1. Your Future Choices After Year 11

2. Requirements after year 11 have changed- Raising the Participation Age From 2013, all young people by law will have to stay in some form of training or education until the end of the academic year in which they become 17 Current year 11 From 2015 all young people by law will have to stay in some form of training or education until their 18th birthday Current year 10 & below

3. What choices do you have after year 11? Employment (‘self ‘or ‘employed’) or Volunteering with Training an Apprenticeship or other work based learning route Full-time academic or vocational courses at a school/academy sixth form, FE or sixth form college, or training provider

4. Full Time Education This includes: Staying on at a school/academy sixth form or an FE/sixth form college to study: AS/A’ Levels Vocational Qualifications such as BTECs Foundation Learning programmes GCSEs Undertaking full time education can provide you with the academic knowledge and/or vocational skills to progress into further/higher education or work with training.

5. Apprenticeships Apprentices … are employed for at least 30 hours per week and earn a wage work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications, usually at a specialist college or training organisation, accessed by day-release. Sometimes the training is delivered and assessed in-house by the employer. Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, your ability and the industry sector. There are targets and checks to make sure that the employer is supporting you and you are making progress. You will be in employment for most of the time, as most training takes place ‘on-the-job’.

6. Employment or Volunteering with Training If you choose to work (be ‘self employed’ or ‘employed’) or volunteer for 20+ hours per week and for more than 8 weeks in a row, you must take part in some part-time study/training. If an employer does not deliver in-house recognised training they will need to ensure they provide 16-17 year old employees with the opportunity to study/train off-site for 280 hours per year (equivalent to approx. 1 day per week). Access can be flexible e.g. day/half-day release, twilight sessions or block release

7. What will training involve? Exactly what the training will involve and where it will take place will be for you as the employee and your employer to decide. For example: You may continue with Maths (Numeracy) and English (Literacy) if you have not already achieved level 2 in these subjects. Vocational qualifications relating to your employment All training must be accredited (approved by an Awarding Organisation) and will develop your work and employment skills appropriately.

8. Why do I now have to stay in learning – even if I choose to work after leaving school? The demand for highly skilled employees is growing Need to make sure young people have the knowledge and skills to deal with the future employment market Competition for jobs is greater Than ever before The more highly skilled and trained you are the more you increase your ability to get a job and earn more Why continue learning?

9. Legal Responsibilities If you are undertaking employment at 16 (after leaving school/Y11) you are responsible for making sure you continue training, arrange this with your employer and attend when appropriate. YOU

10. You will be monitored by your education/training provider and the local authority to make sure that you keep up with your either your studies/training, apprenticeship or employment or volunteering with training. Monitoring ………

11. Remember ……… Education and training is free for 16-18 year olds. If you think you will struggle with other costs of full-time learning e.g. travel or equipment, you may be able to get support from a Bursary. Contact the post-16 provider for details. If you become employed or follow an Apprenticeship, you will receive a wage and will not have to pay any training costs.

12. Who can help or guide you? Parents, carers, family and friends School staff - teachers, tutors and Youth Support Service (YSS) Advisors College and training provider staff

13. Where can you explore your options? Visit the Hull and East Riding Area Prospectus: www.logonmoveon.co.uk

14. Learn or train for longer … keep your job options stronger! And don’t forget ……