Transcript Staff Restructuring 2010

What are the post 16
options?
What does the law say?
For some time there has been concern about the
number of young people not in education, employment
or training. This is know as NEET.
To put this into context, last year 9 students from
Woodlands were classed as NEET by the government.
As a result of this concern, in England, the
Government decided to ‘Raise the Participation
Age’ (RPA)
This aims to improve young people’s
prospects. It makes it mandatory for them to
continue learning after 16 to gain the skills
and/or qualifications necessary to succeed.
RPA doesn’t necessarily mean staying on at school or
college full time. Students also have the option to:
• do an apprenticeship or traineeship
• find a paid or voluntary job (for more than 20 hours a
week) combined with part-time training or education
GCSEs
To continue in full time
education
To continue with learning
in the workplace – two
main options:
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course
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gain further
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programme
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qualifications
or further
a further
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or further
education
education
education
college
college
college
College and Sixth Form
What are AS/A-Levels?
Academic qualifications that are highly valued by
universities and employers. Students taking AS and ALevels would normally do so over 2 years.
What kind of student does this suit?
Students who have a passion for particular subjects.
Students who want to go to university.
Students who are still unsure about exactly what job
they want to do.
Students who know that their career choice requires a
degree.
Apprenticeships
What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for
a real employer, earn a real salary and gain a real
qualification whilst gaining valuable workplace skills
and experience.
What kind of student does this suit?
Students who already know what job they want.
Students who like to learn practically.
Students who want to start earning money straight
away.
Apprenticeship Levels
Advanced
Apprenticeship
Level 3
(2 A-levels)
Apprenticeship
level 2 (5
GCSEs)
Higher
Apprenticeships
Level 4
(Foundation
Degree)
Wages and Employability
• There is a National Minimum Wage for Apprentices,
£2.60 per hour for apprentices under 19 or in the first
year
• Typical wage £3.50+ at age 16
• Average salary is £165 per week – the higher your level
of Apprenticeship the more you are likely to be paid
• Apprentices earn higher wages over a lifetime and have
a greater likelihood of being employed, than someone
without training.
A wide variety of
Apprenticeships
250+
Marketing
Teaching
250+
Motor
Office
Nursery
House
Sports
Youth
Bench
Receptionist
Hair
Lorry
Beautician
Bricklayer
Sales
Gardener
Engineer
Plasterer
Plumber
Barber
Mechanic
Dresser
Assistant
Worker
Keeper
Driver
Joiner
Coach
Worker
Rep
Estate
Agent
Glass
Stone
Electrician
Vet
Chef
Nurse
Blower
Mason
Frameworks!!
Assistant
Frameworks
www.careerpilot.org.uk
For more information
www.apprenticeship.org.uk
www.careerpilot.org.uk
What is a Traineeship?
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.
Traineeships prepare young people for their future careers by helping them to become ‘work
ready’.
Work preparation, training and work experience will put your child in a better position to compete
for an Apprenticeship or other jobs.
At the end of the work experience placement your child will get a reference and an exit interview
– or a job interview if a role becomes available – with the company.
Traineeships will last anything from six weeks to a maximum of six months with the content
tailored to the needs of the individual.
Traineeships give the opportunity of both CV building, and getting vital experience with
employers such as BT, Mercedes Benz and HSBC.
Who is suitable for a
Traineeship?
Traineeships are an ideal opportunity for young people who are
motivated to get a job but who lack the skills and experience
that employers are looking for.
Young people who have been applying unsuccessfully for
Apprenticeship vacancies due to a lack of skills or experience
can be good candidates for a Traineeship.
Suitable for a Traineeship:
• Unemployed and have little work experience
• Motivated to work
• Aged 16 to 18 and qualified below Level 3
• Can be ready for employment or an Apprenticeship within six
months of engaging in a Traineeship
Volunteering
A period of volunteering can boost your self-confidence. It will
give you:
• the chance to meet new people and learn new skills.
• something positive to put in applications for jobs or courses
and to talk about at interviews.
• valuable experience for many careers - from archaeology to
social work – that require relevant experience to get a training
place or employment in that field.
There are hundreds of opportunities including community work
(e.g. helping at a hospital), practical or field work (such as nature
conservation), campaigning or raising funds (e.g. collecting
money on flag days).
Take a look at www.volunteering.org.uk
Advice and Support
• Academic Mentors
• Careers Advisor
• College and Apprenticeship
websites
ATKINSON Thomas
AYLES Joseph
BAILEY Erin
BARTLETT Carla-Jayne
BULPETT Rose
HALLETT Joseph
HARRIS Jamie
HURST Tia-Mai
MARLOW Paige
MIDDLEDITCH Mary
MORRISON Bethany
SUBRAMANI Kyle
SUTTON Emma
WEBB Jacob
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Amy Parker
Eden Lambert
Dan Gilbert
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