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The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College OPTIONS AFTER YEAR 11

Discover the pathways available after finishing secondary school. Learn about colleges, support, and resources to make informed choices. Guidance on career plans, exams, vocational courses, and more. Avoid common pitfalls and seek advice for a successful future.

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The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College OPTIONS AFTER YEAR 11

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  1. The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form CollegeOPTIONS AFTER YEAR 11 Ms Liddell

  2. AIM • You should know what the schools careers support can offer you • You should know what options are available to you after finishing secondary school • You will know where to look for further information • You will know who can help you with making important choices and decisions

  3. Your FutureYour Choice Wheredo I go from here?

  4. Searching and researching YOU CAN FIND THE RIGHT PATHWAY FOR YOU Although there is no magic formula for choosing your next step, you can start by asking yourself some key questions that help students find the right ‘fit’. • DO • Learn about key qualities of each college/training provider who offers the courses you are considering • Ask about the pass rates and positive destinations of their learners • Ask them what engagement they have with employers and universities • Ask them about the additional support, enrichment and extra curricular activities they offer • GET ADVICE from your impartial careers advisor • DON’T • Copy or follow your friends choices • Choose a college because it is new and has newer facilities • Choose a college because it has more free time • Choose a college last minute because you have not researched properly

  5. What support is available? Careers Team Provides you with Impartial Information, advice and guidance on all options available. You will all have a 1:1 careers meeting to discuss all of your careers ideas, plans and needs. You can also drop-in before school, during break, lunchtime and afterschool. ROOM 1.31 School Resources • On-line GroFar and U-explore products School shared area • school website Tutor base Careers Information Box Notice boards • Library The National Careers Guidance Website and phone line www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Telephone: 0800 100 900 Family Contact and Support Hub(FCSH) Formerly known as connexions and IYSS. This service provides an additional resource for general personal, emotional and health information, advice and guidance (IAG). It is available as a ‘one stop shop’ Telephone Windsor Offices 01429 284043 / 523900 Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Monday – Friday 09:00 to 5:00pm and Saturday 10:00 to 2:00pm

  6. 9 Tuesday 5th November 2019 St Anne's Hall • Is during school hours and is your chance to meet and talk to people about your career plans. Over 20 colleges and training providers will be in attendance. • This careers event is designed to provide information relating to education, training and apprenticeship opportunities that are available to young people within Hartlepool post 16 and beyond. U Band P2 – Mixed Band Subjects Students to come directly to hall after Period 1 X Band P3 – Mixed Band Subjects Students to come directly to hall after break

  7. WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? All students aged 16-19 whether following an academic, vocational or mix of both are expect to follow a study programme. • GCSE and Re-sits • A Level • BTEC’s • T Levels • Diplomas • Vocational Qualifications • Vocational qualifications with A level - (combined courses)

  8. Qualification comparison table

  9. T Levels • Currently only 4 providers in the Northeast: • Durham 6th Form Centre • New College Durham • Gateshead College • St Thomas More Catholic School, Blayton T Levels are new courses coming in September 2020, which will follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. 2-year courses Developed in collaboration with businesses to meet the needs of industry and prepares students for work. T Levels are a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience of 315 hours (approximately 45 days). They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.

  10. Thinking of a degree - There are many routes • but some careers require specific pathways and courses – check!

  11. Higher and Further Education:Where Can I study? • Sixth Form Colleges e.g. English Martyrs Sixth Form, Hartlepool Sixth Form, Dyke House 6th Form, Bede College at Billingham, Middlesbrough College, East Durham College Standard entry requirements for A level/Level 3 courses – 5 GCSE Level 4> including Math and English Some subjects are higher such as Math, English and Science – CHECK! • Colleges of F.E. e.g. HCFE, East Durham and Houghall College, Stockton Riverside College, Middlesbrough College, AskhamBryham College Courses offered from Entry Level to Level 3 • Specialist Colleges and Training Providers e.g. Cleveland College of Art & Design, NETA, Springboard, Proactive Training, TTE, Carillion • Courses offered from Entry Level to Level 3

  12. COLLEGE OPEN EVENTS - 2019-2020

  13. monday 16th DecemberTuesday 14th JanuaryTUESDAY 21st JanuaryTo Be Confirmed at later date - (Feb or MAR ½ term) Support programme Apprenticeship Assembly Tutor time Apprenticeship Drop in workshops After school in the Resource Centre 3-4 pm HCFE Apprenticeship Preparation Day

  14. Apprenticeships Remember this is a recruitment process! • Employed – earn while you learn • Receive a Wage (minimum £3.70 per hour or £129.50 for 35 hour • week) • Places are verycompetitive • You may have to travel • You will need to meet the deadline for applications • There are different levels of apprenticeship

  15. Getting an Apprenticeship • Entrance Tests • Interview • Find an employer • Very competitive – ALWAYS HAVE A BACK UP PLAN!! • Attend all Apprenticeship events and workshops on offer to increase your chances of success

  16. A Traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that is focused on giving young people the skills and experience that employers are looking for. • At its core are work preparation training, English and Maths for those who need it and a high quality work experience placement.

  17. Foundation learning • Individual learning programme – wide range of qualifications can be studied. • Offered at entry level and level 1 (may be appropriate for those who are not expecting A – C grades at GCSE) • Progression – Can move on to study BTEC’s, GCSEs, NVQ’s, or gain an Apprenticeship or find employment

  18. Uniformed Services • You will have to pass medicals, fitness tests, interviews and selection days • Not as easy as you might think to be accepted! • Need to visit local careers offices (Borough Road, Middlesbrough) for respective forces if interested • Have something else in place in case you are unsuccessful or if you do not get a September start date • You can apply when you are 15 years and 9 month, with parental consent

  19. THINKING AHEAD….. • What will I be able to do after college/apprenticeship etc • What can my course or training programme lead on to? • Is it suitable for my future career ambitions? • Can they lead to: • Higher Education – HND’s, Foundation degrees, degrees etc • Advanced /Higher/Degree Apprenticeships • Employment • Gap Year/Travelling

  20. Where to get information? • Careers Advisor, Tutor and library in school • Careers Software - GroFar • National Careers website and phone line • The National Apprenticeship Website • The schools website links • U-explore website and careers tools • Prospectuses and other publications • Internet e.g. Indeed, JOBS4U • College Open Evenings & Events • FSCH One Stop Shop or phone line

  21. Grofar careers systemWhat does it do? • Provide a means to record the student career journey • Careers Activity – Events, • Records of careers meeting, actions and research • Enables personalised careers information to be communicated • Builds year on year careers activities • Enrichment • Employability skills • Work experience • Voluntary Work • Destinations • Request Additional Careers Meetings • Puts the student at the heart of the process • Utilise technology – cloud and mobile The modern approach to a “Record of achievement” You are invited to this system via your school email

  22. Things to do now! • Log into GroFar and create your action plan. • Apply for sixth form/college/ apprenticeships – you can apply to as many places as you want and you can do this as early as October • Attend all college and apprenticeship interviews • Open a bank account (you will need this for part-time work/Apprenticeship payments etc) • Get work experience or voluntary work • Create your CV • Continue your hard work in Year 11 to achieve the best results you can

  23. FOLLOW US @ems_careers FOR ALL UP TO DATE CAREERS ALERTS AND EVENT INFORMATION

  24. Careers meetings Today Appointment cards have been distributed via your tutor

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