Pathways Post-16

1. Pathways Post-16 NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL

2. Format of the Evening • Careers support at Northgate for pupils in Year 11 – Mrs C Gray • The Sixth Form route and Vocational Courses at college – Mr I Trench • Apprenticeships – Mrs C Gray • In the Lower School centre - a chance to meet representatives from Northgate Sixth Form, Suffolk New College, Otley College, Suffolk One, University Campus Suffolk, CSV Media and an Apprenticeship Champion

3. Which Way now? • Huge choice post-16 • Options are full time education e.g. school / college or work-based learninge.g. an apprenticeship/part time education with employment or voluntary work • Competition for places • Jobs for young people without any qualifications are disappearing

4. 14 -19 Pathways All new qualifications fit into one of these pathways: Foundation Learning Tier Foundation or Higher Diploma Foundation Learning Tier Foundation, Higher or Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship post 18 Further education Higher education GCSE GCSE / A-Level Apprenticeship Employment Employment with training CONSIDEROPTIONS CONSIDEROPTIONS CONSIDEROPTIONS 18 16 14 CONSIDEROPTIONS 17 Employment with Training

5. What jobs are available in Suffolk? • Public Administration, Education and Health • Energy • Ports and Logistics • Finance IT and Business • Creative Media • Tourism • Food and Drink • Biotechnology • Engineering and Construction • Manufacturing • Transport and Communications

6. The September Guarantee/RPA • Ensures that every 16 and 17 year old is offered an appropriate place of learning for the September following the end of compulsory education • Raising the Participation Age – The law has changed – young people must stay in learning until the age of 18 • A back up option is vital for many young people to avoid becoming NEET (Not in education, employment or training)

7. Influences on Young People • Parents • Friends/Peers • Teachers Young people do value advice!

8. Support at Northgate • Careers Lessons • Careers Adviser • Teachers • Additional Support

9. Careers Lessons • Seven lessons of one hour fifteen minutes • Impartial advice and guidance designed to ensure that the options pupils select do not restrict their future choices • Pupils are given an understanding of the opportunities for progression afforded by each course / pathway • Guidance on application forms and interviews

10. Year 11 Important Dates 2014-2015 • 22nd September onwards Year 11 Tutor interviews • 24th September Year 11 Pathways evening • 23rd October Open Morning/Evening • 24th October Year 11 report cycle begins • 27th-31st October Half term • 7th November Year 11 Advice meetings • 4th December Year 11 Reports and Advice letter issued • End of Autumn Term Suffolk/Otley college applications in • 20th December- 4th Jan Christmas holiday • 12th-16th January Mock GCSE exams • 5th January Sixth Form Information Evening • 26th January Sixth Form applications close • 12th February Year 11 Parents Evening • 16th -20th February Half term • 26th February Sixth Form taster evening • 16th – 20th March GCSE Dance exams • 25th March Year 11 Revision Advice Evening • 28th March – 12th April Easter holiday • 27th April-1st May GCSE Drama exams • 11th May GCSE written exams begin • 25th – 29th May Half term • 24th June GCSE exams end • 25th June Year 11 Prom • 20th August GCSE results published

11. Careers Adviser • Our Careers Adviser, Mrs Pauline Young, will conduct interviews throughout the year. • Pupils will be identified for interviews or can self refer through form tutors or Mrs Gray.

12. AdditionalSupport • Outside agencies – Children and Young People’s Services • Employers • Web-based support • Financial support – the 16 - 19 Bursary

13. Web Support • www.thesource.me.uk • www.future4me.org.uk (online prospectus) • https:/nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

14. Destinations September 2014 • SixthForms – 65% • College – 34% • Apprenticeship / Work with Training – 1%

15. Qualifications @ Post-16 Centres

16. Different Levels?

17. English Language & Mathematics From September 2013: • GCSE grade D - U in English Language, you will have to continue studying this subject • GCSE grade D - U in Mathematics, you will have to continue studying this subject … if you are at a Sixth Form or college … if grade D it must be GCSE!

18. AS & A Levels: Introduction AS (Advanced Subsidiary) A (Advanced) Level 3 Qualifications Widely recognised One of the main routes into higher education Useful for employment

19. AS & A Levels: Linear 2015 • AS + A Level are two separate qualifications • The content of AS can usually be the first half of the A Level • The A Level is assessed at the end of the two year course – AS unit results not included • English literature, English language, English literature and language, biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, history, economics, business, computer science, art and design, and sociology

20. AS & A Levels: Modular 2015 AS Level: qualification in its own right, although marks count for 50% of the A Level result. A Level: in Year 13 you take the A2 - second half of the A Level. The A2 is designed to deepen and develop knowledge – this is the same with all study in Year 13.

21. AS & A Levels: Entry Requirements Usually you need at least five or six GCSEs at grades A* to C Must have either Maths or English at GCSE grade C or above (preferably both) Sometimes, you need a grade B or above at GCSE in a particular subject to take it at AS or A Level

22. AS & A Levels: Which Subjects? • Continue with subjects you studied at GCSE • Chemistry • Design Technology • English Literature • French

23. AS & A Levels: Which Subjects? • Study new subjects • Law • Photography • Psychology • Sociology

24. AS & A Levels: Applied Subjects • A range of  A Levels, called ‘Applied A Levels' in areas such as: • Health & Social Care • Another area with significant change • Removal of some subjects • Replacement with General Applied and Technical qualifications • BTEC National/Level 3 qualifications

25. AS & A Levels: How are they assessed? Themajority of the assessment is by written exams. In some subjects there is a small amount of coursework. Assessment of practical skills in some subjects eg science or art.

26. AS & A Levels Most students studying A Levels take four AS Levels in their first year Many then opt to take three subjects in their second year through to A Level This means you can keep your options open about which subjects to study as a full A Level Many schools/colleges also make students take some form of enrichment qualification

27. AS & A Levels: Grading • AS Levels are graded from A to E • A Levels are graded from A* to E

28. GCSE/Level 2 It does not quite work out in Year 11? Programmes available that enable students to get their GCSE grade C in English and/or Maths Improve their overall profile Keeps options open for another year

29. Possible GCSE Programme • Maths and English • Applied Science • Gateway Qualification • BTEC Sport • Psychology • Applied Media

30. Work Related Qualifications BTEC, Cambridge/OCR Nationals etc

31. What they are ….. • Work related • Practical, real world approach to learning • Develop skills required for the workplace • Provide progression to employment • Can lead to progression onto higher education programmes • Developed with employers’ representatives

32. What they are not ……. • Specific qualification leading to a specific job

33. Assessment • Realistic, work-based assignments • Often coursework orientated • Practical approach to assessment • Internally assessed, externally moderated • Moving towards external assessment

34. Levels & Progression • Entry level through to Level 3 • May be taken alongside GCSE, A/AS level to complement studies • Progression • Employment • Higher level vocational programme • Higher Education (from L3) • NVQ

35. Agriculture Animal Management Art & Design Business Construction Engineering Health & Social Care Hospitality ICT Leisure Media Performing Arts Public Services Sport Travel & Tourism Some Examples

36. Apprenticeships; a guide

37. What is an Apprenticeship? • An Apprenticeship is a way for young people • to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining • a real qualification and a real future National Apprenticeship Service

38. What is an Apprenticeship? An Apprenticeship is a route into employment, training and education giving young people the opportunity to: Learn at work Earn while they learn Gain a variety of transferable skills Gain job-specific skills Work towards nationally recognised qualifications Enable progression into further/ higher education Advance in a chosen career National Apprenticeship Service

39. What is an Apprenticeship? • A work based programme designed around the needs of an employer • Leads to recognised qualifications; - Competencebased qualification e.g. an NVQ • Knowledgebased qualification e.g. a BTEC or City & Guilds Award - Skills qualification e.g. Functional Skills • Employment Rights & Responsibilities (ERR) • Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS) National Apprenticeship Service

40. Types of Apprenticeship Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as the gold standard for work-based training. There are over 150,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 200,000 locations; there are more than 280 different types of Apprenticeships available offering over 1,500 job roles. They generally fall into one of three categories: Intermediate Level Apprenticeships Advanced Level Apprenticeships Higher Apprenticeships National Apprenticeship Service

41. Different Levels of Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship • Levels 4,5,6,7 • 24 months+ • Equivalent to foundation degree level+ • Level 2 • 12-18 months • Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C • Level 3 • 18-48 months • Equivalent to 2 A-levels Plus knowledge, competence, and employability skills National Apprenticeship Service

42. Apprenticeships – an overview • Your Apprenticeship will cover both hands on experience and training in all other aspects of the job. • Your employer provides your ‘on the job’ training and pays your wages. • The remainder of your learning is delivered by a College or Training Provider either at their premises, at the work place or via e-learning • You will be assessed in the workplace by your College or Training provider National Apprenticeship Service

43. Traineeships Traineeships prepare young people for their future careers by helping them to become ‘work ready’ They are made up of: • Introduced from August 2013 for 16 to 23 year olds • New programme for young people who want to work • Extra help to gain an apprenticeship or job • Opportunity to develop the skills and workplace experience that employers require • Last between 6 weeks - 6 months Work preparation training which ensures young people have the skills and confidence needed for an Apprenticeship or other job. Maths and English support to improve young people’s literary and numeracy. Meaningful work experience which provides insight and experience of the world of work. National Apprenticeship Service

44. Getting Started – Applying Online National Apprenticeship Service

45. Apprenticeship Vacanciesapprenticeships.org.uk National Apprenticeship Service

46. Apprenticeship Vacanciesapprenticeships.org.uk • Go to www.apprenticeships.org.uk • Complete registration • Complete profile • Search for current vacancies • Save favourite search • Set up SMS/email alerts • Apply for vacancies online • View applications sent for vacancies • FAQs section • Download the smartphone app ‘AV Search’ National Apprenticeship Service

47. Further Informationapprenticeships.org.uk National Apprenticeship Service

48. What next? • Attend open evenings/days/taster sessions • Meeting deadlines for courses is vital • The more training and qualifications you have the better your chances of getting and keeping a job that you enjoy • Be positive and confident and well informed and you will make the correct choices for your future

49. Thank you for coming Please make your way over to the Lower School now if you would like to find out more information from any of the institutions represented. • .