1. Post-16 Information Evening

2. In the last 3 years, 100% of our students have had destinations
What support do other institutions provide to help prepare students for Work/Apprenticeships/University
Direct to Work/Russell Group Programme

3. Destinations after Year 11
Apprenticeship
Employment
Sixth Form
College
A higher level of qualifications equals greater income over their working life and also better employment prospects.

4. Apprenticeship
Level 2 Apprenticeship – go into straight after year 11 – average salary £150 a week
Level 3 Apprenticeship – go into after Post-16 qualifications (Level 3) – average salary £18,000 and often pay for further qualifications.
Higher Apprenticeships – can include degrees and have a higher earning potential

5. Employment
Needs to have some sort of formal training linked to it.

6. Long-term Goals What are your long-term goals?
Vocational ambitions, not just courses

7. Healthcare Pathways Role/Job Qualifications needed Doctor 3 A Levels
1 AS including Biology or Chemistry
6 or 7 A*/A at GCSE
Nurse
2 Science related subjects, such as BTEC Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry or an A Level Science
Paramedic
Biology A Level required for most courses & 2 A Levels / BTECs
Occupational Health
BTEC or A Level courses. Should offer 1 or more Science related courses including Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology etc.

8. The Qualification Steps
Level 3 – A Levels, Pre-U courses and BTEC National courses
Level 2 – equivalent to 5 A*- C at GCSE
Level 1 – equivalent to 5 A*-G at GCSE

9. What courses are there post-16 and how are they changing?
Advanced Level Courses
BTEC Level 3 Courses
Extended Project
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma
Different entry requirements for courses reflects the demands of the course. They are there to guide you as outcomes are important = determine where you can go

10. GCSE English and Maths
All students have to gain a grade 4 in Maths and English GCSE
If they do not achieve it in Year 11, they are required to attend lessons and retake the exams until they achieve a grade 4
Students may need to retake to achieve a grade 5 if considering studying at some univeristies.

11. Sixth Form Options All students = 4 Options at 6th Form Year 12
All students take 4 options
(some students may take 5 if they are taking GPR or Further Maths).
Year 13
Students normally drop down to 3 courses
(Some students may take 4 particularly if taking Further Maths or GPR)
Students do not have to choose at start of Year 12 which course will be one year course.

12. Changes to A Levels
A Levels from September are now 2 year linear courses (exams all at the end of Year 13)
AS Levels are now one year courses and the grade they achieve in Year 12 does not contribute to their full A level grade.
This will apply to all subjects this year.
Students will need to choose at the start of Year 13 which subject they want to drop.

13. AS in Year 12 Between GCSE and old “A” Level 2 Units in most subjects
Exams in May
Results A*-E
Used for Higher Education Application
AS Level grade does not contribute to A Level grade.

14. A Level Sit all exams at end of Year 13 Old “A” level standard
Start in Year 12
Exams in June of Year 13
“A” level result (A*-E)

15. BTEC Level 3 Courses “Real world” equivalents of A Levels
Level 3 qualifications
Most popular vocational qualification in UK Further Education
Recognised and respected by employer and universities
Allow you to go on to study for an honours degree at university
Can be one year or two year courses
Mainly assessed through coursework

16. Extended Project Equivalent to an AS Level You choose the topic
One year course only
Either an extended essay of 5,000 words and a presentation
Or a performance or product and a report of 1,000 words and a presentation
No exams

17. Pre-U Diploma Designed to prepare students for University
Take one Pre-U subject with 3 other subjects
If take one Pre-U subject and the GPR (Global Perspectives and Research) with two other courses then can achieve the Pre-U diploma
Exams at end of two years
Proven track record in helping students access the more competitive universities

18. Careers Advice
Ros Windsor

19. What next? Open Evening – 17th November Packs out after half term
Careers Advice
Contact the Sixth Form for more advice on courses