1. A starting point
Be as well informed as possible about what further education opportunities are available to school leavers in your local area:
Take advantage of the support from school and careers guidance services such as Connexions, as well as a range online information and fora.
Get as much information about your local learning providers as possible; take advantage of the open events; talk to tutors and students there.
Encourage your child to be ambitious, yet realistic about the pathway they might want to follow.
If your child is considering following an A’ Level route - and possibly even has a specific university in mind – it may be worth checking their entry requirements as specific A’ Level subjects are sometimes a prerequisite for certain degree courses .
Be clear about application processes and deadlines. Take advantage of the support and guidance available.

2. Open Events Bury College Bury College Campus, Market Street, Bury
Wednesday 5th and Tuesday 11th October :30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday November 12th - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 9th February :30pm - 7:30pm
IAG Centre:
Holy Cross
Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9BB
Thursday 6th October pm
Monday 10th October pm
Bolton College
Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BG
Wednesday 21st September 2016, 5pm-8pm
Futures4Me Event Thursday 13th October, 3.30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 15th November 2016, 5pm-8pm
Tuesday 24th January 2017, 5pm-8pm
Hopwood Hall
Rochdale/Middleton Campus
Saturday 8th October :00am-14:00pm
Wednesday 16th November pm -7pm

3. Application Process INFORMATION College website and fora Prospectus
Open Day/Taster events
APPLICATION
Mostly online – check deadlines; use school support
Multiple applications
Reference requests
INTERVIEWS AND OFFERS
Students informed of decision and offer made – often conditional upon grades.
GCSE RESULTS
Offer confirmed or discussion takes place.
Induction and enrolment.
POST 16 SUPPORT
School college liaison
Results enquiries
References

4. Dedicated Support Student Support Team ALL ADULTS!
Mrs DM Rooks, AHT with overview of CEIAG
Mrs D Turbill, Learning Coordinator, Y11
Form Tutors
Mrs C Barlow, SENCO
Connexions
Activities
Connexions interviews and referrals
‘Taster Days’
Student Development Day Programme: Work Shadow, Personal Statements and mock interviews etc.
Application surgeries

5. Further Support STUDENT TO STUDENT SUPPORT:
PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT:
APPRENTICESHIPS:
FINACNIAL SUPPORT:
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH ADDITONAL NEEDS:
LOCAL SUPPORT:

6. What Do I Need To Know? How is the timetable organised?
When do the exams take place?
Is there any coursework? How much? When are the deadlines?
Are there any Revision Classes?
How will I know if my child is on target or otherwise?
What are the school’s daily expectations?
Who do I contact in school?
What are the options for post 16? How does my child apply for college?

7. MORAL VALUES Try your best – all day, every day Communication
RESPONSIBILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
Communication
Teach Prepare Support
Uniform
Equipment
Homework
MORAL VALUES