1. Mount Carmel RC Technology College for Girls Year 11 Progression Parents Information Evening 6 th October 2010

2. The purpose of tonight's presentation is to :-  Become aware of the learning pathways available at the end of Yr11  Provide information on the grades needed at GCSE to get into college or training  Provide information on post 16 centres  Find out about our 6 th form partnership with City & Islington College

3. The choice is yours!  So what can you do?  Which qualifications will you need?  Where can you learn?  These questions will be answered tonight

5. Y11 Progression Parents Evening Mount Carmel RC Technology College What about the qualifications?

6. Y11 Progression Parents Evening Mount Carmel RC Technology College Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 1 1 Diploma/certificate in [occupation] Level 3 Diploma/certificate in [occupation] Level 2 Diploma/certificate in [occupation] Level 1 Occupational route NVQs, Adult 16+ Qualifications Diploma in [occupation] Level 4 Vocational Apprenticeship Vocational Apprenticeship route Mostly 16 + Vocational Apprenticeship Vocational Apprenticeship GCE A levels GCSE A* -C GCSE D -G +other provision Traditional route Degree 14-19 Qualifications Advanced Diploma Level 3 Higher Diploma Level 2 Foundation Diploma Level 1 Diploma route Degree Qualifications

7. GCSE re-takes  Are for those students who gained mostly D grade and wish to achieve a C or above  Retake 4 GCSE’s in a year  Not all colleges or 6 th form offer this option. So you need to check on open days.  These courses fill up quickly

8. A Levels are suitable for someone who:  You have 5 GCSE grades C or above (this must include English and Maths)  Will study 3 or 4 AS subjects (usually examinations are taken at the end of the year, it takes 2 years and A/S + A2 = A level)  Cope well with study and exams  Wants to study individual subjects  Considering University  ‘A’ levels are level 3 courses

9. Applied/Vocational qualifications are suitable for someone who:  Knows what area of study interests them  Likes to learn in a more practical way  Good at coursework  There are three levels of study 1,2 and 3.  Level 3 can lead to University.

10. Applied/Vocational courses  Are known as BTEC, Diplomas, City & Guilds, NVQ, CACHE, Applied ‘A’ levels  Which level you take level 1,2 or 3, depends on your GCSE grades  Wide range of subjects such as: Childcare, Business, Mechanics, Performing Arts, Electrical, Art, Hairdressing, IT, Sport Science, Construction, Performing Arts, Society, Health and Development, Media etc.

11. What level should I apply for? If you achieve the following GCSE grades LEVEL OF STUDY Mostly E’s - G’s Choose Level 1 courses (1 year study) Mostly D’s Choose Level 2 courses (1 year study) 5 A * - C must include English & Maths Choose Level 3 courses (2 year study)

12. An Apprenticeship (work with training)  Apprenticeships take place in a work environment  Most apprenticeships are available at level 1or level 2  You earn and learn at the same time  Connexions and colleges have details of apprenticeships

13. So – what are the options again? Full-time Education  retake GCSEs  A Levels  Applied/vocational related course  Apprenticeships Employment Work based training – is training which takes place in a training centre for a particular job area Employment with training (You are employed and attend college once a week known as an Apprenticeship) Employment without training

14. So where can you study?  6 th Form at a School  6 th Form Centre  Further Education College  Work based training

15. A School with a 6 th Form  Some 6 th Forms are attached to schools such as La Swap, Fortismere, Bishop Douglas, Our Lady’s Convent, St. Michael, Bishop Challoner.  Most schools will offer courses to students who have obtained GCSE’s B and above.  A limited number of A/S courses and vocational related courses are available  Similar to a school environment. There is usually a 6th Form common room. They often offer a range of enrichment activities

16. 6 th Form Centre  City of Islington 6 th Form Centre, Haringey 6th Form, Woodhouse, B6, Leyton 6 th Form  only caters for 16 to 19 learners  More courses available.  A Levels and some GCSE retakes are usually offered with some vocational courses  Some centres are selective, that is they will only interview students who have achieved grades B or above at GCSE.

17. College  There are lots of local colleges such as: City & Islington, Barnet, College of North East London, Westminster Kingsway, Hackney Community college  They offer a range of vocational courses and A Levels courses  Mixed age of learners, more independence with learning, new environment, bigger building  Some offer NVQ courses (vocational areas)

18. Work based training  Training providers offer work based training at a centre. To get an NVQ’s the student will do a mixture of working in a placement and training.  This training is for a particular job and helps the person develop skills for employment  You can find out about this training from your Connexions Personal Advisor.

19. EMA & Finance  Up to £30.00 per week to stay in education depending on family income  You need to apply for this and have a bank account to pay it into  Payments start at the beginning of study and is paid on a weekly basis  You sign a learning agreement and payment depends on your work and attendance  Apply after Easter 2011 for this. You will receive a pack in school.  You can work part-time on top of EMA – if you have time!  Your parents will still get Child Benefit whilst you are at college or 6 th Form

20. Where is the information in Mount Carmel?  All Yr. 11 will have a careers interview with the college’s Careers Advisor  There is a careers section in the LRC  Any updates on Open Evenings will be given to each Yr11 form as they come in  ‘Drop in’ careers advice sessions will take place 12.50 -1.20 on Tuesday in the Careers Room  The internet is a useful tool – college information is available on their websites, such as Kudos  www.yourlondon.gov.uk/choices

21. Advice – what should you do now?  Research the area/job/career you are interested in – use careers library or Kudos  Contact the college to get a prospectus and find out the open evening  Attend the open evenings of colleges that you are interested in These are mostly held in the November and in the Spring term.  Think about the course you want to study! Read the course descriptions carefully.  Ask for help if you are not sure  Complete application forms by the end of the Autumn term. The latest by January 2011 (check colleges deadline for applications. Some deadlines are in December 2010)  Apply for more than one level of course  Prepare your Record of Achievement folder  Revise for your exams. These will start in November.  Be available in the summer (late August) for enrolments. Your place will not be saved, otherwise you will lose your place on the course.  Ask for help.

22. Finally!!!!!!!  There are many options to choose from  You need to start thinking about it now  Don’t worry – there are many people to help you in school  You can not officially leave school and work until Friday 24 th June 2011  Child benefit will only continue if you are in full time study.

23. What help is available outside school?  If your daughter has difficulties regarding college/training/not wanting to do anything after obtaining her GCSE results Parents and Carers can:-  Phone Maureen Lake, our college’s Personal Advisor on 07826904873 who can provide information on colleges, job/ employment /training schemes and how to apply for job seekers allowance  Use www.connexions- direct.com

24. It’s up to YOU now!