Year 11 Future Choices October 2019 Welcome Mr B Howard Deputy - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Year 11 Future Choices October 2019

Welcome Mr B Howard Deputy Headteacher Ms J Taylor Head of PSHEe Ms S White Head of Years 12 and 13 Ms L Hobbey Plumpton College Mrs J Bass Independent Careers Guidance Mrs L Chapman Head of Year 11 CXK (National Volunteer Service) are in the foyer for you to discuss options they make available to young people.

Aims ● To understand what possibilities there are post sixteen and where they might lead. ● To understand where to get information for making an Informed Choice. ● To start thinking about Plan A and Plan B. ● To understand changes to Post Sixteen exam courses and the implications for Higher Education.

Raising Participation Age (RPA) ● The law says that students must continue to do some kind of education or training until they are 18. Staying on at school is one option. But students can also continue their education or training at a college, with a specialist provider or in a workplace.

Big Picture: The vast majority of Year 11s opt to stay on in full-time education after completing GCSEs. Official statistics show that 1.2m of the 1.46m 16-17 year olds in the UK are in full-time education.

How do Qualifications compare? Or Grade 3-1

Two Pathways to Consider 1. Further Full Time Education through post sixteen providers 2. Work with training • Apprenticeships – Apprentices are employed, usually with day release to college or a training provider to get the qualifications they need for the job at Levels 2 and/or 3 after Y11 • Traineeships – six month training programmes including work experience to develop the skills needed to progress onto an Apprenticeship or other jobs with training • Jobs with training – training in a job with an employer and working for a recognised qualification (not an Apprenticeship)

Post Sixteen Providers ● School Sixth Forms e.g. Heathfield Community College (58% A*-B, Top 20% nationally) ● Sixth Form Colleges e.g Bexhill Both offer typically A Level and some vocational courses ● Further Education Colleges e.g East Sussex College Group (Sussex Downs, Sussex Coast), Plumpton

Applying Typical timeline although every institution is unique: Sept/October: In school preparation through PSHEe/Assemblies/ tutor time October -Dec: Open evenings and application forms. Heathfield 6 th Form Open Evening Thursday 17 October . Nov-Feb: Application deadlines/Mock results. Heathfield 6 th Form Application Deadline Friday 8 November . January: Parents’ evening to discuss progress and confirm suitability for post sixteen courses. Thursday 9 January Feb/March: Interviews and offers. March onwards: Taster opportunity outside of exams.

The Sixth Form Experience

Academic Courses/Qualifications ● Vocational Qualifications ● A-level Qualifications: e.g. BTECs : develop develop knowledge and knowledge and skills skills in academic related to a particular subjects students are area of work : Graded interested in: Graded A*-E Distinction*- Pass (equivalent to A level A*-E) • Students typically select 3 qualifications for Y12 - Y13 at Sixth Form Some single subject vocational courses at FE College are worth three A levels • Students can follow all of one type of qualification or mix the two types, eg 2 A • levels and a BTEC.

Art, Craft & Design Business Biology Chemistry Computing Creative Media Drama Economics English Language English Literature Extended Project French Further Mathematics Geography Government & Politics History Mathematics Music Photography Physical Education Physics Product Design Psychology Sociology Spanish

Rising to the Challenge

A-Level changes since 2015 Linear A-levels ● All A level courses are now linear. ● All linear exams are sat at the end of Year 13. ● The final Year 13 assessments account for 100% of the final A level result. ● Most colleges have cut AS qualifications. ● Students do not have AS results to present to Universities therefore GCSE grades more important than previously.

BTEC Assessment has also changed New BTEC Level 3 Qualifications ● Studied over one or two years. ● Typically 50% coursework, 50% exam. ● With two year programme, 50% completed in Year 12 ● Possible to retake exam units.

Choosing Your Courses ● Level 3 Course Entry Requirements are typically 5 GCSEs at 9-4 including English and Maths. ● Many A-levels might have a higher requirement in a particular subject e.g. A-level Maths needs a 6 at GCSE. ● Future pathways based on GCSE results: ◦ Mainly 9-6 – Potential ‘higher tariff’, Russell Group University or specialist courses. ◦ Mainly 6-4 – Other universities or specialist courses.

Russell Group Members ● University of Birmingham ● LSE ● University of Bristol ● University of Manchester ● University of Cambridge ● Newcastle University ● Cardiff University ● University of Nottingham ● Durham University ● University of Oxford ● University of Edinburgh ● Queen Mary, University of London ● University of Exeter ● Queen's University Belfast ● University of Glasgow ● University of Sheffield ● Imperial College London ● University of Southampton ● King's College London ● University College London ● University of Leeds ● University of Warwick ● University of Liverpool ● University of York

Russell Group Universities The advice regarding ‘ facilitating subjects ’ has been removed from Russell Group guidance. There is renewed focus on breadth of choice for A level and BTEC. Please see https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/start for advice on degrees accessible with different combinations of A levels. A few courses, e.g. certain engineering courses, may require three specific subjects: https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/about/our-universities/ Similar advice can be true for other universities and their courses so do check any aspirations on the UCAS website: http://www.ucas.com/

Other A level and BTEC Courses Be aware that for some specialist degrees or apprenticeships, ‘non - facilitating’ A levels or BTECs may be really helpful. ● For example, Nursing/Midwifery degrees sometimes ask for students to have studied Biology, but the majority happily accept Sociology or Psychology as Social Sciences. Physiotherapy courses often accept PE in place of a science. ● Those choosing creative careers might choose Art or Creative Media courses with their creative or vocational focus - both highly respected in their fields. ● BTECs suit students who like coursework and regular assessments rather than only final exams. ● BTECs are valued equally to A levels by universities. Check any aspirations on the UCAS website: http://www.ucas.com/ or use https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/start to explore A level choices.

Choosing Your Courses

How does it work? Earn while you learn job specific skills Apprentice On the job supervision Delivers the qualification Training & training and supports apprentice & Employer Provider employer

How does it work? Can start at any age over 16. Minimum of 30 hours a week. Minimum 12 months. No standard entry requirements .

How does it work? Salary Minimum wage for apprentices is £3.90 per hour. Many employers pay more than this. Dependant on sector, region and apprenticeship level. Average pay for apprentice in England is £250/week (be careful of averages!)

What are the levels? Professional Status Higher and degree apprenticeships Entry Points Levels 4-7 Advanced apprenticeship Entry Point Level 3 Intermediate apprenticeship Entry Point Level 2 Traineeships Entry Point English & maths qualifications and up to 6 months work experience

What Apprenticeships can you do in Sussex? Accounting Painting & Decorating Exercise & Fitness Advice & Guidance Plastering & Dry Lining Floristry Aeronautical Engineering Plumbing Food & Drink Manufacturing Animal Care Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Forestry Beauty Therapy Retails & Sales Gamekeeping Bricklaying Security Systems Gas Installation & Maintenance Business Admin & Office Work Sign Making Hairdressing Call Centre Operations Social Media & Digital Marketing Health & Social Care Carpentry & Joinery Software Development Heating & Ventilation Childcare & Playwork Sports & Leisure Horse Care Cleaning Swimming Teaching Horticulture Community Arts Administration Teaching & Learning Hospitality & Catering Construction Operations & Theatre & Backstage IT Maintenance Vehicle Body Repair & Refinishing Laboratory Technician Customer Service Veterinary Nursing Land-based Engineering Electrical Warehousing & Storage Live Events & Promotion Engineering & Manufacturing Waste Management Management & Team Leading Environmental Conservation Mechanic – Cars & Motor Cycle Welding & Fabrication

How do you get an apprenticeship? ‘Find An Apprenticeship’ service Talk to training providers and colleges Talk to employers

How to find an Apprenticeship at: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com

What are employers looking for in an apprentice? Attitude Enthusiasm Interest in the job role Passionate about a career