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The Creative Way Progression Agreement Scheme PROGRAMME PROGRESSION AGREEMENT

This AGREEMENT is made between Canterbury Christchurch University …………………………………………………… (the Higher Education “receiver” institution) AND Brooke House Sixth Form College (BSix) ……………………………………………………. (the “provider” institution)

The AGREEMENT concerns student progression to: BA (Hons) Commercial Music …………………………………………………….. (name of HE course)

FROM BTEC National Award Music Technology ………………………………………………………. (name of “provider” course

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Guidance Notes

A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements may vary in the criteria they specify but they should always aim to give students clear information about what is needed to progress into higher education. These notes give you some ideas about how to go about developing and maintaining Progression Agreements. Identifying a progression route and developing the Progression Agreement

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Use course information provided on The Creative Way website to identify potential progression pathways (www.creativeway.org.uk)

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Develop contacts with relevant providers to gain an understanding of course content, structure, facilities and resources and learning and teaching methods.

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Identify any adjustments which might be needed to enable students to progress from one course to another (eg to curriculum content) and where relevant, consider any additional measures which will enhance successful progression (eg audition or portfolio guidance, campus visits).

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Identify the criteria for progression from one course to another. This involves identifying the level of attainment students will be required to demonstrate for a guarantee of interview and/or place. Knowing about the curriculum content of the “provider” course should enable HE staff to assess the extent to which it prepares students for the HE course and hence enable progression criteria to be identified.

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Once progression criteria have been identified, the progression route can be formalised in a Progression Agreement.

Progression criteria and pre-application guidance and support for students In addition to the successful completion of the provider course, progression criteria might include, for example: •

Portfolio, audition or other evidence of skills and competencies. It helps students if HE courses are able to provide clear information about what they are looking for. It also helps if pre-application guidance and support is available – eg, audition workshops, portfolio clinics, campus visits etc.

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Evidence of achievement / attainment other than a formal qualification. This is normally expressed through provision for AP(E)L.

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You will want to make sure that staff and students know about opportunities on offer via the Progression Agreement – make sure you contact The Creative Way with details of Progression Agreements you would like to be shown on The Creative Way website.

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You will also need to ensure you have a system in place to ensure that students know how to indicate that they are applying through a Progression Agreement and that this is recognised in the applications process. You should also ensure that students know how to get feedback if their application through a Progression Agreement is unsuccessful.

Maintaining the Progression Agreement

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You should ensure there is a system in place for monitoring and review.

The Progression Agreement

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The parties to this Agreement have agreed that a learner shall be guaranteed an interview on the specified HE programme, subject to the learner meeting the criteria set out below:

All applicants registered on course are invited to interview.

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The parties to this Agreement have agreed to provide the following preapplication guidance and support:

Students will be invited to attend an annual visit to the University’s Broadstairs Campus. The visit will enable learners to find out more about the music courses, experience the learning environment and prepare for interview/audition.

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The parties to this Agreement have agreed that a learner shall be guaranteed a place on the specified HE programme, subject to the learner meeting the criteria set out below:

A successful interview. Submission of portfolio of work Completion of course.

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Both parties agree to participate in annual monitoring and review to ensure that any changes which might affect this Progression Agreement (eg, changes in course content) are taken account of.

We agree to use our good offices to abide by this Agreement for the period from: DATE………………………………………………………….. To DATE……………………………………………………………

FOR and on behalf of the Receiver Institution SIGNED on (date)……………………………………………… BY ……………………………………………………………………. (NAME & POSITIION FOR and on behalf of the Provider Institution SIGNED on (date)……………………………………………….. BY ………………………………………………………………………..(NAME & POSITION)

CONTACT The Creative Way to ensure this Progression Agreement is included on The Creative Way website.

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For further information and assistance with Progression Agreements, contact us via www.creativeway.org.uk/contact

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