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R.P.A What does it mean for you?

R.P.A What does it mean for you?. Raising Participation Age.

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R.P.A What does it mean for you?

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  1. R.P.A What does it mean for you?

  2. Raising Participation Age • The Government is increasing the age to which all young people in England must continue in education or training, requiring them to continue until the end of the academic year in which they turn 17 from 2013 and until their 18th birthday from 2015.

  3. Raising Participation Age This means • Students currently in Year 11 have to stay in education until the end of the year of their 17th birthday • Students currently in Year 10 have to stay in education until the end of the year of their 18th birthday, • For your son/daughter - this is 2 years after GCSE exams and 2 years longer than the current students have to study

  4. Raising Participation Age Put simply - there are 3 choices • Remain in school • Go to Sixth Form College or other training establishment • Gain an apprenticeship

  5. School Sixth Form (HS6) • All students are entitled to a place in the school Sixth Form (HS6) if they meet the entry requirements for the course • To study 4 A/S levels, this is likely to be 7 GCSE examinations, and a grade B in the subjects you wish to study. • All students must gain a “C” or above in Maths and English (If students do not have a “C” in Maths and English , they must resit the relevant course )

  6. College • Students join a competitive enrolment market where colleges are interviewing and awarding places to only the best candidates. • Colleges offer a wider range of courses than school can offer • Some Colleges specialise in Vocational courses

  7. Apprenticeships • Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level • Apprenticeships are designed with the help of the employers in the industry • Apprenticeships offer a structured programme to show you the skills you need to do a job well. • Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16years-old

  8. Apprenticeships • There are different entry requirements depending on the Apprenticeship and the industry sector. • Competition for places with employers is fierce, you will need to be committed, and aware of your responsibilities to both yourself and the company who would employ you. • The minimum salary is £2.65 per hour; however, many apprentices earn more.

  9. Apprenticeships Find out more from the Learning Skills Council If you are considering this option, you need to do the research now, so you are aware of :- • the area you want to work in for example construction or engineering • the qualifications needed • the application process

  10. Courses • A/S • BTEC single award • BTEC double award • EPQ – Extended Project Qualification • A Level

  11. Choosing the right pathway

  12. Why stay at HS6 • You know the staff • You have a wide friendship base • There is a Sixth Form Centre • The pastoral care is outstanding • You get more help and support from staff • You can contribute to peer support work • You continue to be part of a community • There is a wide enrichment package

  13. Why look somewhere else? • You are ready for a new challenge • You need a fresh start • You want to be more independent in your learning • You want to study closer to home • You want to study subject combinations school cannot offer • You want to train in a specialist area

  14. The Challenge • 14 day programme sponsored by the Government • 5 days of outward bound team building • 5 days at university • 4 days working on a project locally • www.THE-CHALLENGE.ORG • We want all students to take part in the challenge during the summer of 2014 • Current price £35 (inclusive) but the Government provides bursaries for the Challenge, so no student is excluded on the grounds of cost

  15. Supporting your child • Discuss all the options together • Research different options fully • Have a view beyond 18 and future aspirations • Ensure your child has the best possible chance by supporting them through the next academic year, the better they do, the more options will be available to them • Communicate with school regularly • Smile through their tantrums!

  16. Thank you for your time Additional events:- • Year 10 GCSE evening on Wednesday 17th April 6.p.m – 7.30 p.m in the dining hall – this event will help you understand English, Maths and Science GCSE expectations • Mock Exams 24th June – 5th July • 10th July 2013 – Road show - Parents welcome • Academic Review Day September 4th 2013

  17. Contact Us • Email most effective • Phone • Website • Frog • Appointments wherever possible

  18. UCAS points

  19. BTEC UCAS points

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