Transcript Help You Choose - Framingham Earl High School

Post 16 Pathways Evening
2013
Outline of Evening
 Introduction:
Mr. Player (Director of Learning KS4)
 Quality Applications & ‘Getting Your Place’:
Mr. Li Rocchi (Assistant Headteacher)
 Help You Choose Guidance / You Explore website
Mr. Player
 What next? A students perspective.
 Any Questions.
Which Way Next?
Making Plans
The Big Change
Current Year 11 students have to
remain in education or training
until they are 18.
Student Choices at 16
FULL TIME EDUCATION –
At a College, school sixth form
or sixth form college;
 General Qualifications e.g. A levels or
further GCSEs – pathway to
University
 Vocational courses – e.g. BTEC
qualifications.
 Other Courses & Qualifications – e.g.
City and Guilds, Foundation Learning
Student Choices at 16
WORK BASED LEARNING –
Combining training with work;
Apprenticeships – Apprentices are employed
usually with day release to work for NVQ and
other qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. They are
paid, but do not expect high wages!
Other training – e.g. Foundation Learning –
developing skills needed for work.
Choices at 16 – What to Study
If you decide to stay in education
you will need to make decisions
on:
– What subjects you want to study
– What qualifications you want to
gain
– Where to study
Don’t forget to think ahead! What
do you want to do at age 18 and
how will your choices at 16
support your chosen path?
How do qualifications compare?
Level
Example of
Qualifications
Where can it
lead?
Entry
Level
Foundation Learning Courses
Further study for
Level 1 courses or
work based learning
Level 1
Foundation Learning courses;
GCSEs Grades D-G; NVQ1;
BTEC Level 1 or Foundation
Diplomas
Further study for
Level 2 courses or
Apprenticeships
Level 2
GCSEs Grades A*-C; NVQ2;
BTEC Level 2 Firsts; Higher
Diplomas
Further study for
Level 3 courses or
Apprenticeships
Level 3
AS and A levels; NVQ3; BTEC
Level 3 Nationals; Advanced
Diplomas
Further study in
Higher Education or
work with training
e.g. Apprenticeships
‘Getting Your Place’
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Certain places are very competitive
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One 6th form required 7 B grades or above
(including English, Maths and a Language)
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All qualifications count (even short courses
taken)
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Any other relevant experience, leadership
etc.
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Getting your personal statement right
Quality Applications
Life at Fram is the key to a
strong application:
• Attendance and punctuality
• Contributions / involvement outside of the
classroom
• Work experience
Quality Applications
The importance of
mock exams:
• Many institutions use these grades as a
major factor in deciding on places
• There are other benefits if you prepare /
do well. Revision for mocks is very
useful preparation for the real exams.
Quality Applications
Writing a good statement:
• Take your time and plan
• Get help if needed
• Use positive language
• Make sure it is proof read – at least twice
help you choose
For Parents and Carers
What is Help You Choose?
• Website for young people
• Prospectus of courses, training and jobs in
Norfolk
• Career Plan
• Online applications
• Help with choosing your options
• The website address is:
www.helpyouchoose.org
The Help You Choose Homepage
For Post-16 Options
• Click the 6th Form, College & Apprenticeships
button
Login to My Account
• Complete each section in my account.
• When you are ready to apply for a course the
information from ‘My Account’ will prefill the
form for you.
• Use ‘My Career Plan’ to set actions to help
you achieve your future goals.
Why Apply Online?
• All the learning options are all in one place
• Young people can apply to multiple providers
using just one form.
• They will receive emails to keep them up-todate with the progress of their applications.
• As a school we can monitor students
application progress.
How to Apply Online
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Search courses
Choose which courses to apply for
Login with your username and password
If you have already completed ‘My Account’ you
can use this information for your application form.
5. You may need to complete a few additional
questions on your application form
6. Check what you’ve put on your form then send it
1. Search courses
• Use the search options to find the specific courses
you want
1. Search courses
To find courses at the local sixth form:
Type “A chosen sixth form centre” into the
Quick Search box and click Search Courses
1. Search courses
Click a course to find out more about it.
2. Choose which courses to apply for
Click Apply next to courses you want to shortlist
2. Choose which courses to apply for
When you’ve finished shortlisting, click Apply Now
3. Login with your username and password
You’ll be asked to login – you should of
received username and password from your
tutor this morning.
4. Copy from My Account
• If you have saved information within your ‘My
Account’ area you can now re-use this
information to pre-fill a number of fields
within your application.
• You can choose what information you want
to copy from your account.
5. Fill in the application form
•If you have copied over information from ’My
Account’ you may need to complete a few additional
questions on your application form.
• Click Save and Continue when you’re ready for the
next set of questions.
6. Check what you’ve put on your form
then send it
•When your form’s complete, you go to the
Check and Send Page.
•Click Check Application to see a summary of
your form – read it through carefully before
sending it.
•When you’re ready to apply, click Submit
Application
What Happens Next?
1. You’ll get an Email Receipt to confirm your
application’s been sent
2. You’ll then get an Email Acknowledgement
from each sixth form and college when they start
processing your application
3. Some sixth forms and colleges then contact you
to arrange an Advice Interview
Help You Choose ‘Info & Advice’
If you’re unsure about what to do next or need more
information on their options, make sure you visit the Info &
Advice section of Help You Choose.
There you can find out more about:
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Qualifications
Training options
Careers
Jobseeking
Higher Education
Financial help
My Course Applications
• In ‘My Course Applications’ you can check
on the status of your application, it will show
if the provider has collected it.
• You can also withdraw an application if the
provider you are applying to has not
collected it
Info & Advice
Kudos
• Kudos is an online quiz that helps young people explore
their career ideas.
• Kudos can be accessed by young people from the link on
the homepage of help you choose
Apprenticeships Website
Students who are interested in applying for Apprenticeships
should visit the Apprenticeships website which can be
accessed from the homepage of HYC.
Apprenticeships Website
Young people can register on the website for apprenticeship
vacancies with employers.
What to do now?
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Look at Help You Choose and shortlist courses
Go to Open Days and Events
Check if you can get any financial help while you study
Log on to Help You Choose. The CAP opens on 1st October
2013.
Complete the ‘My Account’ section on Help You Choose so
your information is ready for when you want to start applying
for courses
Check when your application needs to be done by
Think about a back up plan
Complete your online application form on Help You Choose
and send it off.
The vast majority of sixth forms or colleges will require
applications to be completed before Christmas.
Useful Websites
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) www.direct.gov.uk/ema
Transport –
www.norfolk.gov.uk/post16transport
Connexions Direct –
www.connexions-direct.com
Careersbox –
www.careersbox.co.uk
Support Documents:
• Choices@16 Booklet.
• 'What Next After Year 11? A Guide for Parents and
Carers’.
• Open Days and Events.
Additional Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance:
• Tutor support sessions (starting next week)
• Futures Day
• CIAG appointments for selected students
• Support with Personal Statements in PSHE
• Family members
If you have a question about the help you
choose website you can contact the helpdesk:
help you choose Helpdesk
01603 215301
[email protected]
Or you can contact Mr. Player at school:
01508 491525
[email protected]
Or follow on twitter @mrplayerfehs
Ms Furneaux also on twitter @Fram_NFurneaux
A Students Perspective
Year 11 Study Skills Evening
Moved to Wednesday 6th November.
“Many people and many things can influence
your decisions but the choices you make are
yours only”