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POST 16 INFORMATION EVENING

Important documents and support for students transitioning to Post-16 options. Understand new grading system and entry requirements. Overview of various pathways available.

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POST 16 INFORMATION EVENING

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  1. POST 16 INFORMATION EVENING You should all have received an email today with either attachments or links to the following documents: 1. A copy of this presentation 2. A Quick Guide to Moving On 3. Information about how we will support your child with Post 16 options 4. KS4 Entitlement Statement 5. Key dates for Post-16 choices 6. A list of local College open days and evenings 7. A list of other local Sixth Form open days and evenings

  2. http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=505961http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=505961

  3. Introductions • Anne Brown. Qualified Careers Adviser from Derbyshire Careers Service offering independent and impartial Careers Advice and Guidance from Derbyshire YouthInc • We were again revalidated with Careermark in July 2017, which is a gold standard award for providing excellent careers education, information, advice and guidance.

  4. WHICH WAY NOW? • In the next few months, students will need to make some very important decisions that will have a huge impact on their future • It is really important that they understand ALL the options that are available to them • THERE IS NO LIMIT ON HOW MANY COURSES AND PROVIDERS THEY CAN APPLY FOR!! MORE IS BETTER!!

  5. 2017 – What’s new • All students should be in learning until the academic year in which they are 18 (equivalent of Year 13) • This could be at school, college, an apprenticeship or job with training

  6. New Grading Structure Most subjects will be graded using the new structure: Top grade = 9, decreasing down to 1. Technology and Business Studies will be graded using the A*-G grading system.

  7. Approximately top 20% who achieve a 7 or above will be awarded a grade 9. 7 = A 5 and above = top of C and above A grade 5 will be awarded to the top third of students gaining the equivalent of a grade C or bottom third of a grade B. 4 and above = bottom of C and above Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above.

  8. Entry Requirements for Brookfield Sixth Form • Our entry requirements for starting Sept 2017 are: • The basic entry requirement into the Sixth Form is five GCSE passes at Grade A*-C including either English or Mathematics Grade 5-9. • Anyone who does not achieve at least a Grade 4 in English or Mathematics will need to re-sit during the course of Year 12 – this will be the same for all post-16 providers. • Where a subject is continued through from GCSE a Grade C or Grade 5 must be achieved unless the specific individual subject entry requirements are higher. • Students generally commence three subjects in Year 12, although a number who have obtained mainly A/A*/8/9 grades at GCSE are expected to start with four subjects.

  9. What are the Post-16 options? Further education at a school Sixth Form or College A Levels or some kind of BTEC/NVQ qualification Apprenticeships Employment with accredited training Study Programmes Traineeships

  10. Option Levels • Level 4 and above (University /Higher and Degree Apprenticeships) • Level 3 (A levels, BTEC Extended Diplomas, NVQ 3, Advanced Apprenticeships) 2 years • Level 2 (GCSE A*-C/9-4, BTEC Level 2 , NVQ 2, Intermediate Apprenticeships) 1 year • Level 1 (GCSE D – G/3-1, BTEC Level 1, NVQ 1, Traineeships, Study Programmes) 1 year • Entry Level 1 year

  11. Level 3 (if they leave Y11 with L2 Qualifications): 2 years Need: min 5 GSCE grade 4 A-Levels Sixth Form or College Can lead to uni(L4) or work More academic and subject related Usually need to have an NVQ 2 BTEC Extended Diploma College Broader career related e.g. IT 2 years Need: 4/5 GCSE grade 4 Mostlycoursework & placements NVQ College Work related E.g. plumbing 2 years Or part time on an Advanced Apprenticeship

  12. Level 2 (If they leave Y11 with Level 1 qualifications) BTEC Full time with opportunities to progress to Level 3 Need: 4 GCSE Grade 3 or above College Broader Career specific NVQ Need: 4 GCSE grade 3 or above Full time With opportunities to progress to Level 3 College Work Related Both of the above courses can be studied part time on an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

  13. Level 1/Entry Level (If leave Y11 with grades E-G) TRAINEESHIPS/STUDY PROGRAMMES Both are usually career related and full time at college or external providers Students can progress to the next level of course (L1 or L2) Entry Level No formal entry requirements Level 1 For students with 1s and 2s and below at GCSE. There are no Apprenticeships at this level.

  14. Apprenticeships • Employer based and often 4 days in work place and 1 day study for qualification • Paid £3.50 per hour minimum - If employed could be higher • Organised by the employer or usually by various organizations e.g. NLT, local colleges (Learning Unlimited) • Competitive entry and place not guaranteed • Need to register on Apprenticeship website www.getingofar.gov.uk and • www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship usually advertised Feb onwards. Competitive entry so have a backup plan!

  15. Apprenticeships • 3 Levels: • Higher/Degree Apprenticeships – equivalent to Level 4 and upwards. Level 3 qualifications needed for entry • Advanced Apprenticeships – equivalent to Level 3. Level 2 qualifications needed for entry • Intermediate Apprenticeships – equivalent to Level 2 . Level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade C) often needed but in limited cases may accept GCSE grade 3

  16. Traineeships/Study Programmes • TRAINEESHIP:Getting practical Work Experience • STUDY PROGRAMME: Programmes for 16- 18 year olds to gain employability skills, work experience and qualifications to progress onto apprenticeships, employment or further education Length of programme varies • Both offered by various providers e.g. Acorn, DCC, Juniper, NLT

  17. When should they apply? • Schools - mainly run A-levels for 2 years. Open events are usually this term. Usually have set closing dates for example the Brookfield closing date is January 26th 2018 (Brookfield 6th form evening on 21 Nov 2017). • Colleges – various courses at various levels for 1/2/3 years. Open events start this term and go into spring term. Usually no set closing date but useful to apply pre Xmas • Apprenticeships – usually 1/2/3 years. Explore this term as vacancies advertised on www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship from Feb/March onwards

  18. How will students decide which option (s) to take? • What would they like to do in the future? • What are their predicted grades? • Does the course content interest/suit them? • Does the style of learning/assessment suit them? • Location – can they get there easily? • Progression – what will the course lead to? • Back up plan (apply for lots) !!!!

  19. Action for students! • Career ideas – use KUDOS career ideas program in school or home www.cascaid.co.uk /National Careers Service/ Careers Wales/School library • Attend 6th Form/Colleges Open Evenings this term and tasters at Chesterfield College at October break • Look at www.getingofar.gov.uk and • www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship • Apply early for a variety of opportunities based on your research!!!

  20. Resources • Careers Library – KUDOS • http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk – Careers advice – Job Profiles & 13-19 section • www.careerswales.com – Tools- Leaflets • www.getingofar.gov.uk • www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship • www.ucas.com • www.prospects.ac.uk • www.notgoingtouni.co.uk • http://derbyshireyouthinc.com

  21. How Families Work Together • Talk to each other • Go on visits together • Fill out application forms together • Go to interviews together • Keep a record of applications • Do some research together • Practise Interview techniques together • Keep eyes and ears open for vacancies

  22. Derbyshire Careers Service • Anne Brown is available to speak to tonight • Anne is also available in school every Wednesday and offers a drop in service at break time.

  23. Good luck and let us know if we can help

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