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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

• r 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?

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 6th Form Open Evening Thursday 17 October.

Nov-Feb: Application deadlines/Mock results.

Heathfield 6th 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

• A-level Qualifications:

develop knowledge and skills in academic subjects students are interested in: Graded A*-E

• Vocational Qualifications

e.g. BTECs: develop knowledge and skills related to a particular area of work: Graded 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
• r specialist courses.
• Mainly 6-4 – Other universities or specialist courses.

Russell Group Members

• University of Birmingham
• University of Bristol
• University of Cambridge
• Cardiff University
• Durham University
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Exeter
• University of Glasgow
• Imperial College London
• King's College London
• University of Leeds
• University of Liverpool
• LSE
• University of Manchester
• Newcastle University
• University of Nottingham
• University of Oxford
• Queen Mary, University of London
• Queen's University Belfast
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton
• University College London
• University of Warwick
• 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
• nly final exams.
• BTECs are valued equally to A levels by universities.

Check any aspirations on the UCAS website: http://www.ucas.com/

• r use https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/start to explore A level choices.

Choosing Your Courses

How does it work?

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

Traineeships English & maths qualifications and up to 6 months work experience Intermediate apprenticeship Level 2 Advanced apprenticeship Level 3 Higher and degree apprenticeships Levels 4-7

Professional Status

Entry Point Entry Point Entry Points Entry Point

What Apprenticeships can you do in Sussex?

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

PSHEe and Pathways

• Following a preparatory lesson in PSHEe in April 2019 all
• f Y10 attended The Big Futures Show
• There will be a follow up PSHEe lesson about applying to

College and opening online accounts

• One to one interviews with Janet Bass began in term 6 of

Y10, and will continue until GCSEs start in Y11.

• Y11’s first Collapsed Curriculum Day on Wednesday 2nd

October meant every student visited Sussex University or East Sussex College to get a taste of Level 4 and some Level 3 courses

PSHEe and Pathways

• The whole yeargroup will be introduced to Careers East

Sussex in lessons.

• Careers East Sussex is only for FE providers.
• In PSHEe lessons in Y11 all students will be expected to

complete an online application and do some course research.

• It is the method that FE providers in West and East Sussex

will administer their applications (but not Brighton and Hove)

• Heathfield Sixth Form advertises its courses on the site, but

does not accept applications from Careers East Sussex.

• Heathfield cannot support paper applications as the

reference we will be asked to write will not be secure.

PSHEe and Pathways

During terms 1 and 2 Y11 will have a number of CEIAG session in PSHEe, these include:

• A presentation on the pros and cons of A Levels
• A session on apprenticeships
• A session on LMI (Labour Market Information) concentrating on

the employment and skills gaps in East Sussex which include: Creative and Digital, Health and Social Care, Engineering and Construction, Land Based and Visitor Economy.

• Optional presentations on vocational courses we hope will

include: Child Development and Early Years, Uniformed Services, Engineering and land based courses at Plumpton College. There will also be support from tutors and time in form time to complete applications.

BE BE INS INSPIRE PIRED

WHAT IS LAND BASED?

… JOBS AND INDUSTRIES WHICH CAN BE BROKEN DOWN INTO THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES:

• LAND MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION
• ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE
• ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIES

CAREER READY

ADVE DVENTURE NTURE EDUCA CATIO TION & SPORT T AGRICUL ICULTUR TURE ANIMAL AL MANAGEMENT T BAKERY KERY BUTCHE TCHERY RY COUNTR TRYSID YSIDE & ENVIRO RONMENT T EQUINE GAME MANAGEMENT NT FISHE HERY MANAGEMENT T FLORIS RISTRY RY FORESTRY TRY & ARB RBORICU RICULTU TURE RE HORTIC TICULTURE TURE LAND BASED SED ENGINEERIN RING METALSMI ALSMITH THIN ING MOTOR VEHICLE ICLE RU RURAL RAL PATHW THWAYS YS FOUNDATIO TION LEARN RNIN ING VETERI RINARY RY NURSI SING WINE

QUALIFICATIONS TO FIT YOUR FUTURE

QUALIFIC ICATIO TION EQUIVAL ALENT ENT 14+ Level 1 Entry Level Qualifications Entry Level 1, 2 or 3 Level 1 4 GCSEs grade 2 – 1 Level 2 4 GCSEs grades 9 – 3 Level 3 Up to 3 A levels Intermediate 5 GCSEs 9 – 3 Advanced 2 A level passes Higher Apprenticeship Foundation degree and above Degree Apprenticeship Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

PLUS UNIVERSITY COURSES UP TO MASTERS LEVEL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, EQUINE, VETERINARY NURSING, WINE

WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU

OUR NEXT EVENT’S ARE: INFORMATION EVENT SATURDAY 12th OCTOBER 2019 NETHERFIELD CAMPUS SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2019 PLUMPTON CAMPUS TASTER DAYS FEBRUARY HALF TERM PLUMPTON CAMPUS

Succeeding at Level 3

What Really Matters

What matters most is that you enjoy your programme, complete your qualifications and gain the best grades you can to go on to your next steps.

The best chances of success at Level 3:

• 1. Choosing subjects you are good at
• 2. Choosing subjects you enjoy, or which really appeal to you
• 3. Choosing subjects you need for your preferred career or HE course.

Choices which lead to failure:

• 1. Choosing a course based on what other people tell you to do, or are studying
• 2. Choosing a course because you need to develop that skill (e.g. English, Computing).
• 3. Choosing a course without doing your research.

Choosing Your Courses

• Make Informed Choices now so that you have clear

goals (motivation) and plans.

• Find out exactly what each course is about.
• Find out how each course is assessed – e.g. style of

writing, coursework, practical elements.

• Check the combination of courses is appropriate for

your future goals and will maximise later choices.

• DO NOT choose something by default because you

have not done it before or it sounds glamorous!

Other Information

• Education is free – transport is not (although a

discount is available)!

• The 16-19 Bursary is aimed at students who

need financial help to stay in education.

• Use the handout from the Futures Evening to

help note your thoughts and what you need to find out.

Remember

• Start with the end in mind – have a plan A and B.
• There is an option to suit you, whatever you have

achieved so far.

• Choosing your key stage 4 options taught you something.
• Life is always changing.
• You are not alone.

Other Useful Websites

Heathfield’s Careers’ Page: http://www.heathfieldcc.co.uk/?page_id=68 Parental advice site which answers many FAQs:

http://www.careersadviceforparents.org

Student friendly site of careers information:

http://www.careerpilot.org.uk

A website where people discuss their careers:

http://icould.com/watch-career-videos/

What happens next?

• Think about your options with your parents and carers
• Complete the feedback form from the Futures Evening so

your tutors and Careers’ Adviser know how best to support you: What Next for Year 11?

• PSHEe lessons on careers, support in tutor time
• Make more than one plan, be open to advice and

information

• Attend open evenings and careers events - ask lots of

questions, read your school emails for other opportunities!

Year 11 Future Choices October 2019