Pinned to UCAS January deadline + offers wave. Year 13 students compare offers across UCAS, apprenticeships and employment. Structured decision framework — fit, cost, opportunity, gut. By the end, every student has a Plan A and a clear Plan B.
Learning outcomes
- I can compare offers using a multi-dimension framework
- I can name my Firm, Insurance and rejected choices with reasons
- I can articulate my Plan B if Plan A doesn't work out
Success criteria
- Offer comparison framework completed
- Firm + Insurance + Plan B saved in Chapter
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Offer comparison framework
individual task · 25 min
Multi-dimension framework: course fit, location, cost, opportunity, gut. Score each offer.
Builds: Planning
2
Pick + justify
individual task · 20 min
Firm choice + Insurance choice + reasons. Adviser cross-checks logic.
3
Plan B drafting
individual task · 15 min
If Firm fails: clearing? gap year? employment? Plan B written, dated.
📓 Chapter timeline: Save Firm/Insurance/Plan B to Chapter. Re-read on results day.
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Chapter Student Game
+80 XP
Action: Save your Firm/Insurance/Plan B decision to Chapter
Save your Firm + Insurance + Plan B + reasons to Chapter as Y13 decision evidence.
Skills: Planning, Adapting
Plenary discussion
Pair-share for 2 minutes: one thing you'll take from this lesson into next week.
Homework / follow-up
Decisions should be student-led, but adviser support is critical. Make 1-to-1 slots available.