1. 6 th Form? What else?

2. Level 1: GCSEs grades G-D NVQs at level 1 BTEC awards and other certificates at level 1 Level 2: GCSEs grades C – A* NVQs at level 2 BTEC qualifications and other certificates at level 2 e.g. ECDL Level 3: As/A-levels International Baccalaureate BTEC and NVQs at level 3

3.  6 th Form at a school  College  Apprenticeship  Employment with training

4. Where?  Thomas Hardye  Budmouth  IPACA  Weymouth College  Kingston Maurward  Poole  Yeovil  Colfox  Bournemouth

5.  Offer work related (vocational)courses and A-Levels.  BTEC, NVQ and others  Training linked to apprenticeships

6.  Offer work related (vocational) courses Mainly Land Based  BTEC/NVQ and others  Courses linked to apprenticeships

7. Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice your child will: work alongside experienced staff gain job-specific skills earn a wage and get holiday pay study towards a related qualification (usually one day a week) Apprenticeships take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level.

8. Levels of apprenticeship An apprenticeship has an equivalent education level and can be: Intermediate - equivalent to 5 GCSE passes Advanced - equivalent to 2 A level passes Higher - can lead to NVQ Level 4 and above, or a foundation degree Who can apply You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school. To start one, you’ll need to be: 16 or over living in England not in full-time education

9. Sources of information and help Open Evenings Prospectuses Careerscape and Kudos online support Ansbury On-line Adviser service. Careers Consultant – Kelvin Clayton.

10.  PHSE lessons and assembly  Information and advice from tutors.  Guidance (short appointments/ longer appointments).  Open Evenings  Application for 6 th Form and College.

11.  Hardye’s: 22 nd October  Budmouth: 12 th November  Kingston Maurward:  25th October 2015 10am – 1pm  19th November 2015 5.30pm – 8pm  3rd December 2015 5.30pm – 8pm  17th January 2016 10am – 1pm  7th February 2016 10am – 1pm  20 th March 2016 10am – 1pm (Apprenticeships)  21st April 2016 5.30pm – 8pm  Sunday 15th May 2016 10am – 1pm  Weymouth College:  Saturday 17th October, 11am-2pm  Thursday 19th November, 5-7.30pm  Wednesday 10th February, 5-7.30pm  Saturday 25th June, 11am-2pm

12. Other Support  22 nd October – study skills workshops  Access to teachers  Access to Mr Clayton

13. Deadlines:  Applications to Thomas Hardye: by mid- January  Applications to Budmouth: by mid- January

14.  PHSE  Mop up 6 th Form & College applications  Apprenticeship workshops in school  Applications to Learning Providers  Interviews for College and 6 th Form.  Job Hunting starts.

15. Important Information  Students who have not achieved an A*-C GCSE in English and maths by age 16 will continue to study towards achieving them as a part of their 16 to 19 study programmes.

16. Where ARE They now?  Is there one pathway that appeals more strongly than the rest?  Do they already have a clear idea about what they want to do?  What might be a back up plan?  What skills and qualities do they have that an employer, college or 6 th form might value?

17. And finally…  Good work habits  Avoid burning the candle at both ends!  Start revision early  It’s not too soon to start