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Thursday 8 October 2009 7pm to 8pm

Post 16 Parents’ Information Evening. Thursday 8 October 2009 7pm to 8pm. Your Journey Continues…. Colleagues. Libby Reed – Cirencester College Nicola Styler – Stroud College in Gloucestershire. Aims for the Evening. Start thinking about Post 16 Options

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Thursday 8 October 2009 7pm to 8pm

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  1. Post 16 Parents’ Information Evening Thursday 8 October 2009 7pm to 8pm Your Journey Continues…

  2. Colleagues • Libby Reed – Cirencester College • Nicola Styler – Stroud College in Gloucestershire

  3. 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

  4. AS and A ‘levels An introduction

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. What are UCAS Tariff Points? • 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

  12. National Awards, Certificates and Diplomas • 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

  13. Vocational & Applied Courses

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Qualification Levels

  17. UCAS Points

  18. Work Based Route

  19. Benefits Earn while you learn Help with employment search Support whilst on programmes Reviews Support in workplace Mentoring/coaching

  20. 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*

  21. 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

  22. Apprenticeship/Advanced Apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Key Skills Employment Responsibilities and Rights Technical Certificate Apprenticeship Certificate Length of stay is dependant upon Occupational area

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. National Apprenticeship Service www.apprenticeships.org.uk

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. Letter of acceptance - conditional on suitable employment being secured availability of college course/places attainment of correct GCSE grades OR Referral - E2E, Full time courses, Student Services for further advice or Connexions

  29. What Next? • 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

  30. Dates for Your Diary • 15 October – Stroud College Open Evening • 17 October– Cirencester College Open Day10.00 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

  31. Your Journey Continues…

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