Post-16 Studies Guide for Year 11 Students - CAP Mainstream School Paths

1. Year 11

2. Destination of 2016 year 11 students for CAP mainstream schools

3. Occupation of all students 2016 year 11 from CAP schools who left to enter employment & training

4. Courses and Qualifications • Level • Academicmostly examinations • Applied General50% coursework • Technical Level • coursework based • Apprenticeship • Traineeship • employment and training • A/AS-level • IB • 3 • BTEC/OCR • Level 3 • (NVQ)/C&G L3 • Advanced Apprenticeship • 2 • GCSE A*-C • Maths / English 9-4 • BTEC/OCR Level 2 • (NVQ)/C&G L2 • Intermediate Apprenticeship and Traineeship • 1 • Traineeship and Pre-employment schemes • GCSE D-G • Maths / English 3-1 • BTEC/OCR Level 1 • (NVQ)/C&G L1 It is possible to combine Academic and Applied General route at some providers

5. Maths and English for Full Time Students • Students who achieve grade 3 or below in English and/or maths will need to continue working towards their GCSE. Those with grade 3 need to retake GCSE, those with 2 and below can take qualifications that lead to GCSE. • Students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, may be exempt from the above, but will still need to study Maths and/or English.

6. Funding and Age • Age 16-19 You do not have to pay fees on condition you are still under 19 on 31st August in the year your course starts • Age 19-23You may be charged for some courses.

7. 96% of CAP students who go on to post-16 study attend one of their local CAP centres • Cambridge Area Partnership post 16 centres • Local Non CAP post 16 centres • Cambridge Regional College • College of West Anglia (Cambridge) • Comberton Sixth Form • Cottenham Sixth Form • Bishop Laney Sixth Form • Hills Road Sixth Form College • Impington Sixth Form • Long Road Sixth Form College • Netherhall Sixth Form • Parkside Sixth • University Technical College Cambridge

8. a general guide to entry requirements • A-level / IB courses • Applied general (level 3) Courses • Technical Courses • Minimum of 4 GCSEs at 4 or above (or vocational equivalent) usually including maths and/or English • Some require more than 4 GCSEs or specific subjects • You will require a range of GCSEs including maths and English. • Some subjects need specific subjects and grades. • You start most courses at Level 1, progressing to Level 2 and Level 3 as your skills develop • For some courses you can enter at Level 3 depending on skill level • Some courses need specific subjects • GCSE courses • Applied general (level 2) Courses • Minimum of three grade 4 GCSEs including Maths and English. • Some subjects need specific subjects and grades. • Minimum of 2 GCSEs at 3 (or vocational equivalent) • To confirm entry requirements and specific subject requirements please contact post 16 centres you are considering.

9. Entry programmes can lead to employment or level 1: • Entry Level certificates • Preparing for Adulthood • Foundation learning programme • Supported internships • IDEAL • Level 1 programmes can lead on to employment or level 2: • Level 1 Vocational • Foundation learning programme • Pre-employment programme • Traineeship • IDEAL • Level 2 programmes can lead on to employment or level 3: • GCSE retakes (Access to A Level programmes) • Level 2 Vocational • Intermediate Apprenticeships • Specific Vocational

10. typical minimuma-level profiles in 2018 The following is intended as a “rough guide” to admissions criteria; in all cases, please refer to individual prospectuses and websites for detailed information. • 3 A-levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with at least a 6 in the subject (or similar subject) to those wishing to study at A-Level • 4 A-level: 5 GCSEs grade7 or above, at least grade 4 Maths & English • Comberton • Hills Road To be invited to an informal guidance meeting about your course, you will need an estimated profile of an average of grade B(6) or above across your Key Stage 4 qualifications. This average will be based on Maths, English Language and your best four other subjects. • Impington At least five GCSEs C grade or higher, plus Mathematics and English at grade 4 or above. • Long Road • At least 7 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above in a range of subjects including Maths and English Language. • Netherhall • Students are expected to have 7 GCSE grades of C(4) or above in an appropriate range of subjects, normally including Mathematics and English • UTC At least 7 GCSEs at grade A*-C(4), with an average GCSE score of 48 including triple science (BBB) and Maths grade 6 or above. Please refer to post-16 centres for current entry criteria, specific subject requirements and how subject combination and putting a centre first when applying may affect your chances of success. Some subjects require higher grades.

11. typical minimum ib profiles in 2017 • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: At least a GCSE B grade profile (from at least 7 subjects), including English Language and Maths at level 5. For subjects you wish to take at higher level you will need at least a B (6) grade. • International Baccalaureate Career Programme: At least five subjects at GCSE grade C or higher plus Mathematics and English at level; 4), preferably with a B grade in your area of specialism. Strong interest in the vocational BTEC subject will need to be in evidence at interview. • Impington • At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at Grade C or above, including English and Maths at level 5. B (level 6) or above for all Higher Level subjects. These are minimum requirements and we particularly welcome applications from students with very strong GCSE (or equivalent) results.  For Higher Level subjects, a pass at Grade A or above is sometimes asked for (Mathematics and Sciences) and is always preferred. • Parkside Please refer to post-16 centres for current entry criteria, specific subject requirements and how subject combination and putting a centre first when applying may affect your chances of success.

12. Where can I study a vocational course • Cambridge Regional College • Engineering, Electronics, Motor Vehicle, Motor Sport, Business, Computing Technology, Construction, Media, Music, Art & Design, Performing Arts, Uniformed Services, Social Care, Health Studies, Child Care Sport, Travel & Tourism, Catering & Hospitality, Beauty & Spa Therapy, Media make-up, Hairdressing, Science, Land-based, Preparation for work, Supporting Teaching & Learning, Gym Instructor /Personal Training • Bishop Laney • Level 3: Sport, Business, Media, Performing Arts, Applied Science • Level 2: Catering, hair and media make-up, Public Services • Norwich City Football programme • Comberton • Sport, Business, Science Health and Social Care, Travel and Tourism • Cottenham • Art & Design, Hospitality & Catering, Construction, Media, Hair & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Performing Arts, Sports Studies and preparation for work • Long Road • Art & Design, Business, Criminology, Graphics, Health & Social Care, ICT, Media, Musical Theatre, Photography, Sport, Science, computing and music • Impington • Business, Media, Preforming Arts, Sports • Netherhall • Sport, Heath & Social Care, IT and Creative Digital Media • Parkside • Health & Social Care, Business and Sport • College of West Anglia (Cambridge) • Animal/Equine Management (care), Veterinary nursing, Agriculture, Dog Grooming • UTC Cambridge • Science, Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science, Physical Science, Environmental and Sustainable

15. How to apply for: • School or College course • Use the online application process for centres in CAP. • For centres outside the CAP, approach the centre directly. • Apprenticeship • Search and apply for Apprenticeships online using www.apprenticeships.org.uk • Contact colleges and training providers that offer apprenticeships. • You can apply for some apprenticeships programmes using the CAP application process. • Approach employers to see if they offer or would be willing to offer an Apprenticeship. • Use all four of these to improve your chances.