Decision TimeFirm, insurance, declined - choosing your next chapter

Why this matters

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 objectives

By the end of this lesson

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

ActivityActivity 1: Offer comparison framework

On your own25 min

Multi-dimension framework: course fit, location, cost, opportunity, gut. Score each offer.

ActivityActivity 2: Pick + justify

On your own20 min

Firm choice + Insurance choice + reasons. Adviser cross-checks logic.

ActivityActivity 3: Plan B drafting

On your own15 min

If Firm fails: clearing? gap year? employment? Plan B written, dated.

Success criteria

How we'll know it worked

Offer comparison framework completed

Firm + Insurance + Plan B saved in Chapter

Chapter Student Game

Action

Save your Firm/Insurance/Plan B decision to Chapter

Skills: Planning, Adapting

Save your Firm + Insurance + Plan B + reasons to Chapter as Y13 decision evidence.

What's next

Decisions should be student-led, but adviser support is critical. Make 1-to-1 slots available.