• to identify the issues facing LDD students wishing to move on to University
• to highlight key questions LDD students should ask Universities
• to produce an Action Plan for LDD students to use before and during the UCAS application process
• to share existing good practice by working through case studies
• to suggest strategies for completing the UCAS form
• to emphasise the importance of follow up
• to familiarise delegates with the DSA and other financial support

9.30 Registration and coffee

10.00 Facing the Future

• Identifying the issues facing LDD students at 18+ transition - Group Task

10.30 Widening Participation

11.00 Coffee

11.30 LDD Applications to University

• The questions students should ask
• Making the best use of visits
• Completing the UCAS form
• Follow up
  
  

13.00 Lunch

14.00 The Disabled Students' Allowance

• What it is
• What it can be used for
• How to get it
• Writing a report (exercise)

15.00 What Next?

• Creating a Process Map
• Measuring Success - statistics

15:30 Summary and Close

It will provide an opportunity to look at practical strategies for facilitating this difficult step. The emphasis will be on problem solving and sharing hands-on experience so that delegates can produce their own systems.