For Students...
So many options - which to choose?
We're here to help!
We might not be able to answer these questions for you, but we can help signpost the way into Higher Education...
There is so much information out there, for students and parents alike, so we have highlighted just some of the sources of information, alongside which we've also mixed in some of the information guides we produce for students here in the LIFE* area**.
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Drama Audition Skills: PDF Thinking about a career or course in Drama and the Performing Arts? The A-Z Drama Auditioning Skills Brochure has lots of information from students and tutors alike, with some helpful hints to help you stand out. A handy guide that is definitely a worthwhile read before an audition. (PDF 224KB) |
Performing Pathways: PDF This guide includes a collation of the various contact details and websites for Youth Theatre facilities in Bournemouth, Dorset & Poole. Released in 2010 in partnership with Activate performing arts. Other partners noted on the rear page.
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Healthcare Student Finance 2010: PDF A whole array of information and funding advice for students considering a pathway in Healthcare.
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Don't stop doing what you love: PDF This document, provided by BIS for Aimhigher is a guide for Pre-16 students thinking about the future. Go on, get thinking today!
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Your future. Your choice. PDF This document, provided by BIS for Aimhigher is a guide for Post-16 students thinking about the future. Providing Higher Education sources of information, and a guide to student life, as well as much, much more.
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Make your dreams a reality. PDF This document, provided by BIS for Aimhigher is a guide for mature students thinking about the future, and looking at education and vocational training options, and career guidance. (PDF 1.23MB) |
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Aimhigher: Guide to Uni Life
DVD available online See Below |
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Connexions: Bournemouth, Dorset & Poole |
Connexions: Somerset |
Aimhigher at DirectGov |
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Ansbury House, 2 Pendruffle Lane, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3WJ T: 0800-358 3888
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Wessex House, West Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 3HW |
National Aimhigher resources, tips and information are available from Aimhigher at DirectGov |
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Apprenticeships |
Bright Links Trust (with Bright Knowledge) |
Creative Steps |
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As employees, apprentices work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off-the-job, usually on a day release basis, apprentices receive training with a local training provider such as a college. |
This is a great resource with a library of links and advice for all manner of topics, including Study Support, Careers, essential Advice for Life, and of course some Light Relief - with inspirational stories! |
The Creative Steps site is for students considering a future in the Creative Industries. The site is a user-friendly course-database, and bank of information.
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Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) |
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For all public service information from the UK Government. Includes Information and Guidance, Useful Links, Student Life information, Student Finance (SFE applications) and much, much more. |
The EMA is available for many students dependant on household income. You will need to visit the site to assess your entitlement for this award. Payments could be up to £30 per week, with rewards available for achievement and attendance*. You may need to discuss your household income with your Parent/Carer. *terms and conditions apply. Available on the site.
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UCAS is the UK central organisation through which applications are processed for entry to higher education, providing information and services to prospective students and HE professionals.
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Are you a disabled student?
The LIFE Partnership has a dedicated disability stand - resources can be found be clicking here
At university we don’t talk about special needs or statements, we support students with a disability, which includes specific learning difficulties.
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The official source of information about Higher Education is DirectGov, the Governments centralised information portal. This website has Impartial Information, Advice and Guidance, as well as the official sources to make applications for student finance, and find out more about HE options, courses, establishments and programmes. |
*LIFE area includes Bournemouth, Dorset, Poole & South Somerset.
**Some materials here may have been produced for a wider audience, be that nationally or across the south west. Aimhigher LIFE recognises these contributions where applicable, and respects the ownership of the relevant materials.
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Disclaimer:
To keep this page as up-to-date as possible, we have avoided including too many further links, as these can be found in many other information resources and change so frequently. Also, we find the best reviews of useful sites are you - so if you can recommend us any, just send an e-mail to Matthew Usher. The latest selection of endorsed links, and information will be found on DirectGov. Aimhigher cannot be held responsible for the content-of, nor endorses or supports the views of third-party sites. |
