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Parent, Guardian and Carer Guide to Higher Education

If you are a parent or carer to a Weston College learner who is thinking about applying to Uni next year now is the time to get a head start on what you can do to support them with their next steps.   

On this page you will find useful resources to ensure you have all the information needed to support your young person with their next step to Higher Education whether that’s a Uni course or a higher apprenticeship.  

Whether this is your first child exploring Higher Education or you’ve been through the process before, it’s important to gain all the information available to be able to make a fully informed decision.  

Careers Advice Team a Weston College 

The Careers Advice Team at Weston College have created this presentation with key information about HE including the application process, support available and crucial deadlines – HE Parents Information Evening Video

The UCAS website is a comprehensive resource which includes lots of information about Higher Education so now is a good time to get acquainted with it www.ucas.com  UCAS have created this free guide for Parents and Guardians which you may find useful  Advice For Parents And Guardians | UCAS | Parent Guide To University 

The Careers Advice team and Weston College staff will be available to support learners through the process of applying to university but it’s never too early to do your research or go along to an open day, check individual universities for dates.  

The Careers Advice Team have created a handy checklist for learners a reminder of all the information that needs to be included in their application - View the checklist pdf here

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University Centre Weston (UCW)

Did you know that we have a university on our doorstep here in Weston? Take a look at the UCW website for more information about degree programmes and amazing support available - University Centre Weston - An Incredible Place to Study (ucw.ac.uk) which also has details of their upcoming Open event on the 10th June UCW June Open Day 2023 - University Centre Weston  

Find out more about what our previous UCW students have got up to since their graduation  UCW Alumni: Where Are They Now? - YouTube 

Parent Information Evening – 21st June 2023

If you would prefer to have the opportunity to speak to someone about the UCAS application process, find out about key dates and ask questions, UCW will be hosting a Parent Information Evening for Higher Education on the 21st June open to all L3 learners and their Parents and carers. HE Parents Information Evening Video 

 

   

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Wessex Inspiration Network(WIN) 

At Weston College we also work collaboratively with our partners at Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN)  who support students across the Southwest to access Higher Education pathways that they might not have considered before. WIN have created a handy guide for parents and carers which is free to access and full of useful information.   

Parents / Carers: WIN Parent / Carer Guide to HE — Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) (winncop.ac.uk) 

Apprenticeships 

Find out more about the growing number of higher apprenticeship courses through the Government website for Apprenticeships Apprenticeships 

UCAS have included lots of information on their website which includes a search facility to find apprentices local to you Apprenticeships | Learn About Apprenticeships And Find The Right One For You (ucas.com) 

Get in touch!  

If you are a Weston College learner or parent/carer of a Weston College learner and have further questions about any of the information above, please get in touch using careersadvice@weston.ac.uk  

The Careers Advice Team  

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