Residential package

Workshop selections
Residential package
Who should attend?
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B
C
D
E
Workshop: Session One
Workshop: Session Two
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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.
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of sending you information about the University. I understand my explicit consent will be
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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
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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
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Book online at:
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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:
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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
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