and manage a project to completion. You will learn how to apply project management skills such as planning and managing your time to achieve an extended, advanced long-term goal. The key to success is your ability to work independently.

The outcome could be a dissertation, report, artefact/design, event or performance of some kind. In addition, you will complete a detailed log documenting your journey.

Where can it lead?

The EPQ is highly valued by both employers and higher education institutions. It demonstrates your ability to manage your own learning effectively. Not only can it can give you a competitive edge in making applications to employment or higher education, you will also deepen your understanding in an area that really interests you, since you choose your topic.

Life after NUAST

The majority of our students are expected to progress onto higher education or a higher level apprenticeship. All students will be provided with information and guidance enabling them to make a well-informed choice as to their chosen pathway.

We have strong links with a number of universities giving students a flavour of university life. Expert advice from our experienced staff will be provided to support all students individually with their university or apprenticeship application.

The combination of our high expectations for academic learning and the development of wider employability skills is critical for supporting applications at this level.

Students wishing to enter directly into employment will also have support with their job applications.

UCAS Applications

Ensuring NUAST students can access undergraduate courses at the very best universities is a key priority for the academy. As a small, specialist academy we can offer the care, support and guidance students need to ensure they apply for the right courses, jobs or higher apprenticeships.

To ensure that our students receive the very best advice and guidance when applying through UCAS, we have teamed up with the University of Nottingham admissions team. They are providing training, advice and support to our students and staff, offering an invaluable insight into how to deliver the very strongest applications.

In addition we have an experienced school leader as our pastoral Head of Post 16. Ross Little oversees the induction, mentoring and academic progress of our students along with his mentor team. Ross also leads the UCAS process and employment/higher apprenticeship applications.

Apprenticeships

The unique nature of the courses offered by NUAST mean that our students are well equipped to access university or higher apprenticeships. Unlike with UCAS, the pathway to securing a higher apprenticeship requires specialist knowledge and support. At NUAST we not only have the experience to guide our students through that process but can use our unrivalled links with local business to access the very best apprenticeship opportunities in the region.

With so many of our business partners regularly visiting us, every day at NUAST is a potential job interview. Since opening in September 2014, we have already had students offered positions through enrichment activities and company placements.

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Early Career Programmes & Apprenticeships - Careers in Racing

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University Alliance has long been something of a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) superfan. For years it made no sense for our higher education system to have a REF to measure research quality but no TEF to assess excellence in teaching. The vast majority of students who experience higher education do so as undergraduates on a taught course. Teaching quality is therefore of the utmost importance to the reputation of the sector.

The introduction of the TEF in 2017 therefore provided an important rebalancing of the system. Six years on, the TEF may not yet enjoy the clout of the REF, but it has reportedly had a noticeable impact on the value the sector places on teaching and learning, and the resources that are directed towards these. Whilst the TEF itself is a huge amount of work, it does not feel like a waste of time.

One of the most striking things about this year's TEF results is that they effectively call into question the link between tariff and quality that is such an ingrained feature of the higher education narrative in England - to the extent that progression to high tariff universities is even used as a performance measure for schools. Whilst many high-tariff institutions performed well in this year's TEF, so did similar proportions of medium and low-tariff institutions. As the CEO of the Office for Students, Susan Lapworth put it, the results show that 'excellence is found in a diverse range of institutions.' It is invaluable to have a rigorous and independent assessment process to back this up.

A few years ago, the future of the TEF was not so certain. Repeated changes to the methodology and large gaps between exercises have meant that it is still not well understood by students or the public. It has therefore been something of a relief to see TEF not only endure but improve over time. In UA's view, TEF 2023 - belatedly influenced by a sterling independent review - is a significant advancement on the previous iterations.

We particularly welcome the explicit aim of enhancing teaching and learning; the sensible balance between qualitative and quantitative evidence; increased student engagement through the student submission and inclusion of students on the TEF Panel; the retention of benchmarked outcomes data; the removal of LEO data on graduate earnings; and the scope to include information on education gain. These were all recommendations made in UA's 2019 submission to the Independent Review.

Whilst measuring learning gain is notoriously difficult, it is essential in order to measure the value added by higher education, and to find proxies for quality that are not linked to students' socioeconomic background. The inclusion in the TEF has prompted rich discussions across the UA membership about how to capture the distance travelled by our students.

There are naturally a few aspects of the new framework with which we are less enamored. Chief among these was the decision to create a fourth 'requires improvement' (RI) category, of Ofsted fame, where there is an ' absence of excellence ' above OfS' high-quality minimum requirements. We believe this label is a misnomer that has the potential to damage a provider's reputation unnecessarily in the UK and overseas. We would have preferred the wording recommended by the Independent Review: 'meets quality requirements' or alternatively 'working towards excellence.'

Whatever it is labelled, we also think providers in this fourth category should have the opportunity to apply to make a revised submission to the TEF Panel at the mid-way point (after two years) in which they can demonstrate that their provision is now above the baseline.

The creation of the RI category, combined with the fact that TEF ratings last for four years, means that TEF 2023 is a higher-stakes exercise than in the past. Perhaps that is why we are now seeing a record number of 'pending' awards: nearly a quarter of providers (23%) who made a TEF submission are appealing the outcome. The fact that the TEF Panel had less than six months to evaluate 228 submissions raises questions about whether adequate time was given to the exercise.

It remains to be seen whether significant numbers of students and their families will use TEF to make decisions about where to study. However, even if it does not serve this purpose, it remains a vital mechanism to promote continuous improvement and measure quality in teaching and learning in England.

For those of us who represent medium or lower-tariff institutions, the TEF will continue to be an invaluable means of showing that excellence exists in all parts of the sector. Today, University Alliance releases Let's Get Technical, a briefing that sets out how important professional and technical universities are to the UK and how the next government can harness their power. This week's TEF results are a timely reminder of just how powerful our members are.

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TEF scores gold overall, but categories require improvement - HEPI

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National Apprenticeship & Education Events

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The National Apprenticeship & Education Event - Central in Birmingham, the Midlands is the perfect event for school and college students from year 10+ as well as young adults to find out more about apprenticeships at all levels as well as the educational pathways available to them.

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CareerSense is NatWest Group's free employability education programme aimed at improving careers prospects for young people. The Idea Accelerator is their latest full-day event, an exciting opportunity for students aged 16-18 who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship as a career pathway. It's completely free, and by attending the event students will:

gain access to a professional support network from NatWest

experience what it is like to think and work as an entrepreneur

get to grips with entrepreneurial tools and processes

develop their enterprising skills and capabilities.

The programme is open to students aged 16-18 and there are a limited number of places available for our events in Birmingham and Manchester. Click the images to download flyers for the events:

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CareerSense Dream Bigger Idea Accelerator, Manchester & Birmingham 2023

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Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.

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Skills for Life: it all starts with skills

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What is student finance, how much is it & what does it cover?

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Student finance can be confusing to get your head around, and it isn't always easy to get everything you need to know in the right place.

When you're planning ahead it's important to know what options are available to you, how you can finance your studies, and when you'll need to start repaying any debt.

So, here's everything you need to know about what student finance is.

What are tuition fees?

Tuition fees are the fees that universities charge for each year of study at their institution.

These fees vary depending on what part of the country you are studying in and where you are from.

For example, universities in England can charge up to £9,250 per year, whereas Scottish students studying in Scotland can study for free.

As different universities can charge different fees, you should always check with your specific university to see how much you will be paying and whether there are any exemptions.

What is student finance?

The most common way for students to cover the costs of going to university is by taking out a student finance loan.

These loans can cover your tuition fees as well as covering some of your living costs.

There are two main types of loans that most students can apply for, although some exemptions exist for international students.

You'll need to apply for these loans every year that you study, and you can use these loans for the duration of your course, plus one extra year.

Tuition fee loans cover your tuition fees. These are sent directly to your university and are used to pay for lectures, seminars and equipment. You won't need to deal with tuition fee loans until after you graduate.

Maintenance loans will cover some of your living expenses while you're a student. The exact amount that you receive will vary depending on your circumstances. Where you're from, how much your parents earn, and where you'll be studying are all considered, so those who need extra help can get it. However, it's rare for maintenance loans to cover all your expenses, so you'll most likely need a way of making or saving money for yourself.

Who can claim student finance?

If you're a UK citizen who has been settled in the country for three years before the start of your course, you're eligible for student financial support if you're studying a Bachelor's or undergraduate degree, a foundation degree, a certificate of higher education, DipHE, HNC, HND, an initial teacher training course, an integrated Master's degree, or a pre-registration postgraduate healthcare course.

If you're studying part-time, you may still be eligible for financial support.

However, you will need to be completing around 25% of your course every year to be eligible.

There are also some course restrictions, so be sure to check and see if your course is eligible.

If you're not a UK resident, you can still claim some financial support, but this will vary depending on your circumstances.

For example, Irish and EU citizens beginning a course in the 2020/21 academic year will be able to call on a tuition fee loan, but not a maintenance loan.

You may need to go through a different application form depending on your nationality, so be clear on what you need to do to apply for funding support. Don't be discouraged, though!

There are plenty of ways of making ends meet, so be sure to check what options are open to you with your university.

When do you start repaying a student loan?

You won't be paying for your loans upfront, and you'll only start repaying your loans after you've graduated.

The total amount you will be paying back will vary based on how many years you studied for and the total amount will be the combined amount of your tuition fees and maintenance loans.

For every year that the loan is unpaid, a 5.6% interest rate is applied, so your final amount will increase slightly every year.

However, it's important to note that you'll only begin repaying this once you've crossed an earning threshold of £27,295 a year. If you stop earning or your earnings fall below this amount, you'll stop paying.

This means that some many students won't pay off the whole of their loan during their lifetime, although many do.

How can you save money as a student?

The majority of costs students face daily are small things like books, transport, food and drink, and other hidden surprises.

Although these might not come across as expensive at the time, they can build up. Especially when some of your larger costs, such as rent, are due around the same time.

This is why planning and budgeting are so important. While you won't be able to predict every cost, you come across, having a way of looking clearly at your finances can help you save money.

There are plenty of banking and saving apps that have budgeting features to help you break down your spending, and these can be very useful for setting budgets, putting your money in the right place, and saving.

Even so, many students find themselves falling just a little bit short every month, and while there are some quick and simple to keep hold of your money, there are few better ways to earn money than by getting a part-time job.

In fact, as many as 74% of students have found an additional job to top up their incomes.

How can parents support students?

One of the most common ways for a student to seek financial support is by turning to family.

The true amount of student finance that students will receive depends on their parents' incomes, and parents will need to provide evidence of their earnings during the process of applying for student finance.

Most maintenance loans don't cover the full cost of students' living expenses, and unfortunately, regardless of the individual circumstances facing parents, they'll usually need to contribute in some way.

Parents can support their students through things like standings orders that help keep students' finances topped up.

If parents cannot support their children through university, it's important that they provide evidence of their income during the student finance application.

This will ensure that the student receives the most amount of support possible.

Besides financial support, parents could also help with shopping and generously lending any leftover utensils and white goods to their children for use.

They might not necessarily put more money into their student's pockets, but home comforts can make a nice change when on a tight budget.

What other support is available?

One of the most common ways that banks will support students is through an overdraft.

This isn't free money though, so be careful how you use it. Once you graduate, you will need to start paying back your overdraft if you haven't already.

Gap years are also very popular with students looking to build up some cash before or even during their studies.

Some students can take time out before their studies begin or even take an additional year during their studies.

However you do it, working can help you build up your money quickly - as long as you don't spend it all that is.

Beyond the traditional way of financing your studies, there are also several additional scholarships, bursaries and emergency funding options available if you need them.

For example, organisations such as turn2us offer charitable bursaries that don't have to be paid back.

Alternatively, if you're a disabled student in need of support, there are also Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) grants that are non-repayable and can be used to help pay for anything from a non-medical helper to equipment and expenses.

Being a student isn't easy, but if you're looking for a financial advisor to help you plan your finances, you can find an expert on Unbiased.

If this article is relevant to you, it might also be helpful for you to know more about financial coaching. What is a financial coach? We've got the answers.

If you're struggling to cope with the financial strains of university, our article on hardship funding for students might be of help, too.
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Proving that you are a professional

Joining the UK Register of Career Development Professionals (Register) demonstrates that you are professionally qualified in a career development subject to a minimum of 60 credits at QCF Level 6/SCQF level 11, adhere to the CDI Code of Ethics and undertake and record a minimum of 25 hours CPD each year. You can then call yourself a Registered Career Development Professional and use the RCDP logo.

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Promoting professional status

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common body of theory and evidence on which the profession draws;

clearly identified body of knowledge and skills, describing and defining professional standards, e.g. CDI Blueprint of Learning Outcomes for Professional Roles in the Career Development Sector;

academic and work-based initial training routes and an extensive range of CPD opportunities up to doctoral level;

professional institutions e.g. the CDI through which the profession is regulated and developed and quality assured (in terms of ethics, malpractice and the Register);

communities of practice for Career Development Professionals and Career Leaders served by the CDI and a range of other conferences, meetings and online CPD.

Maintaining your professional status

The CDI provides the means to record and reflect upon CPD; access to CPD Resources for online learning, publications and training events; free webinars; expert online training; Digital Bytes; monthly CPD Newsletter; Communities of Interest (including a Facebook- Community of Practice: Career Development Professionals and a Community of Practice: Careers Leaders; qualification provision and information; Career Development Progression Pathway; Alternative Qualifications and Competency routes to the Register. CPD recording is monitored by the Professional Development Manager each year.

Promoting the work of the profession

The CDI takes part in many meetings with the Department for Education and the Careers and Enterprise Company to promote the profession and the role and value of using qualified practitioners. A paper on this subject produced by Tristram Hooley, Siobhan Neary (International Centre for Guidance Studies) and Claire Johnson (CDI) can be found at: http://www.thecdi.net/Reports---Resources

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The new Careers Strategy published in December 2017 and the Statutory Guidance published in January 2018 and updated October 2018 encourage schools, colleges and other organisations to use the UK Register of Career Development Professionals to identify qualified practitioners.

This short information video has been created by a few of our Registered Career Development Professionals to encourage members of the public to use the Register to identify qualified practitioners.

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Please note, the Professional Register is only available for Individual Membership, and cannot be utilised alongside Affiliate, School, or Student memebrships.

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Accessing the Register

Key information:

You must be a full individual member of the CDI before you can join the Register.

Registration is voluntary and open to those holding:

1. CDI Approved Qualification or

2. Alternative Qualifications (in areas such as careers education, human resources, youth and community, professional studies, business development and professional development) equivalent to QCF Level 6/SCQF Level 11 or above and who can provide robust assessed evidence of competence equivalent to QCF Level 6/SCQF Level 11 or above in career development based on the current National Occupational Standards: Career Development (NOS:CD). Endorsement of these qualifications for the Register is a costed service of £250 plus VAT.

A Competency Route, based on the National Occupational Standards: Career Development is also available. This will allow experienced practitioners who do not have the relevant qualifications to be able to access the Register. Details available from claire.johnson@thecdi.net

Practitioners with S/NVQ Level 4 in a specified career development qualification completed before 2011 can be conditionally registered whilst undertaking the three specified QCF Level 6 units from either 10215 or 04664 or HE Modules. On completion of the units conditional registration must be converted to full registration.

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Be able to evidence your competence as a career development professional at QCF Level 6/SCQF Level 11 or above

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Agree to abide by and maintain the standards set for registration and understand that failure to do so may result in disciplinary action being taken by the CDI

Be currently practising as a career development professional, recently qualified or seeking employment in the sector. This includes managers and trainers.

The Register - a summary

UK Register of Career Development Professionals was launched in May 2013.

As of May 2022 there are approx 1800 people on the Register.

A Competency Route is also available. Please contact claire.johnson@thecdi.net for further information.

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If you have any questions relating to the above please contact the Head of Professional Development & Standards - Claire.Johnson@thecdi.net

Further Information

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Parents, carers and guardians can provide valuable support to young people making education and careers choices.

It's not necessary to have all of the answers, but listening to young people and exploring different education and careers choices with them can make a big impact.

It's never too early to start the conversation about their next steps. This advice is designed to help guide you through that conversation with a young person.

Remember, you do not have to cover all of the points during one conversation. You can have as many conversations as you need and pick up where you left off.

Help them assess their skills and interests

You could start by getting them to talk about what they're good at and what interests them. If they find this hard, they may want to take a short assessment to help them identify some of their skills.

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Once you have a good idea of what options are available, work with the young person to start to look in more detail at the specific careers that interest them.

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These rankings look at the universities that are best for students looking to take the next steps in their lives. A career is part of the reason that most students choose their university courses to begin with and for many, it affects the university they choose to attend too. So, which universities are providing their students with the best opportunities for post-university life?

The top 10 universities for employability in the UK (according to students)

Based on the results from this year's survey, it appears that not attending a Russell Group or Red Brick University will not negatively impact how employable you are after graduating due to 60% of the universities that have made the top 10 not falling into this category.

Whilst attending such schools for higher education is still held in very high regard, this result is very promising for those they aren't accessible for. Once students leave university, employers are much more interested in skill sets, rather than the university attended. However, this may not be the case for all jobs. That's why the link between industry and university must be of paramount importance to all universities.

Three universities in London ranked in the top 10

Unsurprisingly, the capital of the UK is also the capital of employability. With the King's College London, the London School of Economics, and UCL (University College London) all making the top 5, students attending any of these universities stand in great stead for success after graduation.

For example at UCL (University College London), they offer students and graduates access to 1-1 consultation appointments to discuss their careers, as well as to help with CV writing and application forms. In fact, UCL Careers held over 240 employer-led events in 2020/21, a perfect opportunity for students to network with potential employers and get a real feel for the industry they plan to work in.

The University of Surrey moves 80 places to rank 6th for employability

Impressively, the University of Surrey has moved 80 places from last year's ranking, taking them from 86th to 6th for employability.

This is unsurprising given how highly regarded the careers and employability service is at this institution after placing 12th in the world for work placements and research partnerships with employers, according to the World Employability Rankings from 2020.

They are also committed to helping disadvantaged students through the Career Mentoring Scheme which places BAME students, care givers and estranged students with professional mentors across its network.

Owen O'Neil, Founder of Uni Compare comments on this year's rankings,
"We are delighted to celebrate our new student rankings, recognising the significant impact university rankings have on both students and institutions. These rankings empower students with valuable insights, guiding them toward the right educational paths while motivating universities to strive for excellence in all aspects of their offerings. Together, we embrace the transformative power of university rankings in shaping the future of higher education."

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About Derby Jobs Fair

The Derby Jobs Fair is centrally located at Pride Park Stadium, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8XL.

This event attracts a mixture of different employers from various industries all recruiting for local jobs.

The Derby Jobs Fair is a great way to speak with potential employers face-to-face. You can register with employers for jobs, collect info on employers, ask them questions, apply for jobs, or even have a mini interview on the day.

This event is free to attend, with no registration needed.

All you need to do is:

* Arrive between 10am to 1pm.
* Bring a CV if possible (advisable but not essential).
* Be prepared to chat to different HR related people from employers wanting to recruit new staff.

Check out if the venue has free parking, if you're travelling by car.

Top tip - make sure you speak to every exhibitor at the Jobs Fair. You never know what jobs they may have on offer, so, don't just look at their pop ups and think they're not for you, go and have a chat!
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While loads of you will be hoping your grades are enough for your first choice university today, many will be looking for a job instead.

And new research from LinkedIn suggests there was a 90% increase in the share of UK job postings not requiring a degree last year.

Josh Graff, a managing director there, told BBC 5 Live's Wake Up to Money programme they're "seeing a shift take place" towards hiring based on skills, rather than just relying on education.

"Eighty percent of the jobs at IBM now don't require a university degree - on top of that they have a great apprenticeship program," he says.

"The likes of Kellogg's recently announced that they no longer mandate university degrees as well, so this is very much becoming the norm."

Former footballer Gary Neville said the current examination system is "prehistoric" and grading should be more focused on coursework.

"In ten years' time no employer is going to look at your GCSE and A-level results - they're going to look at the experience that you've had in the workplace," he told BBC Breakfast.

Jessica, from Leeds, has just finished her T-level in Health, and is hoping to become a nurse.

She is weighing up whether to do an apprenticeship or go to university.

Studying nursing at university will take three years, Jessica says, which is quicker than a four- or five-year apprenticeship - but the benefit of the apprenticeship is that she would earn at the same time as learning.

Whatever the decision, which she'll make today, Jessica plans to stay at home to save on accommodation costs.

"They both need the same entry requirements. I just want to make sure it's the right decision for me", she says.

You might remember we spoke to student Humaira earlier, who was one of the first through the door at Nelson and Colne College this morning waiting anxiously for her grades.

She needed A* A A to get her first choice place at the University of Manchester to study law.

A delighted Humaira has just come back to tell us she got in - and is planning on celebrating by heading home for a "big nap".

Feeling "relieved and happy", she says first she is going to see her friends and make sure she's supporting them as they get their results too.

Staff at Coleg Gwent's Ebbw Vale campus have put on a Farewell Festival this morning.

Students heading there to pick up their results are being treated to croissants and mocktails, as well as fairground stalls.

Over 2,000 students are getting their results across the college's five campuses in South East Wales.

Students across the UK are finding out how they fared in their A-levels.

At Nelson and Colne College in Lancashire, there is a flurry of excitement as pupils read through their grades.

We've just received more data from Ucas. Here's a broad picture of how students across the UK fared:

79% have secured their first choice for university (81% last year, 74% in 2019)

12% have been placed at their insurance choice (11% last year, 14% in 2019)

The remaining 9% are now in clearing and have a choice of nearly 29,000 courses and 8,000 apprenticeships

Overall, 414,940 applicants have gained a place at university or college. Of those, 230,600 are UK 18-year-olds.

Clare Marchant, chief executive of Ucas, has joined us on Radio 4 to discuss university placements.

The number of placements offered are down 3% on last year, Marchant says, but up 15% on 2019.

The percentage of 18-year-olds who have got a placement at their first choice of university is 79% across the UK.

Marchant says "overall, this is a very positive picture".

The wait is almost over for students getting their Level 3 results in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A-level grades in England will fall roughly back to what they were in 2019, after a series of years of inflated grades during and immediately after the pandemic.

Wales and Northern Ireland will still see inflated grades this year.

Stick with us to see how everyone's got on.

Humaira, one of the first students to arrive at Nelson and Colne college this morning is anxiously waiting for her results.

Humaira said she needs an A* A A to get into her first choice university, the University of Manchester, to study law.

"I've been feeling really nervous - there's been a lot of anxious nights. I barely got any sleep last night and I feel like a lot of people are experiencing that as well," she says.

"I'm really hoping that these A-Levels will be worth it and I can meet those grades."

Bethan Lewis

BBC Wales Family & Education Correspondent

We're expecting grades across the UK to fall again this year - in England back to 2019 levels - but in Wales and Northern Ireland marks should be more generous to account for Covid disruption.

Nick Hillman, director of the Higher Education Policy Institute, says England has "probably got it wrong this time" by trying to get back to normal "too quickly".

"We can expect more grade deflation in England than elsewhere in the UK," he says.

"This particular cohort who left school this summer, they were the cohort that got the highest GCSE results ever.

"Now in England they're going to get the lowest A-level results in a long time. Wales and Scotland may have some lessons there for England."

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) says colleges and universities are used to handling admissions for students from different countries and regions already, and that it's taken into account when making offers.

The Association of School and College Leaders, meanwhile, says the government needs to make employers aware that different year groups have been graded differently.

We've just heard from Professor Malcolm Press, the Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University.

The grade boundary is expected to be closer to pre-pandemic levels this year, but Prof Press says students shouldn't be too worried about missing out.

"If you look back historically, four out of five 18-year-olds have always got their first place, and typically every qualified student who has gone through clearing has found a university to suit them," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

Prof Press's advice to those young people who are disappointed with the grades they receive today is to remain calm and speak to their prospective university.

"There will be many instances where universities will perhaps allow grades to slip slightly," he says.

"Be positive, be optimistic, be confident - this is a day for celebration."

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