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YOUNG APPLICANTS IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES SCHEME (YASS)
A UK HE success story
‘THE case study for HE modules in schools’
YASS – What is it?
“YASS study marks themout from other students”Jane Browne, Director of 6th Form, Greenwood Dale School
A quality, genuine HE experience
A partnership between the OU and schoolsand colleges across the UK
A wide range of courses at first year University level
For post 16 students
An opportunity to stretch gifted and talented students
Broad range of schools
Study alongside school curriculum
External Recognition
“Real personalisation,real challenge, real university”Paul Kelley, Headteacher, Monkseaton High School
Dept of Education
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
CfBT Education Trust
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
National Extension College
Supported Open Learning
“It’s a win win situation – no lose”Anton Blair, sixth form school student, Greenwood Dale School, Nottingham
Academic support from tutor or study adviser
Multimedia
Choice of when and where to study
Structured calendar (with deadlines!)
Continuous assessment
End of course assessment (ECA) or exam
Benefits for Students
“Students develop the sort ofindependent study skills they willfind invaluable at university”Mary Smith, Headteacher, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Adds breadth and/or depth to school curriculum
Enriches academic profile
Develops learning skills
Encourages independent learning
Builds confidence: ‘success breeds success’
Bridges the gap between school and University
Modules on Offer
Over 50 courses from:
- Arts
- Business Studies
- Education – Early Years
- Health and Social Care
- Law
- Maths and Computing
- Modern Languages
- Money Management
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Sport and Fitness
- Technology and Engineering
10, 15, 30 or 60 higher education (CATS) points
Multiple start dates
From 10 weeks to 9 months
Demands on the Student
“It’s easy to manage at home and fit it around everything else”Richard Orrick, sixth form school student, Monkseaton High School
Time management: 4-12 hours study per week
Workload:Alongside AS and A levels (or equivalent)
Students will:Have responsibility for own learningHave a steep learning curve!Work alongside adults
Indicators of Success
Successful YASS students are:
- Motivated- Committed- Interested- Able to meet deadlines- Mature- Not just the top 5%
YASS Support Network
Student
OU RegionalYASS
Co-ordinator
OU Tutor/StudentAdviser
Parents
SchoolsCo-ordinator
Student Comments
“I liked studying with The Open University because I can do it in my own time so if I have a lot on I canleave it and catch up later.”
“The range of subjects covered in my course is much wider than the subjects offered by my school based studies.”
“At first I found it difficult not being able to see people and physically interact with them.”
“Doing more work during school holidays to relieve the pressure during exams. I work as much as is physically possible (I’m not joking!).”
Teacher Comments
“It brings HE and the OU in particular, into the school and introduces a different way of studying for those who may be put off by the thought of university.”
“The students never cease to amaze me. Their determination to succeed at undergraduate level is remarkable. They can and will do it.”
“Since the programme started the school has grown, standards achieved in conventional courses have risen, and this has boosted the school’s reputation.”
“YASS provides additional stimulus for gifted and talented students.”
2010/11 at Leventhorpe School
41 students taking 19 different courses
Real breadth of curriculum
Meet after school one day a week
If you would like to apply to take an OU course along with your A’ Level studies:
e-mail Mrs. Jackson by May 10th 2011 expressing your interest
You will be interviewed for suitability
References will be taken up
Parents consulted
Paper work completed
Costs
4 A2s you will pay the cost of the course
3 A2s you pay 50% deposit, returnable on completion
Students qualified for EMA may gain funding
