The Leicester and Leicestershire Common Application Process (LeCAP)

What is LeCAP?

The LeCAP is the process of students making choices about what to do after year 11 and then applying for their chosen learning option.

The process begins in year 10 and should be part of a career education programme where students develop the skills needed to make well-informed realistic decisions about their future pathways. The process usually ends when a young person is settled in a post 16 learning option after year 11.

Why have a Common Application Process?

The reasons for having a Common Application Process and form are

All year 11s (and others) have an opportunity to apply for courses at the same time
Only one form to complete
Less paper
Easier for colleges to administer
Common system should apply to all colleges thus ensuring equal opportunities for learners
The on-line form ensures young people can be identified and supported more effectively.

What does the Process involve?

In year 10 and early in year 11 students should undertake a planned programme of career education, which should prepare them for making the decisions about what to do post 16. This should include

Reading Connexions publications about options eg You Choose 16+, Get Learning, and Get Working.
Looking at websites
Researching courses and careers in a school information area to check out the qualifications needed for different careers and courses.
Reading college prospectuses and looking at their websites
Attending open days at local colleges
Attending talks given about FE, 6th form and apprenticeships
Discussing their choices with parents and carers
Asking for advice

Timetable for applications

Dec – Jan	The main period for completing applications
31 Jan	The nominal closing date for applications. Applications after this date will be considered but choices may be limited
Feb - Apr	The main interviewing period
17 Apr	By this date most schools and colleges will have made an offer to most students
10 May	By this date students should have accepted one place
June	Support is still available from Connexions to help young people find suitable employers if they have applied for an apprenticeship
23 Aug	Exam results – students need to seek advice if they are unsure what to do when they receive their results.

Support materials for schools and colleges explain the process and how to make the most of LeCAP. These are available to downlaod and print off from this website.

The Forms

Paper

There will be limited supplies of the paper forms for 07/08. Supplies can be requested from Mandy Orton on 0116 261 5920 or email morton@connexions-leics.org.

All support materials are available on this website.

Applications for apprenticeships on paper LeCAP forms should be sent to:

Gilly Mullen

Jobs and Opportunities team

Ashcroft House, Ervington Court,

Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park,

Leicester

LE19 1WL

Electronic

Qualifications and Examinations

The electronic form follows the same format as the paper version. An icon represents each section.

image showing icons on LeCAP website

On screen help is available for each section and to explain some of the questions.

FAQs LeCAP on-line

Here are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions (pdf format) regarding the on-line LeCAP form.

Support materials

All documents below in pdf format open in new window.

For Students

For LeCAP Coordinators in school

Materials for Training Tutors

For Admissions Staff

Admissions Managers’ Guide to LeCAP

Helpdesk

For help and support with LeCAP please contact the LeCAP Helpdesk (0116 261 5904) or email lecaphelpdesk@connexions-leics.org

Last Updated: 10-Apr-2008