Drop-in style support for ongoing applications across all post-16 routes. Students bring their drafts, adviser circulates, peers give feedback. Output is final-quality applications ready to submit before deadlines.
Learning outcomes
- I can finalise at least one post-16 application
- I can give and receive constructive peer feedback on applications
- I can manage application deadlines
Success criteria
- One final application submitted
- Peer feedback given on at least two drafts
1
Application audit
individual task · 15 min
Open all current drafts. Status check: deadline, completeness, what's missing.
2
Peer feedback
group task · 30 min
Pair-up. Each reviews 2 drafts. Structured feedback rubric: clarity, evidence, voice.
Builds: Speaking
3
Final submissions
individual task · 45 min
Final pass + adviser sign-off. Submit. Update Chapter goals to 'submitted'.
📓 Chapter timeline: Mark applications as submitted in Chapter. Track decisions as they come back.
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Chapter Student Game
+80 XP
Action: Mark each application as submitted in Chapter as you complete them
Track every post-16 application in Chapter goals — submitted, accepted, declined.
Skills: Planning, Speaking
Plenary discussion
Pair-share for 2 minutes: one thing you'll take from this lesson into next week.
Homework / follow-up
Less structure, more support. Best run as a 90-min lab with multiple advisers/teachers circulating.