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University Planning & Post-18 Education – 5-Lesson Careers & PSHE Unit
Cre8tive Careers | Secondary Students | Mapped to CDI & Skills Builder Frameworks
Support your students in confidently planning their next steps after high school with this 5-lesson Careers & PSHE unit, focusing on university preparation, student finance, and independent living skills.
This unit is perfect for Years 11–13 and supports Gatsby Benchmark 4.

📦 Included in This University Prep Bundle:
• 5 x Fully Resourced Lesson Packs
• 1 x Assembly: Email Etiquette – How to Write a Professional Email
• 1 x Post-16 & University Quiz
• 1 x Gratitude/Wellbeing Assembly: “Being Thankful”

📚 Lesson Topics:

1. The UCAS Process & Application Tips
2. Student Finance Explained (Tuition, Maintenance Loans & Support Services)
3. Student Housing & Rental Contracts
4. What to Expect in Your First Week at University
5. Budgeting for University – Interactive Planning Activities

🧠 Each Lesson Includes:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint with embedded videos and discussion prompts
• Student worksheet(s)
• Homework activity
• Confidence checker & assessment task
• Literacy focus
• Teacher guidance and timings for each activity

🎯 Learning Outcomes:
• Navigate the UCAS process confidently with awareness of key deadlines and preparation steps
• Understand student finance, budgeting tools, and financial support options
• Develop awareness of rental contracts and housing choices for students
• Prepare emotionally and practically for the first week of university
• Build personal financial literacy with an interactive budgeting lesson

🔑 Key Vocabulary:
UCAS, Personal Statement, Tuition Loan, Maintenance Loan, Budget, Guarantor, Tenancy Agreement, Freshers Week, Accommodation, Debt Management, Interest Rates, Student Services, Email Etiquette

Equip students with the essential knowledge and confidence to plan, apply, and transition successfully into post-18 education and life at university.
Ideal for Careers Leads, Sixth Form Tutors, PSHE Coordinators, and Post-16 Transition Programs.

Why not try out some of our other highly rated Secondary Careers Units:
☞ Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit

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