www.xplore.uk.com

This site details all the learning opportunities available in Northamptonshire. Anyone can visit the site, day or night, but Year 11 students will be issued with usernames and passwords via their schools, and can apply for courses online.

The following support material is available:

• XPLORE Partner Protocol Agreement
  This document is to clarify the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders contributing to and utilising the Northamptonshire Area Prospectus and Common Applications Process, XPLORE, to ensure that these are developed and used appropriately and effectively to maximise benefits to learners.
• Roles and Responsibilities
  This document outlines those members of staff who have a role to play in the implementation of XPLORE.
• XPLORE Flowchart
  The flowchart illustrates the process and those involved.
• Northamptonshire Timeline
  A suggested timeline for the application process.
• Assembly XPLORE Presentation
  A generic power-point presentation for Yr 11 students.  It can be tailored for each learning provider.
• Student Account Details
  A description of the student account when they have logged into XPLORE.
• Student Crib Sheet
  This document describes how to search for courses to making and tracking an online application.

User Manuals

The following user manuals have been developed by UCAS Media:

• Connexions Personal Adviser User Manual
• Provider Administrator Manual
• Learner Manager Manual
• Provider Application Manager Manual

These manuals will be updated three times a year to reflect system changes.