EXPERIENCE COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

INTRODUCTION -

WHO CAN APPLY?

Students in Yr 12 and Scottish Yr 5 who want to make an informed choice about reading for a technology-based degree
at university. Broad-based courses provide information on several subjects, Focus courses concentrate on a single
discipline, Insight courses are for girls only and Science and Society courses provide information on a range of Science
subjects. If you are not a British subject, your application may take longer to review and the course charged at full cost
(places are heavily subsidised). First preference is for those with British nationality. We do not guarantee to place every
applicant.

WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

If you are unsure whether a science or engineering degree is for you, our broad-based courses will be most suitable. For
those who want to concentrate on a particular discipline, we have a range of Focus courses: subjects include Aerospace,
Mechanical, Marine, Computing, Materials, The Physical Sciences, Systems and Mathematics.

Science and Society courses are designed for those interested in a scientific career but need help in finding an
appropriate course.

Insight is for girls who prefer to study in a female environment. Where these run concurrently with others, social
activities or cultural visits may be taken together.

HOW CAN HEADSTART HELP?

· by introducing different branches of science, engineering and technology
· by providing hands-on experience of real practical problems
· by identifying sources of funding and support
· by showing what it’s like to study for a degree at university
· by helping you decide to which university you should apply

YOU APPLY FOR A PLACE at the Headstart website. Then download the Application Form as it contains areas for your
parents and teacher to complete. Successful applicants will be notified by Headstart in March and required then to pay
the course fee - amount in pounds is shown as the numeric part of the course code. Ensure you provide five course
options - we need these in case your preferences are full.
Places are allocated by Headstart. It may be possible to arrive early and stay at the university overnight, but Headstart
representatives will not be on site until registration begins. If you need to arrive early, you must make arrangements
direct with the Accommodation department of the university. Please note that not all universities are able to offer
overnight accommodation the night before the course.

APPLICATION FORMS must be received by Headstart by 18th February of the course year. Dates may change so
check the website in December. Any Offer of a Place will confirm dates and the university will provide Joining
Instructions one month before the course starts. Offers are mailed to successful applicants by Headstart between
January and April 2011.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY a course fee and travel costs there and back. The course fee is shown as the
numeric part of the course code: e.g. CAR/235 explains the cost to attend Headstart at Cardiff is £235. Accommodation
costs during the course are included in the fee. Financial assistance may be available and some schools will help with
the fee or travel costs. You should ask at school first.

PAYMENT IS NOT REQUIRED until we send an Offer. Then, send a cheque made payable to Headstart to the
Headstart office at Welwyn Garden City or pay online at the Headstart website. If you require financial assistance, it is
important to let us know when you register by simply adding a note to your application. Call 01707 871505 for more

To be read in conjunction with the course pages at www.headstartcourses.org.uk

 application form
Academic Year: 2010/11
Registration Number: PWEB41001200
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THIS FORM COMPRISES 4 PAGES. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS AND OBTAIN
SIGNATURES FROM YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN AND TEACHER THEN SEND ALL FOUR PAGES TO HEADSTART,
THE WELTECH CENTRE, RIDGEWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS, AL7 2AA BEFORE 18TH FEBRUARY
2011. INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Course content and dates at www.headstartcourses.org.uk

Your Personal Details:

Name: Charlotte Annan Gender: Female

Date of Birth: 15 Aug 1994 Nationality: British Ethnic Origin: White
NI Number: Comment:
Mobile: 07531130330 Home Tel: 01242255028
Email: charleya.x@live.co.uk
Address: 44 Chase Avenue, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL526YU
Post to: Home

School: Balcarras School

Address: East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL53 8QF

Emergency Contact Details:

At least 1 of these contacts must be based in the United Kingdom for the duration of the Headstart course. All emergency

contacts must be over 18 years of age. Parents, guardians, teachers and family friends are examples of suitable emergency

contacts.

Name 1: Gail Annan Relationship: Mother Telephone: 07814250811

Name 2: Julian Annan Relationship: Father Telephone: 07785232247

Your Health Details:

Please specify any medical condition or dietary restrictions and include any special requirements that you may
have (enter 'none' if not applicable).

Medical: none

Dietary: none

Your headstart course selection (in order of priority)

Successful applicants will be notified in writing during January of the course year for courses in week 1, and
during March for courses in weeks 2 - 7

Code University Start Date Course Type

IMP/268 Imperial College London June 27 Broad-Based Engineering
RHM/235 Royal Holloway Maths June 26 Focus - Maths
SAL/235 Salford (Insight) June 27 Girls Only - Science and Engineering
WAT/235 Heriot Watt June 21 Broad-Based Engineering
CAM/268 Cambridge June 26 Broad-Based Engineering

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Registrant Name: Charlotte Annan
Registration Number: PWEB41001200

Qualifications you have achieved to date:

Type Subject Actual Grade Graduation

GCSE English Language A 2010
GCSE Information & Communication Technology B 2010
GCSE Spanish B 2010
GCSE Mathematics A* 2010
GCSE Additional Science A 2010
GCSE Art & Design C 2010
GCSE Science A 2010
GCSE Design & Technology (Textiles Technology) B 2010
GCSE French A 2010
GCSE Religious Studies B 2010
GCSE English Literature B 2010
GCSE Additional Mathematics D 2010
GCSE Information & Communication Technology A 2010

Current course of study:

Type Subject Graduation

AS Physics 2011
AS Spanish 2011
AS Mathematics with Mechanics 2011
AS Further Mathematics 2011

Degree course at univeristy

Which degree subject are you most likely to read at University?

Mechanical Engineering

Did either of your parents go to University? No

If so, what did they study?

In which areas do you see your future career?

Career Category Optional Additional Information

Manufacturing Car Design

In which other clubs or schemes have you taken part?

Description Level
Engineering Education Scheme
Engineering Education Scheme

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Registrant Name: Charlotte Annan
Registration Number: PWEB41001200

How you heard about us: Teacher If other:

Tell us why you want to come on a Headstart course and why you should be selected. Please include any other
information that demonstrates your interest and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and/or maths.

I am very enthusiastic maths and physics student, an enthusiasm I hope to bring through to a job in the future. I take part in extra curriculum
activities such as the EES and teaching year seven maths. I hope that adding an EDT Headstart course to this will improve my CV prospects
further. I also took part in the UK senior maths challenge this year, competing against year 12s and 13s and gained a gold certificate and the
highest score in Balcarars School. My hopes for the future include studying engineering at university, having a job in car designs, and, whilst it’s a
long shot, working in Formula one. I picked my options for my A levels to give me a greater chance of achieving my goals, further maths, maths
and physics obviously needed for engineering, and a language so as I can hopefully have a chance to travel with my job. Spanish was also a choice,
as from looking at university courses, I realise I can do a course with a year abroad. University is a big goal for me. I have already picked out
my top choices, including Sheffield and Imperial College (It is with regret that I can’t apply for the Sheffield course, as I will be on an
expedition in Alaska at that time.) With university places becoming harder to get, I am hoping that if I am able to add the fact I went on a
Headstart course to my UCAS application I will stand out. My first choice course is London Imperial, my first choice university at the moment, as
I know it is a leader in engineering based courses. My second choice is Royal Hollow Way, it’s a beautiful university and whilst the course is not
engineering based, I think that a focus maths course would be an amazing experience, opening my eyes to other possibilities. I think I’d be a
great applicant because I am enthusiastic, I put in the effort, and I want to do this. Engineering, maths and science are my passions, and I am
sure that if I am given the chance to attend a course then I will make the most of every part of it.

DATA PROTECTION ACT

Tick the box if you do not wish your details to be passed to other universities and organisations that may be able

to offer you related opportunities in Science, Engineering and Technology Not Ticked
During the Headstart course, photographs may be taken of you and used to promote Headstart. Images will be
carefully selected to portray students and courses positively.

Please select ‘No’ if you do not give your consent for your photograph to be used. Yes

APPLICANT DECLARATION
• I confirm that all this information is correct and that I have read and understood the Introduction page
available to me at the start of my online application.
• I understand that I will be excluded from the course if my conduct is found to be unacceptable, if I fail to
make a reasonable effort, or do not abide by the house rules of the university. I accept that drinking alcohol
and taking stimulants or drugs of any kind (except on prescription) whilst participating in Headstart is strictly
forbidden and that I must adhere to any smoking regulations made by the university.
• I understand that I am required to pay my travel expenses, in addition to the student fee.

Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date:________________

PARENT/CARER DECLARATION
I give my consent to this application and will support my son/daughter/ward in fulfilling the requirements of the
above declaration. I understand that Headstart is responsible exclusively for the allocation of places, not the
University.

Parent/Carer Name (Please print):________________________________________

Parent/Carer Signature: __________________________________ Date:_______________

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Registrant Name: Charlotte Annan
Registration Number: PWEB41001200

NOW GIVE THIS FORM TO YOUR HEAD OR TEACHER OF MATHS, SCIENCE, OR TECHNOLOGY

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR VIEW OF THIS STUDENTS INTEREST IN A TECHNOLOGICAL COURSE, AND
POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE A UNIVERSITY PLACE -

interest potential

Teacher Name (Please use BLOCK CAPITALS) _________________________________________

School / College Name _____________________ Department: __________________________

Email: _______________________________ Telephone: _______________________________

Teacher Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________________

WILL SCHOOL BE PAYING THE COURSE FEE? (IT IS PAYABLE TO HEADSTART) YES / NO

SCHOOL TYPE - PLEASE MARK ACCORDINGLY

Sixth Form College ___
CTC Boys ___ Maintained Non Selective Boys ___
CTC Girls ___ Maintained Non Selective Girls ___
CTC Mixed ___ Maintained Non Selective Mixed ___
FE College ___ Maintained Selective Boys ___
Independent Boys ___ Maintained Selective Girls ___
Independent Girls ___ Maintained Selective Mixed ___
Independent Mixed ___ Other (please state) ___

Are you a Specialist School? If so, what type? ____________________________

THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION.

NOW PLEASE ENSURE ALL 5 PAGES ARE RETURNED TO THE CENTRAL OFFICE AT:-

HEADSTART, THE WELTECH CENTRE, RIDGEWAY, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2AA BEFORE 18TH

FEBRUARY 2011.

Tel: 01707 871505 Fax: 01707 393133 Email enquiries@headstartcourses.org.uk

To be read in conjunction with the course pages at www.headstartcourses.org.uk