Education - LeCAP

Connexions Leicester Shire LeCAP

Are you thinking of applying for a course or apprenticeship after year 11?

If so, you can now use the electronic version of the LeCAP form.

Ask your school or college if they are using this system.

If your school or college is not using the electronic version of the LeCAP form they will give you a paper LeCAP form to fill in.

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Before completing the form read these notes that explain the system.

What is LeCAP on-line?

LeCAP on-line is the electronic version

What can it be used for?

LeCAP on-line can be used to apply for all post 16 learning opportunities in Leicester and many in Leicestershire. This includes:

  • 6th form colleges
  • Schools with 6th forms
  • Further Education (FE) colleges
  • Apprenticeships and advanced apprenticeships
  • e2e

All institutions in Leicester can receive the electronic form.

How does it work?

You can complete the electronic form in the same way as a paper form. It takes you through the form stage by stage. Your tutor or PA will give you a username and password so you can log in. When completed it is sent to your tutor to be checked and to have a reference added and then sent electronically to your first two choices. You can check the system to see the progress of your application at any time. The admissions staff at your post 16 choices will still write to you to confirm interviews and offers.

What about apprenticeships and advanced apprenticeships?

All applications for apprenticeships and advanced apprenticeships will be a central point coordinating all coordinating all work based learning applications in Leicester and Leicestershire. They will send your application to providers that have opportunities in the occupations you have chosen. You will need to apply direct to some training providers.

Completing your LeCAP form

You may want to download and print a word document of the questions on the from before completing your LeCAP on-line form.

Download a practice document here (pdf format).

Sections C and E of the LeCAP form ask about your achievements and the reasons for your subject/ apprenticeship(s) choices. You will need to write a brief statement for each of these sections to show the kind of person you are outside the classroom and why you are suited to your subject/ apprenticeship choices.

Download more guidance on completing Sections C and E here (pdf format).

Preparation – the process explained

Year 10

Your Careers Education programme in school will have introduced and helped you to explore the 16+ opportunities and pathways available to you.

Year 11 (Autumn Term)

Your Careers Education programme will give you opportunities to explore possible 16+ choices in more depth so you can reach a decision about what you want to study and where you want to study it.
What you need to do:

  • Gather detailed information, read Options at 16+, college prospectuses, and Get learning.
  • Use Course Finder the online learning prospectus.
  • Ask your careers teacher, tutor, subject teachers or Connexions Personal Adviser questions about your progress and suitability of your choices.
  • Arrange visits and/or attend ‘Open days’ to inform your decision.
  • Visit careers conventions or attend talks given by any opportunity providers.
  • Use this website to find out more about the choices you have to make this year.

    Choices in Year 11
    Year 11 calendar
    Open days
    EMA
    Apprenticeships
    Information about jobs


When should I use LeCAP on-line?

Key dates:
Main application period is December 2007 – May 2008.

January 1st – January 31st

Main period for completing the form.
What you must do:

  • Discuss predicted grades with your teachers
  • Complete the form
  • Make changes to the form if returned by your tutor

January 31st

By this date the LeCAP on-line should have been received by your 1st and 2nd choices.
Late applications will be considered but your choice may be limited.

February and March

Main interview period.
You will be offered an interview by your 1st choice and sometimes your 2nd choice.

April 24th

By this date all opportunity providers will have made an offer to most students.

  • When you receive an offer you must complete and return the ‘Offer Acceptance Form’ to show whether you wish to accept the offer or not.
    (The offer may be conditional on your exam results)
  • If you are offered a place at more than one school/college or training provider, you must complete both forms, to make it clear which offer you are accepting.
  • If you have not been offered a place by your 1st or 2nd choices, your application will automatically be sent to your 3rd choice.
  • Your application for an apprenticeship will be acknowledged.

May 10th

By this date you must have made it clear which 16+ place you have accepted. After this date you may hold only ONE confirmed offer.

August 21st

Your exam results arrive.
You may have received information about what to do at this stage from the school/college/training provider whose offer you have accepted.
If you are not sure what to do after your results, contact your current school/college to discuss your situation or contact the Connexions Service for advice.

Last Updated: 02-Nov-2007