00:00 – Welcome and Housekeeping
Overview of the session, speakers, and housekeeping notes.

01:11 – About Go Higher West Yorkshire & CPD Context
Explanation of Go Higher West Yorkshire’s work, the Uni Connect programme, and how their CPD supports learners in KS3–5.

02:40 – Introducing Caroline Priestley
Handing over to Caroline Priestley (University of Bradford) to lead the session on UCAS Clearing.

03:12 – What is Clearing?
Refresher on what UCAS Clearing is, why it’s increasingly used, and which students are eligible.

04:42 – Clearing Key Dates & UCAS Extra
Important dates in the cycle and a look at the shift in student behaviour around decision-making.

06:53 – Offer Types & Sector Changes
Clarification of conditional/unconditional offers, course availability, and sector-wide changes affecting Clearing.

08:34 – Results Day: What Happens at Universities
Behind-the-scenes look at how universities prepare for Results Day and support students via call centres and events.

10:32 – Student Support & Preparation Tips
Encouraging applicants to prepare early, seek help, and explore options like foundation years or alternative courses.

12:09 – Making the Call & Plan Bs
Advice for students on calling universities themselves, staying calm, and keeping options open.

13:15 – Activity on Results Day & HEI Involvement in Schools
How HE staff support learners on the day and the importance of outreach.

14:32 – Clearing Open Days & Decision-Making Support
Encouraging learners to attend open days and make informed choices.

15:08 – What Do Universities Look At in Clearing?
Discussion of student profiles, contextual offers, and support available if learners narrowly miss grades.

17:13 – Interviews in Clearing
Explains which courses still require interviews and how to prepare, especially at short notice.

19:03 – Overachieving Students & ‘Trading Up’
What to do if learners exceed predicted grades and want to change course or institution.

20:48 – Deferrals & Taking Time Out
How to defer after receiving an unconditional offer and benefits of a gap year.

22:16 – Foundation Years & Resits
Expanding availability of foundation routes and reassurances around retaking qualifications.

25:33 – Access to HE Courses
Overview of Access to HE routes, how they help students without traditional qualifications enter university.

27:15 – Foundation Years (in more depth)
Further detail on foundation year pathways, benefits, and advice on cross-institution progression.

29:00 – Individual Learner Support
How universities offer one-to-one support for vulnerable, adult, or first-time applicants.

30:45 – Live Q&A: Applying Without UCAS ID
Answering a key question: Can learners still access Clearing if they haven’t applied through UCAS? (Yes.)

33:36 – Go Higher West Yorkshire Clearing Resources
Overview of Go Higher WY’s upcoming clearing guide, blogs, podcasts, and how they support schools and colleges.

36:22 – Final Resources Recap & Closing Remarks
Recap of shared resources, encouragement to use the UCAS website, and thanks to attendees.