The progression module

The Progression Module helps Year 12 and Level 3 students to make an informed decision about what course or career path to take. 

The module develops skills in critical thinking, research, evaluation, interview skills and presentations. The Progression Module is currently studied in over 25 schools and colleges making it one of the largest schemes of its kind.

  1. Who is it for?

    The Progression Module is aimed at year 12 and Level 3 students.

  2. How is it delivered?

    The module is taught within schools and colleges by tutors with additional support provided by staff from Leeds Beckett University. Workshops, talks and interview sessions are offered to schools and colleges which complement the units and provide more in-depth analysis of the subjects covered.

  3. What will students learn?

    Taking a structured approach, the module guides students through researching, choosing and applying to courses in Higher Education (HE) including Degree Apprenticeships.

    The key aims and objectives of the progression module are:

    • To raise aspirations, awareness and self-confidence for post–16 study
    • To coach students in the HE application process
    • To provide a structured programme of study that will give students the opportunity to research available progression routes into HE and apprenticeships
    • To promote skills that will ease transition and improve retention in HE
    • To advance the Continued Professional Development of teaching staff involved in promoting and facilitating progression into HE
  4. What other benefits are there?

    Students who successfully complete the module are awarded 12 UCAS points which are recognised by Leeds Beckett University and the University of Huddersfield.

The average young participation rate (YPR) of the 18 years olds in our tracked cohort was 52% compared with the national YPR which is 38%.

On behalf of the school, the support and guidance from Leeds Beckett with the Progression Module and with other sixth form events has been great and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Uni and the staff or the module.

Lucy Oldroyd The Holy Family Catholic school