Pathways Post-16

1. Pathways Post-16 NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL

2. 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 and an Apprenticeship Champion

3. 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/voluntary work/ traineeships • Competition for places • Jobs for young people without any qualifications are disappearing

4. 14 -19 Pathways All new qualifications fit into one of these pathways: Foundation Learning Tier Foundation or Higher Diploma Foundation Learning Tier Foundation, Higher or Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship post 18 Further education Higher education GCSE GCSE / A-Level Apprenticeship Employment Employment with training CONSIDEROPTIONS CONSIDEROPTIONS CONSIDEROPTIONS 18 16 14 CONSIDEROPTIONS 17 Employment with Training

5. What jobs are available in Suffolk? • 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

6. 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 17 • A back up option is vital for many young people to avoid becoming NEET (Not in education, employment or training)

7. Influences on Young People • Parents • Friends/Peers • Teachers Young people do value advice!

8. Support at Northgate • Careers Lessons • Careers Adviser • Teachers • Additional Support

9. Careers Lessons • Seven lessons of one hour fifteen minutes • Impartial advice and guidance designed to ensure that the options pupils select do not restrict their future choices • Pupils are given an understanding of the opportunities for progression afforded by each course / pathway • Guidance on application forms and interviews

10. Year 11 Important Dates 2013-2014 • 23rd September onwards Year 11 Tutor interviews  • 25th September Year 11 Pathways evening  • 24th October Open Morning/evening  • 28th Oct-Nov 1st Half term  • 11th-12th/ 13th-14th Nov GCSE Maths/Art exams  • 4th December Review meetings re post 16 transition  • 17th December Year 11 Advice and Golden Nuggets issued  • End of Autumn Term Suffolk/Otley college applications in  • 23rd December- 3rd Jan Christmas holiday  • 13th-17th January Mock GCSE exams  • 16th January Sixth Form Information Evening  • 23rd January Sixth Form applications close  • 13th February Year 11 Parents Evening  • 17th -21st February Half term  • 24th -28th March GCSE Drama Exams  • 2nd April Year 11 Revision Advice Evening  • 7th – 18th April Easter holiday  • 5th- 9th May GCSE Dance exams  • 12th May GCSE written exams begin  • 26th – 30th May Half term  • 27th June GCSE exams end  • 21st August GCSE results published

11. 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.

12. AdditionalSupport • Outside agencies – Children and Young People’s Services • Employers • Web-based support • Financial support – the 16 - 19 Bursary

13. Web Support • www.thesource.me.uk • www.future4me.org.uk (online prospectus) • https:/nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

14. Destinations September 2013 • Sixth Forms – 62% • College – 33% • Apprenticeship / Work with Training – 3% • Seeking work/training – 1% • Unavailable - 1%

15. Qualifications @ Post-16 Centres

16. Different Levels?

17. 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

18. 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

19. AS & A Levels: Component Parts • AS + A2 • Each part makes up 50% of the A Level grade • Normally a two year course • Choose from a wide range of academic subjects, as well as some 'applied' (work-related) subjects

20. AS & A Levels AS Level: qualification in its own right. A Level: in Y13 you take the A2 - second half of the A Level. The A2 is designed to deepen and develop knowledge.

21. AS & A Levels: Entry Requirements Usually you need at least five or six GCSE’s 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

22. AS & A Levels: Which Subjects? • Continue with subjects you studied at GCSE • Chemistry • English Literature • French • Design Technology

23. AS & A Levels: Which Subjects? • Study new subjects • Sociology • Psychology • Law • Geology

24. AS & A Levels: Applied Subjects • A range of  A Levels, called ‘Applied A Levels' in areas such as: • Science • Health & Social Care • Business • These have a slightly different assessment scheme to the more traditional A Levels 70% coursework and 30% exam

25. AS & A Levels: How are they assessed? Themajority 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.

26. 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

27. AS & A Levels: Grading • AS Levels are graded from A to E • A Levels are graded from A* to E

28. 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

29. Possible GCSE Programme • Maths and English • Applied Science • NOCN Preparation for Working Life (=1) • Psychology • Applied Media

30. Work Related Qualifications BTEC, Cambridge Nationals etc

31. What they are ….. • 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

32. What they are not ……. • Specific qualification leading to a specific job

33. Assessment • Realistic, work-based assignments • Often coursework orientated • Practical approach to assessment • Internally assessed, externally moderated

34. Levels & Progression • Entry level through to Level 3 • May be taken alongside GCSE, A/AS level to complement studies • Progression • Employment • Higher level vocational programme • Higher Education (from L3) • NVQ

35. Agriculture Animal Management Art & Design Business Construction Engineering Health & Social Care Hospitality ICT Leisure Media Performing Arts Public Services Sport Travel & Tourism Some Examples

36. Apprenticeships; a comprehensive guide

37. What is an Apprenticeship? An Apprenticeship is a route into employment, training and education giving young people the opportunity to: 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

38. 1. NVQ Parts of the Framework 4. ERR What is an Apprenticeship? A work based programme designed around the needs of an employer Leads to recognised qualifications; - Competencebased qualification e.g. an NVQ • Knowledgebased qualification e.g. a BTEC or City & Guilds Award - Skills qualification e.g. Functional Skills • Employment Rights & Responsibilities (ERR) • Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS) 5. PLTS 2. Technical Certificate 3. Functional Skills National Apprenticeship Service

39. Types of Apprenticeship Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as the gold standard for work-based training. There are over 100,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 160,000 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

40. Why Apprenticeships? Raising the participation age (RPA) does not mean young people must stay in school; you will able to choose one of the following options: Full-time education, such as school, college or home education Work-based learning, such as an Apprenticeship Part-time education or training if they are employed, self-employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week. • Apprenticeships offer an alternative pathway to young people • They combine on and off the job training with work skills • Government’s primary route to skills and employability • Business benefits: • Provide a fully trained, competent workforce • Reduce recruitment costs, greater staff retention and motivation • Individual benefits: • Waged employment • Nationally recognised qualifications • Develops personal qualities and occupational competence

41. The Apprenticeship Experience National Apprenticeship Service

42. Apprenticeships – an overview • Generally takes between one to three years • Mixture of on and off the job training • Majority of time is in the workplace • Remaining learning delivered by a provider which could be a specialist provider or an FE College • The provider supports throughout the Apprenticeship, including assessment in the work place for the NVQ part of the Apprenticeship

43. Information and Communication Technology 48 36 24 12 0 IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals • IT Project Manager • Analyst Developer • IT Service Manager • IT Security Analyst • Network/Telecoms Manager • Software/ Web Developer • Desktop Support Engineer • Network Planner • Database Administrator • Network Engineer • Software Tester Duration of Apprenticeship - months • Support Administrator • Website Administrator • Helpdesk Professional • Field Operations • (line installer & repairer) Advanced Level (Level 3) Higher Level (Level 4 and above) Intermediate Level (Level 2)

44. Who can do an Apprenticeship? • Paid staff aged 16 to 64 years in most roles and occupations • New recruits and existing staff developing in their role • Individuals wanting to develop their career or have a change of career • Individuals wanting to learn through experience at work who value training and qualifications • Individuals who want a work-based learning approach to gaining qualifications – with a view to working towards Advanced Level Apprenticeships, Higher Level Apprenticeships and a Foundation Degree. National Apprenticeship Service

45. What are employers looking for? Good Communicator Trustworthy Drive and Commitment Employers really value Apprenticeships. They know if you have one you are likely to progress up the career ladder rapidly Motivation Eager to learn new things Reliability Determination

46. Getting Started – Applying Online National Apprenticeship Service

47. Apprenticeship Vacanciesapprenticeships.org.uk National Apprenticeship Service

48. Apprenticeship Vacanciesapprenticeships.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 National Apprenticeship Service

49. Further information • If you would like further information about Apprenticeships please visit the apprenticeships.org.uk • To see the current jobs available please visit Apprenticeship Vacancies • To listen to what apprentices’ say about their Apprenticeship please visit apprenticeships.org.uk • Unsure of your choices and require further careers guidance, contact the nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or call 0800 100 900 National Apprenticeship Service

50. National Apprenticeship Service