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In addition to the formal courses and qualifications offered in Medway's schools and Mid-Kent College, all Medway students have the opportunity to benefit from the Medway Progression Compact.
The concept of the Medway Progression Compact
The Medway Progression Compact represents an agreement by the University of Kent (www.kent.ac.uk), the University of Greenwich (www.gre.ac.uk), Canterbury Christ Church University (www.cant.ac.uk), the University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester (www.ucreative.ac.uk) and Mid-Kent College (www.midkent.ac.uk), all of whom have campuses in Medway. It recognises a wider range of activities and achievements for students from Medway secondary schools and colleges.
Benefits for students
The key benefits for students are:
- a guaranteed offer on an appropriate programme or an interview for some courses with additional specifications, such as teaching and nursing;
- increased self-esteem and awareness of their own capabilities through reviewing their own work and assembling evidence of achievement to gain Progression Compact accreditation;
- support in key areas that will benefit them in preparing for higher education.
Benefits for schools and the college
The key benefits for schools and the college are:
- improved prospects for appropriate students to progress to higher education;
- effective preparation and support for the transition to higher education.
Benefits for the local universities
The key benefits for the local universities are:
- the student intake is better prepared for student life;
- increased retention rates;
- stronger partnerships between local universities and the local community.
The value of the Medway Compact
A Medway student accredited through the Medway Progression Compact Award will have:
- a guaranteed offer or an interview at any of the local universities,
- up to 40 points contributing to the standard UCAS offer.
How the Medway Compact works
Medway Progression Compact points, equivalent to UCAS points and recognised as such by the universities in Medway, are awarded to any student who achieves in the following areas:
- preparation for higher education;
- skills for progression;
- personal development.
Students are able to acquire up to 10 Medway points in each of the three Progression Compact areas. A student who has acquired 10 points in each area will be awarded a total of 40 Medway points. Credits cannot be transferred across the three categories. Students who secure credit in each category are accredited with the Progression Compact Award.
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Progression Compact Area 1: preparation for higher education
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Medway points
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Careers education and guidance unit at Level 3
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10
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Higher education summer school certificate of attendance
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5
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Preparation for higher education unit
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10
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IT key skills at Level 2
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5
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Medway learning skills course
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5-10
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The Plus Certificate - work-related learning (including Preparation for HE Career Plan)
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5-10
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Medway Bridging Programme (details to be circulated at a later date)
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10
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Progression Compact Area 2: wider key skills
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Key skills at Level 3 in working with others
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10
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Key skills at Level 3 in improving own learning and performance
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10
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Key skills at Level 3 in problem solving
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10
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Key skills at Level 2 in working with others
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5
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Key skills at Level 2 in improving own learning and performance
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5
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Key skills at Level 2 in problem solving
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5
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Partnership-endorsed and nationally accredited programme which provides evidence of wider key skills
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Up to 10
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Wider key skills gained in part-time work
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10
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Young Enterprise Company Programme (area 2 or 3)
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10
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Medway Bridging Programme (details to be circulated at a later date)
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10
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Medway learning skills course
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5-10
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The Plus Certificate - Building a Portfolio
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5-10
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Progression Compact Area 3: enrichment
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Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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10
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Millennium Volunteers' Award
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10
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Peer Mentoring Certificate
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10
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Wider Key Skills gained in part-time work
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10
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Medway Active Communities Volunteer Programme
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5-10
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Community Sports Leader Award
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5-10
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Young Enterprise Company Programme (area 2 or 3)
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10
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The Plus Certificate - Wider Interests / Active Citizenship
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5-10
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Find out more about the Compact
Students can find out more about how to get involved in Compact activities to achieve Medway points by talking to the head of sixth form at the school they are interested in attending or using the contact information below.
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