1. Melbourn Village College
An Academy of the
Post-16 Information Evening

2. Post 16 options 2017-2018 Year 11 Start an Apprenticeship
Continue with your education at college or sixth form
Start an Apprenticeship
Get a job or volunteer, with training
Year 11

3. 96% of CAP students who go on to post-16 study, attend one of their local CAP centres
Cambridge Area Partnership post 16 centres
Local Non CAP post 16 centres
Cambridge Regional College
College of West Anglia (Cambridge)
Comberton Sixth Form
Cottenham Sixth Form
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Impington Sixth Form
Long Road Sixth Form College
Netherhall Sixth Form
Parkside Sixth
University Technical College Cambridge
Shuttleworth College
Add your local non CAP post 16 centres as appropriate.

4. A general guide to entry requirements
A-level / IB courses
You will require a range of GCSEs including maths and English.
Some subjects need specific subjects and grades.
Applied general (level 3) Courses
You start most courses at Level 1, progressing to Level 2 and Level 3 as your skills develop
For some courses you can enter at Level 3 depending on skill level
Some courses need specific subjects
Technical Courses
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at 4 or above (or vocational equivalent) usually including maths and/or English
Some require more than 4 GCSEs or specific subjects
GCSE courses
Applied general (level 2) Courses
Minimum of three grade 4 GCSEs including Maths and English.
Some subjects need specific subjects and grades.
Minimum of 2 GCSEs at 3 (or vocational equivalent)
To confirm entry requirements and specific subject requirements please contact post 16 centres you are considering.

5. typical minimum a-level profiles in 2018
a ‘rough guide’ to admissions criteria
typical minimum a-level profiles in 2018
3 A-levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with at least a 6 in the subject (or similar subject) to those wishing to study at A-Level
4 A-levels: 5 GCSEs grade7 or above, at least grade 4 Maths & English
Comberton
To be invited to an informal guidance meeting about your course, you will need an estimated profile of an average of grade 6, based on Maths, English Language and your best four other subjects.
Hills Road
At least five GCSEs 4 grade or higher, plus Mathematics and English at grade 4 or above.
Impington
At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above in a range of subjects including Maths and English Language.
Long Road
Students are expected to have 7 GCSE grades of 4 or above in an appropriate range of subjects, normally including Mathematics and English
Netherhall
All post 16 institutions accept the equivalence of vocational qualifications, there is separate guidance on this on the CAP website.
UTC
At least 7 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4, with an average GCSE score of 48 including triple science (666) and Maths grade 6 or above.
Please refer to post-16 centres

6. typical minimum IB profiles in 2017
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: At least a GCSE 6 grade profile (from at least 7 subjects), including English Language and Maths at level 5. For subjects you wish to take at higher level you will need at least a 6 grade.
Impington
At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths at level 5. Level 6 or above for all Higher Level subjects. For Higher Level subjects, a pass at Grade 7 or above is sometimes asked for (Mathematics and Sciences) and is always preferred.
Parkside
Parkside and IVC confirmed
Please refer to post-16 centres

7. ‘A’ Level choices for Russell Group Universities (Top 24)
‘The following subjects might, if present within a student’s three A level subject choices, successfully support the widest range of progression options to the most research intensive universities.’ Mathematics Further Mathematics Chemistry English Literature Biology Physics Geography History Religious Education Languages (Classical and Modern)

8. Where can I study a vocational course?
Engineering, Electronics, Motor Vehicle, Motor Sport, Business, Computing Technology, Construction, Media, Music, Art & Design, Performing Arts, Uniformed Services, Social Care, Health Studies, Child Care Sport, Travel & Tourism, Catering & Hospitality, Beauty & Spa Therapy, Media make-up, Hairdressing, Science, Land-based, Preparation for work, Supporting Teaching & Learning, Gym Instructor /Personal Training
Cambridge Regional College
Sport, Business, Science Health and Social Care, Travel and Tourism
Comberton
Art & Design, Hospitality & Catering, Construction, Media, Hair & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Performing Arts, Sports Studies and preparation for work
Cottenham
Art & Design, Business, Criminology, Graphics, Health & Social Care, ICT, Media, Musical Theatre, Photography, Sport, Science, computing and music
Long Road
Sport, Heath & Social Care, IT and Creative Digital Media
Parkside
Animal/Equine Management (care), Veterinary nursing, Agriculture, Dog Grooming
College of West Anglia (Cambridge)
Science, Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science, Physical Science, Environmental and Sustainable
UTC Cambridge
Netherhall
Health & Social Care, Business and Sport
Impington
Business, Media, Preforming Arts, Sports
Please refer to post 16 centres for current entry criteria, and the effect of putting an institution first when applying.

9. Travel to your post 16 centre Costs Find out more (UCAS progress)
Other things to consider
Travel to your post 16 centre
Costs
Find out more (UCAS progress)
Mrs Lawrence
Post 16 open days / evenings

10. Social networking sites Private employment agencies Family and Friends
Finding an apprenticeship, a job with training or voluntary work with training
See Mrs Lawrence
Look online:
Company sites
Job Centre Plus
Youthoria
National Apprenticeship Service (apprenticeships and traineeships)
Social networking sites
Private employment agencies
Family and Friends
National and local newspapers
Approach employers directly

11. UCAS Progress Application Personal Statement Predicted Grades
Include particular needs/requirements
Predicted Grades
Reference
Interview / welcome event

12. The On-Line Application Process
You all have a profile set up by the school
Search for courses
Save favourites
(2nd October)
Create profile
Make application

13. Completing Your Personal Profile
Personal information
Qualifications *
Work history
Personal statement
Contact details
Reference *

14. COMPLETING YOUR PERSONAL PROFILE
The summary page on the profile shows
the sections that have to be completed before an application can be sent

15. Consider learning difficulties.
Students will not be penalised in anyway if they indicate that support is needed.

16. (NB a number of sixth forms will ONLY communicate with you by email)
Basics:
Use a personal address not a school one
(NB a number of sixth forms will ONLY communicate with you by )
When adding parent if an older sibling has already used this they will need to remove it
SPAG – use of capital letters for job roles, addresses etc.

17. Process
Apply to 2 or more different centres Applications sent to all centres Can apply to different centres for same course List order of preference Check entry criteria

18. References December 2017 Form Tutor / SLT - Closed
Strengths / Weaknesses
Progress in each subject
Attitude and behaviour
Ability to work co-operatively with students/ teachers
Suitability for chosen course
Attendance / Punctuality

19. Important dates
GCSE Mock Examinations - Mon 6th to Fri 17th November Post-16 Open Evenings – November Deadline for Applications – Monday, 4th December