Title: LeCAP Ashby School
1LeCAP _at_ Ashby School
2LeCAP _at_ Ashby School
- What is LeCAP?
- How does it work?
- a.) Students view
- b.) Tutors view
- c.) Coordinators view
- d.) Admissions view
- Evaluation by Staff Students
- Key Considerations for Implementation
- Any Questions?
31. What is LeCAP?
- An online, web-based application form for
applications to all FE institutions within
Leicestershire - Accessed by Year 11 students through a website
which allows them to search for courses online
and them make a single application for a range of
courses and institutions - Allows staff to monitor and assist Year 11 with
their next steps - UCAS for Year 11
4LeCAP
Students
Personal Advisers
Schools
Student data
Coursefinder Data
Permitted Users
Admissions managers
Apprenticeship managers
Connexions managers
52. How does it work?
Applications completed in schools
Received by 1st Choice
Received by 2nd Choice
Accepted
Rejected
Received by 3rd Choice
62. How does it work?
a.) Students view b.) Tutors view c.)
Coordinators view d.) Admissions view
7a.) What is the students role?
- Log in using individual login details
- Complete 5 main sections
- Submit to their tutor for approval
- Make any changes as necessary
8b.) What is the tutors role?
-
- Introduces LeCAP to their students and oversees
their use of it - Advise students how to choose options and how to
compose their personal statements - Supply references online
- Check students forms and submit or refer back
- Monitor progress of applications
- Liaise with Connexions
9The Tutors View of LeCAP
- Overview
- Checking forms
- References
- Submitting
- Monitoring
10Template 1
Attendance(include any genuine reasons for low
attendance)Attitude to workEffectiveness
in group workSelf-confidenceAbility to
meet deadlinesAptitude for further
studyAdditional information (e.g.
contribution to school life, organisational
skills, specific abilities and achievements,
health problems/circumstances that have had an
impact on progress)Gifted and talented
(specific gifts/talents)
11Template 2
12c.) What is the coordinators role?
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- Import data and set up users
- Oversee the whole system
- Visibility of all students and staff
- Unlock and reset accounts
- Monitor progress of all applications
- Support students staff
13d.) What is the Admission Managers role?
-
- Receive applications
- Export student data
- Accept/Reject Student
- Maintain information on Coursefinder
143. Evaluation by Ashby Tutors
- Likes
- Improves students/tutor relationship
- Easy to access and monitor progress
- Relatively quick to complete each reference
- Difficulties
- Limited by access to computers
- Cannot recall forms once submitted
- References used to be completed by Deputy Head -
hence more work!
15Evaluation by Ashby Students
- Likes
- Complete at own pace and at home
- Easy to type and correct
- Drop down lists to select from
- Very computer savvy - it comes naturally to most
- Difficulties
- Passwords easily forgotten
- Difficulties in selecting courses
- Failing to save data
164. Implementation _at_ Ashby
- Initial Steps - Summer/Autumn Term
- Attended Connexions Training
- Introduced to 6 Head of Houses and SLT
- Trained Heads of House
- Trained tutors through breakfast meetings (10 at
a time)
17Implementation _at_ Ashby
- Next Steps - Autumn Term
- Introduced to students via assembly
- Distributed supporting material to tutors and
students - Link established from school homepage
- Letter home encouraging parents to help their
son/daughter
18Implementation _at_ Ashby
- Ongoing Steps
- Assigned 2 Admin support staff as co-ordinators
for day to day running of system - Competition for first completed in place Tutors
and Students - Connexions provide drop in sessions at
break/lunch for students - Regularly meet with Connexions to identify
students that need chasing
19Before you start Key Considerations
- Computer access and time? Survey home computer
use if it is limited in schools - Staff competence in IT. Its a simple system to
use, but some staff do struggle. - Managing the change Gently and slowly but firmly
- SLT support is vital. - Ensure a high level of support is in place in
school for tutors. - Ensure more than one point of contact for
students. - Try to train during Summer Term if possible.
20Practical Preparation by Co-ordinator
- Ensure staff are fully trained in system
- Introduce LeCAP to Year 11 Students
- Import SIMs file
- Generate and distribute student and tutor
passwords - Ensure system in place for monitoring
applications and troubleshooting
21Practical preparation with students
- Investigate and identify suitable courses and
colleges/6th forms Including use of Course
Finder, the online prospectus, to select
favourite courses - Write personal statements for Achievements and
Activities and Reasons for Choice - Make Connexions appointments
- Attend Careers Evening
22Application Process _at_ Ashby
- Start investigation and personal statements
early in the autumn term - Start completion online in November
- Discuss with parents and advisers and narrow
down choices in December - Tutors start references in Nov/Dec
- Complete form by end of Autumn term and send
- Tutors add attendance record, complete
reference and check form in by 9th January - Connexions Tutors chase up outstanding
applications
23After Submission
- February to April - Main interview time for 1st
and 2nd choices. Connexions assisting with
apprenticeship applications. - Mid April most students will get an offer or
their forms will be passed to their 3rd choice - By 10th May students should accept offers and
not hold more than one definite offer. - 21st Aug after results received, if in doubt
about choices or acceptance, contact the school
or college or seek advice from Connexions
24Finding LeCAP
The regular web addresses are For Students -
via an introduction on the Connexions web
site www.connexions-leics.org/lecap Direct
access www.lecap-leics.org
25Questions?