1. Post KS4 Options My Transition Programme Where will I be after Year 11 & 13?
Sept 2017

2. Today`s session will give you,
Information about your options KS5
A timeline of the support and guidance you will be given

3. Raising the Participation Age (RPA)
Young people are now required to remain in either education or training until the age of 18 years.
This will also include the need to study English and Maths until a level 2 qualification is achieved (at grade 4 GCSE)

4. How will I make the right decision ?
Step 1
Chose an appropriate level of course that allows you to progress from your current level and suits your skills
Step 2
Choose the best provider and a place that will support and nurture you
Step 3
Check your progress against the entry qualifications
Have an alternative plan in case you do not achieve all the grades you need. Have PLAN A and PLAN B

5. The right decision is easier if you are FULLY informed
Use the support offered – your tutor, Year Manager, Pastoral Support, subject staff and Mrs Clelland, Careers Advisor
It is essential that you aim for the highest level of qualifications you can and match this with the right course

6. So ……..what are my future options?
Full-time Education (Sixth Form or College)
An Apprenticeship – paid employment + training
A Traineeship – unpaid work-based skill training and work experience
Part-time education or training. IF you’re employed,
self-employed or volunteering for 20 hours + per week

7. Types of Qualification : questions to ask
What level of qualification will I be working at?
What will I achieve by the end of Year 11 & 13 ?
What grades do I need to get onto the course I want ?
What are the different types of qualification ?
How do I know which type of course will suit
my ability and skills ?
Every grade at GCSE counts

8. Post 16 Pathways

9. The more you do this year the easier it will be next year
It’s not too early to start your careers thinking
Ask for a careers appointment
Find out more online

10. Who can help? Mrs Clelland - Careers Miss Gulliford
Careers section in Library
Teachers & Tutors – one to one discussion
Friends and family
People in the job you are interested in

11. Well Being Sessions Careers Fairs
You will be able to hear from a number of external visitors and existing staff talking about subject choices.
Careers Fairs
There may be the option to visit a local Careers Fair
Epsom
Guildford Sports Park

12. World of Work – Week 2 - Tuesday lunch time Library
Last year we had:
Microsoft
BAM Nutall
Social Work
Travel Industry
Atos and Local Government politics
Aldi and National Government politics
Finance Industries
Army
Human Resources
Child Care
UCFB Wembley
University of Law
Sport4Kidz
Women in Technology

13. Future Focus … the more you know about yourself and what options are out there, the more likely you are to succeed in your career

14. What else matters…..
Apart from your grades it is also important to think about extra and super curricular activities you can take part in to enhance your CV eg.
Clubs – in and out of school
Volunteering – in and out of school
Career related workshops
Relevant Work experience – summer year 11
Duke of Edinburgh
National Citizenship Challenge – summer holiday after year 11

15. Careers word press site

16. Twitter @ collingwoodIAG Or

17. U-Explore - start

19. Future Finder

22. Spartan Test http://sacu-student.com/?page_id=2779

23. Game Plan – www.gameplan.ac.uk
Gameplan is a free games-based website provided by King’s College London that allows you to explore university. Whether it’s university study, finance, life and skills, future career options, qualification choices or even how to perform better in school, gameplan will equip you with everything you need to know!

24. You will learn all of this through games
You will learn all of this through games! Design your own avatar, earn points and move up our national leaderboard as you progress through each challenge.