1. Stowmarket High School 16+ Choices

2. Where could you go? Sixth Form Sixth Form College College Employment with training Employment with training First two are supported by a Bursary First two are supported by a Bursary

3. Sixth Form At least 5A*C grades B grade in subject you wish to study Prospectus Sixth Form Evening – 13 th November Applications in next term

4. Colleges Get prospectus Research courses – check the level course you are applying for is appropriate Go to open days Get your application in before Christmas!

5. Qualifications Level 1 – Equivalent to D – G at GCSE Level 1 – Equivalent to D – G at GCSE Level 2 – Equivalent to A* - C at GCSE Level 2 – Equivalent to A* - C at GCSE Level 3 – Equivalent to A levels Level 3 – Equivalent to A levels

6. Entry Requirements Level 1 E – G grades at GCSE Level 2 4 D grades at GCSE Level 3 College - 4 or 5 A* - C grades at GCSE. Some courses require at least a C in English, Maths & Science

7. Job with Training Think carefully Think carefully Skills and qualifications can be obtained through apprenticeships with training in the work place as well as at college Skills and qualifications can be obtained through apprenticeships with training in the work place as well as at college Make sure that the employer trains to NVQ standard Make sure that the employer trains to NVQ standard

8. Think ahead! Be prepared! September-October16+ Interviews October – MarchCollege Applications 18 th September16+ Evening 13 th NovemberSixth Form Evening 16 th NovemberReport home 8 th JanuaryMocks begin January / FebruarySecond 16+ Interviews FebruarySixth Form Applications in 1 st MarchEffort Check home 12 th MarchParents’ Evening 13th May to 28 th JuneGCSE Exams

9. Help and Advice Teachers Teachers Parents Parents Students Students Careers Resource Centre Careers Resource Centre Stowmarket High School website Stowmarket High School website Colleges – Open Days & Prospectuses Colleges – Open Days & Prospectuses Ms Challis Youth Support Service Ms Challis Youth Support Service

12. Summary Research options carefully Be realistic about GCSE grades and if necessary apply to more than one establishment Get college applications in before Christmas If you are unsure ask for help and advice