Transcript Selection Process - Cirencester Deer Park School

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Post 16 Parents’
Information Evening
Thursday 8 October 2009 7pm to 8pm
Your Journey Continues…
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Colleagues
• Libby Reed – Cirencester College
• Nicola Styler – Stroud College in
Gloucestershire
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Aims for the Evening
• Start thinking about Post 16 Options
• Make people aware of the different types
of routes available Post 16
• Highlight the make up of the different
courses
• Highlight the Open Evenings that are
approaching
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AS and A ‘levels
An introduction
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What are they?
• Level 3 qualifications
• AS forms the first year and is a qualification
in its own right
• If the student studies for a further year they
can gain the A2 part of the qualification to
form the whole A ‘level
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The advantages
• Allows students to keep their options open or to
specialise
• Most students study four subjects at AS level
• There is a huge choice of subjects
• Recognised by Universities and employers
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What entry requirements do you need?
• Mainly C grades at GCSE from a
recommended list of subjects
• Some subjects and courses may need a B
grade
• Colleges and schools entry requirements
vary
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How many hours will you study and
how will you be assessed?
• The average time allocation of teaching hours is
five per subject
• You will need to study for a further five hours
outside class
• Assessment can be by examination,
practical or coursework, though this is cut back
from 2008
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Changes to AS and A-levels from
Sept 2008
These include:
• An A* grade at A-level
• Fewer units in some subjects to reduce
examination pressure
• The introduction of the extended project EPQ,
worth half an A-level, encouraging research and
planning
• Applied AS and A-levels will not be re-structured
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What do the grades mean?
• Grades A* to E represent a pass at AS or A’ level
• The AS is worth 50% of the full A’ level
• Universities tend to make offers in UCAS tariff
points but can use grades or numbers of AS and
A-levels
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What are UCAS Tariff Points?
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An A grade at AS = 60 points
A B grade at AS = 50 points
A C grade at AS = 40 points
A D grade at AS = 30 points
An E grade at AS = 20 points
The full A level will be double the above tariff
Look at Entry Profiles on www.ucas.ac.uk
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National Awards, Certificates and
Diplomas
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No examinations, all assignment based
Opportunities to refine and improve work
Equivalent to A-levels in tariff points
Vocational e.g. Animal Management, Business,
Countryside Management, ICT, Media,
Performing Arts, Public Services and Sport
• Two year courses in most cases
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Vocational & Applied Courses
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Career Based Courses
• BTEC Diplomas, NVQs etc.
• Prepare you for employment in a particular
industry e.g Business, Beauty, IT, Media
• Provides in-depth knowledge of that
career, together with employer links
• Taught by tutors who have worked in the
particular industry concerned
• Specialist equipment available
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Delivery
• Coursework rather than exams
• Assignments, reports and projects which
extend knowledge and skills within the
subject area
• Placements organised by college or
school
• Progression as knowledge gained
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Qualification Levels
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UCAS Points
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Work Based Route
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Benefits
• Earn while you learn
• Help with employment search
• Support whilst on programmes
– Reviews
– Support in workplace
– Mentoring/coaching
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Occupational Areas
• Business &
Administration
• Computing & I.T.
• Hairdressing
• Beauty Therapy
• Hospitality
• Domestic Heating
• Public Services
• Customer Service
• Electrical Installation &
sustainable energy
• Plumbing
• Brickwork
• Carpentry and Joinery
– Care, Health & Early years
• Care
• Art, Design and Media*
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Employment Status
• Must have an Employer to FINISH
Programme ( we assist you with this)
• LSC recommend £95 per week minimum
or National Minimum Wage dependent on
age
• Regular Progress Reviews by an assigned
Training Coordinator
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Apprenticeship/Advanced
Apprenticeship
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NVQ Level 2 or Level 3
Key Skills
Employment Responsibilities and Rights
Technical Certificate
Apprenticeship Certificate
Length of stay is dependant upon
Occupational area
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Entry Requirements
• You will need to achieve at least a GCSE D grade in English, Maths
and in some areas a science based subject. (Construction,
Hairdressing, Hospitality and Motor Vehicle)
• For Business Administration you will need to achieve a GCSE C
grade in English and 3 GCSE’s D grades including maths.
• For Domestic Heating/Plumbing you will need 3 GCES’s in Maths,
English and Science grade C or above
• For Accounting GCSE grade C and above in Maths and English
• For an Electrical apprenticeship you will need 5 GCSE’s grade C
and above incl. English, maths and science
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Key Skills
• Key skills are a central part of all
Apprenticeships.
• The framework for each apprenticeship
specifies which key skills are required and
at what level.
• Key skills are exam and portfolio based,
however if you have certain GCSE grades
you may be exempt from these.
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National Apprenticeship Service
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
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Entry 2 Employment Programme
• For young people who are currently capable of
achieving a level 1 NVQ or part of a level 2 NVQ
or are unsure of a career direction.
• You will have extra support through your
programme
• If you are entitled to EMA you will receive this
whilst you are on the programme
• Length of stay is subject to individual needs
usually 1 year
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What to do next
 Apply now
 Initial Assessment
- assesses current numerical and literacy skill levels
 Interview with Training Coordinator
- to determine suitability for the Apprenticeship
- to identify any additional study or social support
requirements
- to clarify employment status
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• Letter of acceptance
- conditional on suitable employment being secured
- availability of college course/places
- attainment of correct GCSE grades
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• Referral
- E2E, Full time courses, Student Services for further
advice or Connexions
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What Next?
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Be proactive in your approach
Visit Open Evenings
Ask questions about assessment
Find out about strengths of institutions
Have a back up plan
– Make more than one application
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Dates for Your Diary
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15 October – Stroud College Open Evening
17 October– Cirencester College Open Day 10.00 to 3.00
24 October – Hartpury College Open Day
12 November – Swindon College Open Evening
12 November – Stroud College Open Evening
12 November – Marling School, Stroud High School Sixth Form
19 November – Farmor’s Open Evening
24 & 26 November – Gloucestershire College Open Evening
28 November – Hartpury College Open Day
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Your Journey Continues…