Transcript - Northgate High School

NORTHGATE
HIGH SCHOOL
Pathways Post-16
Format of the Evening
• Careers support at Northgate for pupils in Year 11 – Mrs
C Gray
• The Sixth Form route and Vocational Courses at college
– Mr I Trench
• Apprenticeships – Mrs C Gray
• In the Lower School centre - a chance to meet
representatives from Northgate Sixth Form,
Suffolk New College, Otley College, Suffolk
One, University Campus Suffolk, CSV Media and
an Apprenticeship Champion
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HIGH SCHOOL
Which Way now?
• Huge choice post-16
• Options are full time education
e.g. school / college or work-based learning
e.g. an apprenticeship/part time education with
employment or voluntary work
• Competition for places
• Jobs for young people without any
qualifications are disappearing
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14 -19 Pathways
All new qualifications fit into one of these pathways:
CONSIDER
OPTIONS
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GCSE
Foundation, Higher or
Advanced Diploma
Further education
Foundation or
Higher Diploma
GCSE / A-Level
Higher education
Foundation Learning
Tier
CONSIDER
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Foundation Learning
Tier
Apprenticeship
Employment with
Training
CONSIDER
OPTIONS
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CONSIDER
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Apprenticeship post 18
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Employment
Employment with training
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What jobs are available in Suffolk?
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Public Administration, Education and Health
Energy
Ports and Logistics
Finance IT and Business
Creative Media
Tourism
Food and Drink
Biotechnology
Engineering and Construction
Manufacturing
Transport and Communications
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HIGH SCHOOL
The September Guarantee/RPA
• Ensures that every 16 and 17 year old is offered
an appropriate place of learning for the
September following the end of compulsory
education
• Raising the Participation Age – The law has
changed – young people must stay in learning
until the age of 18
• A back up option is vital for many young
people to avoid becoming NEET
(Not in education, employment or training)
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HIGH SCHOOL
Influences on Young People
1. Parents
2. Friends/Peers
3. Teachers
Young people do value advice!
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Support at Northgate
• Careers Lessons
• Careers Adviser
• Teachers
• Additional Support
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HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Lessons
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Seven lessons of one hour fifteen minutes
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Impartial advice and guidance designed to
ensure that the options pupils select do not
restrict their future choices
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Pupils are given an understanding of the
opportunities for progression afforded by
each course / pathway
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Guidance on application forms and
interviews
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HIGH SCHOOL
Year 11 Important Dates 2014-2015
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22nd September onwards
24th September
23rd October
24th October
27th-31st October
7th November
4th December
End of Autumn Term
20th December- 4th Jan
12th-16th January
5th January
26th January
12th February
16th -20th February Half term
26th February
16th – 20th March
25th March
28th March – 12th April
27th April-1st May
11th May
25th – 29th May
24th June
25th June
20th August
Year 11 Tutor interviews
Year 11 Pathways evening
Open Morning/Evening
Year 11 report cycle begins
Half term
Year 11 Advice meetings
Year 11 Reports and Advice letter issued
Suffolk/Otley college applications in
Christmas holiday
Mock GCSE exams
Sixth Form Information Evening
Sixth Form applications close
Year 11 Parents Evening
Sixth Form taster evening
GCSE Dance exams
Year 11 Revision Advice Evening
Easter holiday
GCSE Drama exams
GCSE written exams begin
Half term
GCSE exams end
Year 11 Prom
GCSE results published
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HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Adviser
• Our Careers Adviser, Mrs Pauline Young, will
conduct interviews throughout the year.
• Pupils will be identified for interviews or can self
refer through form tutors or Mrs Gray.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Additional Support
• Outside agencies –
Children and Young People’s Services
• Employers
• Web-based support
• Financial support – the 16 - 19 Bursary
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HIGH SCHOOL
Web Support
• www.thesource.me.uk
• www.future4me.org.uk
(online prospectus)
• https:/nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
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Destinations September 2014
• Sixth Forms – 65%
• College – 34%
• Apprenticeship / Work with Training – 1%
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Qualifications @
Post-16 Centres
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Different Levels?
Entry
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Foundation
GCSE D-G GCSE A*-C
Learning
A/AS
Foundation
Learning
BTEC
National
BTEC
First
Cambridge Cambridge
/OCR
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National L2 National L3
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English Language &
Mathematics
From September 2013:
• GCSE grade D - U in English Language, you
will have to continue studying this subject
• GCSE grade D - U in Mathematics, you will
have to continue studying this subject
… if you are at a Sixth Form or college
… if grade D it must be GCSE!
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AS & A Levels: Introduction
• AS (Advanced Subsidiary)
• A (Advanced)
• Level 3 Qualifications
• Widely recognised
• One of the main routes into higher education
• Useful for employment
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AS & A Levels: Linear 2015
• AS + A Level are two separate qualifications
• The content of AS can usually be the first half of
the A Level
• The A Level is assessed at the end of the two year
course – AS unit results not included
• English literature, English language, English
literature and language, biology, chemistry,
physics, psychology, history, economics,
business, computer science, art and design,
and sociology
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HIGH SCHOOL
AS & A Levels: Modular 2015
• AS Level: qualification in its own right, although
marks count for 50% of the A Level result.
• A Level: in Year 13 you take the A2 - second
half of the A Level.
• The A2 is designed to deepen and develop
knowledge – this is the same with all study
in Year 13.
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AS & A Levels: Entry Requirements
• Usually you need at least five or six GCSEs at
grades A* to C
• Must have either Maths or English at GCSE
grade C or above (preferably both)
• Sometimes, you need a grade B or
above at GCSE in a particular subject
to take it at AS or A Level
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HIGH SCHOOL
AS & A Levels: Which Subjects?
• Continue with subjects you studied at GCSE
 Chemistry
 Design Technology
 English Literature
 French
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AS & A Levels: Which Subjects?
• Study new subjects
 Law
 Photography
 Psychology
 Sociology
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HIGH SCHOOL
AS & A Levels: Applied Subjects
• A range of A Levels, called ‘Applied A Levels' in
areas such as:
 Health & Social Care
• Another area with significant change
• Removal of some subjects
• Replacement with General Applied and
Technical qualifications
• BTEC National/Level 3 qualifications
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HIGH SCHOOL
AS & A Levels: How are they assessed?
• The majority of the assessment is by written
exams.
• In some subjects there is a small amount of
coursework.
• Assessment of practical skills in some subjects
eg science or art.
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AS & A Levels
• Most students studying A Levels take four
AS Levels in their first year
• Many then opt to take three subjects in their
second year through to A Level
• This means you can keep your options open
about which subjects to study as a full A Level
• Many schools/colleges also make students
take some form of enrichment qualification
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AS & A Levels: Grading
• AS Levels are graded from A to E
• A Levels are graded from A* to E
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GCSE/Level 2
• It does not quite work out in Year 11?
• Programmes available that enable students to
get their GCSE grade C in English and/or Maths
• Improve their overall profile
• Keeps options open for another year
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Possible GCSE Programme
• Maths and English
• Applied Science
• Gateway Qualification
• BTEC Sport
• Psychology
• Applied Media
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Work Related Qualifications
BTEC, Cambridge/OCR Nationals
etc
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What they are …..
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Work related
Practical, real world approach to learning
Develop skills required for the workplace
Provide progression to employment
Can lead to progression onto higher education
programmes
• Developed with employers’
representatives
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What they are not …….
• Specific qualification leading to a specific job
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Assessment
• Realistic, work-based assignments
• Often coursework orientated
• Practical approach to assessment
• Internally assessed, externally moderated
• Moving towards external assessment
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Levels & Progression
• Entry level through to Level 3
• May be taken alongside GCSE, A/AS level to
complement studies
• Progression
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Employment
Higher level vocational programme
Higher Education (from L3)
NVQ
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Some Examples
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Agriculture
Animal Management
Art & Design
Business
Construction
Engineering
Health & Social Care
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ICT
Leisure
Media
Performing Arts
Public Services
Sport
Travel & Tourism
Hospitality
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Apprenticeships;
a guide
What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is a way for young people
to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining
a real qualification and a real future
National Apprenticeship Service
What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is a route into
employment, training and education
giving young people the opportunity to:
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Learn at work
Earn while they learn
Gain a variety of transferable skills
Gain job-specific skills
Work towards nationally recognised
qualifications
• Enable progression into further/
higher education
• Advance in a chosen career
National Apprenticeship Service
What is an Apprenticeship?
A work based programme designed
around the needs of an employer
Leads to recognised qualifications;
- Competence based qualification e.g.
an NVQ
- Knowledge based qualification e.g. a
BTEC or City & Guilds Award
- Skills qualification e.g. Functional
Skills
- Employment Rights & Responsibilities
(ERR)
- Personal Learning & Thinking Skills
(PLTS)
National Apprenticeship Service
Types of Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as
the gold standard for work-based training.
There are over 150,000 employers offering
Apprenticeships in more than 200,000 locations;
there are more than 280 different types of
Apprenticeships available offering over 1,500 job
roles. They generally fall into one of three
categories:
• Intermediate Level Apprenticeships
• Advanced Level Apprenticeships
• Higher Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Service
Different Levels of Apprenticeship
Intermediate
Apprenticeship
Advanced
Apprenticeship
Higher
Apprenticeship
•Level 2
•Level 3
•Levels 4,5,6,7
•12-18 months
•18-48 months
•24 months+
•Equivalent to 5
GCSEs A* - C
•Equivalent to 2
A-levels
•Equivalent to
foundation
degree level+
Plus knowledge, competence, and employability skills
National Apprenticeship Service
Apprenticeships – an overview
•Your Apprenticeship will cover both
hands on experience and training in
all other aspects of the job.
•Your employer provides your ‘on the
job’ training and pays your wages.
•The remainder of your learning is
delivered by a College or Training
Provider either at their premises, at
the work place or via e-learning
•You will be assessed in the
workplace by your College or
Training provider
National Apprenticeship Service
Traineeships
Traineeships prepare young people
for their future careers by helping
them to become ‘work ready’
They are made up of:
1. Work preparation training
• Introduced from August 2013 for
which ensures young people
16 to 23 year olds
have the skills and confidence
• New programme for young people
needed for an Apprenticeship
who want to work
or other job.
• Extra help to gain an
2. Maths and English support to
apprenticeship or job
improve young people’s literary
• Opportunity to develop the skills
and numeracy.
and workplace experience that
3. Meaningful work experience
employers require
which provides insight and
• Last between 6 weeks - 6 months
experience of the world of
work.
National Apprenticeship Service
Getting Started – Applying Online
National Apprenticeship Service
Apprenticeship Vacancies
apprenticeships.org.uk
National Apprenticeship Service
Apprenticeship Vacancies
apprenticeships.org.uk
Go to
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
• Complete registration
• Complete profile
• Search for current
vacancies
• Save favourite search
• Set up SMS/email alerts
• Apply for vacancies online
• View applications sent for
vacancies
• FAQs section
• Download the smartphone
app ‘AV Search’
National Apprenticeship Service
Further Information
apprenticeships.org.uk
National Apprenticeship Service
What next?
• Attend open evenings/days/taster sessions
• Meeting deadlines for courses is vital
• The more training and qualifications you have
the better your chances of getting and keeping
a job that you enjoy
• Be positive and confident and well informed
and you will make the correct choices for
your future
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HIGH SCHOOL
Thank you for coming
Please make your way over to the
Lower School now if you would like to
find out more information from any of
the institutions represented.
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HIGH SCHOOL