Workshop selections Residential package Who should attend? A B C D E Workshop: Session One Workshop: Session Two • • • • Heads of Sixth Form Sixth Form Tutors Guidance Counsellors HE Advisers • Deputy/Assistant Head Teachers • Careers/HE Co-ordinators • Post-16 Careers Advisers Workshop: Session Three Workshop: Session Four Special dietary requirements: Special access needs: How will you be travelling to the conference? “Facilities fantastic, staﬀ most helpful and organised. Great to hear about how others are doing it.” Conference Delegate, 2014 Location On both days, the conference will take place at the University’s Newport City Campus, situated on the banks of the River Usk. For more details on the venue and how to get here, visit our website: www.southwales.ac.uk/visiting By car By train Other For those who want a taste of Cardiﬀ, a residential package is available. Delegates will enjoy bed and breakfast at the 4-star Novotel hotel in Cardiﬀ, and will join us on the Thursday evening for a drinks reception at the University’s Cardiﬀ Campus, followed by a conference dinner at the Novotel. Free transport will be provided between the Novotel, Cardiﬀ Campus and Newport City Campus. This exclusive, reduced price package is available for just £70 per delegate on a first-come, first-served basis. To access this accommodation package, you first need to book your place on the conference. On booking, we will supply you with a reference code, which you will need to quote when booking your accommodation directly with Novotel. Payment will be due on departure. Book your place If you are interested in booking a place at the conference, please complete and return the attached booking form, or visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/schoolsconference The deadline for booking conference places is Friday 28 November 2014. Data Protection Statement All personal details will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. The information provided may be used by the University of South Wales staﬀ for the purpose of sending you information about the University. I understand my explicit consent will be required if the information is requested from any other sources or for any other purpose. Making Futures Happen Teachers’ and Advisers’ Conference 2015 Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January 2015, University of South Wales. #USWTAC “Really interesting and well-organised conference. Good to meet lots of new people who are passionate about helping students progress.” How will I benefit from this conference? Edinburgh The conference will: Conference Delegate, 2014 Belfast • • • • • • Provide an overview of the latest developments in HE and consider their impact on students’ HE choices. Discuss the challenges facing students in their university decisions, and highlight practical ways in which you can help students navigate the wealth of information available. Explore the value of HE and consider how students can get the most out of their HE experience, including via nontraditional routes. Bring you the latest updates from key institutions, including UCAS, Student Finance Wales and Student Finance England. Oﬀer an opportunity for networking with other teachers, advisers and education professionals. Provide a chance for professional development through a range of sessions suitable for all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced advisers. Plenary Session For more information: Dublin Manchester Call: 01443 654 299 Visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/schoolsconference Making Futures Happen Lord Andrew Adonis Birmingham Pontypridd Campus Cardiﬀ Campus Newport City Campus Pontypridd Newport Cardiff London Information in this leaflet is correct at the time of print, but may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, call or check our website: www.southwales.ac.uk/schoolsconference Produced by the University of South Wales's Marketing & Student Recruitment department. Designed by USW Print and Design: 01443 482 677. The University of South Wales is a registered charity. Registration No. 1140312. Book online at: www.southwales.ac.uk/schoolsconference Teachers’ and Advisers’ Conference 2015 Booking form Making Futures Happen Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January 2015, University of South Wales. This is a free, two-day conference for teachers and advisers involved in post-16 education. It will consider issues surrounding admissions to higher education, while providing an ideal opportunity for professional development and networking. This event will explore the key topics regarding progression from Level 3 to higher education. Our innovative Schools and Colleges Liaison Team, supported by high profile industry professionals, deliver a diverse range of thought-provoking plenary sessions and practical workshops. Each session is linked closely with statutory careers guidance, qualification reforms, and the provision of the English and Welsh Baccalaureate qualifications. Thursday 22 January 2015 Friday 23 January 2015 11.30am Registration and Lunch (in the company of academic staﬀ ) 12.30pm Welcome Sarah Watkins, UK Student Recruitment Manager, University of South Wales 12.45pm Plenary Session: How much? Do the benefits of higher education outweigh the costs? A panel of experts 1.30pm Workshop: Session One Delegates should choose one workshop from the list below: 9.30am 10am 2.20pm 2.40pm Break Workshop: Session Two Delegates should choose one workshop from the list below: 11.50am Break 12.10pm Workshop: Session Four Delegates should choose one workshop from the list below: A: Student Finance Wales update Paul Shipton, Student Finance Wales B: Student Finance England update Katy Barge, Student Loans Company C: UCAS update UCAS Professsional Development Team D: I didn’t know you could study that! BSc (Hons) Observational Astronomy Professor Paul Roche, University of South Wales E: WBQ support for Welsh-medium schools* Kelly Young, Canolfan ABC A: Student Finance Wales update Paul Shipton, Student Finance Wales B: Student Finance England update Katy Barge, Student Loans Company C: UCAS update UCAS Professional Development Team D: Getting to grips with CUKAS Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama 3.30pm 4.30pm Plenary Session: The Power of Alumni Aimee Bateman, careercake.com Close Evening: 7pm Drinks Reception, ATRiuM Building, Cardiﬀ Campus (All delegates are welcome to attend the evening activity at our Cardiﬀ Campus) 8.30pm Conference Dinner, Novotel hotel Cardiﬀ (For delegates booked on to the residential package) 10.30pm Close University of South Wales A: The personal statement: making it count, because it does Alan Bullock, Alan Bullock Careers B: Writing references and getting references right Sêra Evans-Fear and Sandra Veasey, University of South Wales C: Accessing support for ALN students D: Get a handle: Progression and engagement through social media John Bidder, Blippit A: Personal statements for competitive courses Alan Bullock, Alan Bullock Careers, and Representatives from Nursing, Midwifery and Primary Studies B: Writing references and getting references right Sêra Evans-Fear and Sandra Veasey, University of South Wales C: Qualification reforms in Wales and England: what you need to know D: But what about FE? The 2015 conference promises to equip you with the most up-todate information and techniques, so that you can support and advise your students about their future. The conference will be held at the University’s £35m Newport City Campus. Delegates will also have the opportunity to network with other teachers, advisers and University staﬀ at our drinks reception in the ATRiuM building, part of our Cardiﬀ Campus. This will be followed by a conference dinner at the 4-star Novotel hotel in Cardiﬀ for delegates booked on to the residential package. Registration and Refreshments Welcome Sarah Watkins, UK Student Recruitment Manager, University of South Wales 10.15am Plenary Session: What’s new at USW in 2015? Professor Helen Langton, University of South Wales 11am Workshop: Session Three Delegates should choose one workshop from the list below: www.southwales.ac.uk/schoolsconference Teachers’ and Advisers’ Conference Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January 2015 Book your place by: Friday 28 November 2014 Visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/schoolsconference Post: UK Student Recruitment Team, Marketing and Student Recruitment, University of South Wales, Pontypridd CF37 1DL Fax: 01443 482 525 • Call 01443 654 299 Contact details Title: First name: Surname: Name for badge (if diﬀerent): Job title: Organisation name: Organisation address (inc. postcode): Telephone: Fax: E-mail: School/College Twitter handle: Booking *This session will be conducted in Welsh. 1pm 1.45pm 2.30pm Plenary Session: Making Futures Happen Lord Andrew Adonis Lunch (in the company of academic staﬀ ) Close Full workshop descriptions and an up-to-date list of confirmed speakers are available online at: www.southwales.ac.uk/schoolsconference Please note the timings and running order are subject to change. 01443 654 299 Full two-day attendance with conference, residential and dinner (£70 subsidised rate) Two-day attendance, conference only Day One (Thursday 22 January) conference only Day Two (Friday 23 January) conference only Booking form continued overleaf