Pathways Post-16 NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL. NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL Format of the Evening Careers support at Northgate for pupils in Year 11 – Mrs C Gray Careers

Pathways Post-16

NORTHGATEHIGH SCHOOL


Format of the Evening

• Careers support at Northgate for pupils in Year 11 – Mrs C Gray

• The Sixth Form route and Vocational Courses at college – Mr I Trench

• Apprenticeships – Mrs C Gray• In the Lower School centre - a chance to

meet representatives from Northgate Sixth Form, Suffolk New College, Otley College, Suffolk One and an Apprenticeship Champion


Which Way now?

• Huge choice post-16• Options are full time education

e.g. school/college or work-based learning e.g. an apprenticeship/part time education with employment/voluntary work/ traineeships

• Competition for places• Jobs for young people without any

qualifications are disappearing


14 -19 Pathways

All new qualifications fit into one of these pathways:

CONSIDEROPTIONS

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GCSE

Foundation Learning Tier

Apprenticeship

Foundation or Higher Diploma

Foundation Learning Tier

Foundation, Higher or Advanced Diploma

GCSE / A-Level

Employment with Training

CONSIDEROPTIONS

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CONSIDEROPTIONS

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Further education

Higher education

Employment

Employment with training

Apprenticeship post 18CONSIDEROPTIONS

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What jobs are available in Suffolk?• Public Administration, Education and

Health• Energy• Ports and Logistics• Finance IT and Business• Creative Media• Tourism• Food and Drink• Biotechnology• Engineering and Construction • Manufacturing • Transport and Communications


The September Guarantee/RPA• Ensures that every 16 and 17 year old is

offered an appropriate place of learning for the September following the end of compulsory education

• Raising the Participation Age – The law has changed – young people must stay in learning until the age of 17

• A back up option is vital for many young people to avoid becoming NEET (Not in education, employment or training)


Influences on Young People

1. Parents

2. Friends/Peers

3. Teachers

Young people do value advice!


Support at Northgate

• Careers Lessons

• Careers Adviser

• Teachers

• Additional Support


Careers Lessons

• Seven lessons of one hour fifteen minutes

• Impartial advice and guidance designed to ensure that the options pupils select do not restrict their future choices

• Pupils are given an understanding of the opportunities for progression afforded by each course / pathway

• Guidance on application forms and interviews


Year 11 Important Dates 2013-2014• 23rd September onwards Year 11 Tutor interviews • 25th September Year 11 Pathways evening • 24th October Open Morning/evening • 28th Oct-Nov 1st Half term • 11th-12th/ 13th-14th Nov GCSE Maths/Art exams • 4th December Review meetings re post 16 transition • 17th December Year 11 Advice and Golden Nuggets issued • End of Autumn Term Suffolk/Otley college applications in • 23rd December- 3rd Jan Christmas holiday • 13th-17th January Mock GCSE exams • 16th January Sixth Form Information Evening • 23rd January Sixth Form applications close • 13th February Year 11 Parents Evening • 17th -21st February Half term • 24th -28th March GCSE Drama Exams • 2nd April Year 11 Revision Advice Evening • 7th – 18th April Easter holiday • 5th- 9th May GCSE Dance exams • 12th May GCSE written exams begin • 26th – 30th May Half term • 27th June GCSE exams end • 21st August GCSE results published


Careers Adviser

• Our Careers Adviser, Mrs Pauline Young, will conduct interviews throughout the year.

• Pupils will be identified for interviews or can self refer through form tutors or Mrs Gray.


Additional Support

• Outside agencies – Children and Young People’s Services

• Employers• Web-based support• Financial support – the 16 - 19

Bursary


Web Support

• www.thesource.me.uk• www.future4me.org.uk

(online prospectus)• https:/

nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk


Destinations September 2013• Sixth Forms – 62%

• College – 33%

• Apprenticeship / Work with Training – 3%

• Seeking work/training – 1%

• Unavailable - 1%


Qualifications @ Post-16 Centres


Different Levels?

Entry Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Foundation

LearningGCSE D-G GCSE A*-

CA/AS

Foundation

Learning

BTEC First

BTEC National

CambridgeNational

L2

Cambridge

National L3


English Language & Mathematics

• From September 2013:

– GCSE grade D - U in English Language, you will have to continue studying this subject

– GCSE grade D - U in Mathematics, you will have to continue studying this subject

– … if you are at a Sixth Form or college


AS & A Levels: Introduction

• AS (Advanced Subsidiary)

• A (Advanced)

• Level 3 Qualifications

• Widely recognised

• One of the main routes into higher education

• Useful for employment


AS & A Levels: Component Parts• AS + A2

• Each part makes up 50% of the A Level grade

• Normally a two year course

• Choose from a wide range of academic subjects, as well as some 'applied' (work-related) subjects


AS & A Levels

• AS Level: qualification in its own right.

• A Level: in Y13 you take the A2 - second half of the A Level.

• The A2 is designed to deepen and develop knowledge.


AS & A Levels: Entry Requirements

• Usually you need at least five or six GCSE’s at grades A* to C

• Must have either Maths or English at GCSE grade C or above (preferably both)

• Sometimes, you need a grade B or above at GCSE in a particular subject to take it at AS or A Level


AS & A Levels: Which Subjects?• Continue with subjects you studied at

GCSE

Chemistry English Literature French Design Technology


AS & A Levels: Which Subjects?• Study new subjects

Sociology Psychology Law Geology


AS & A Levels: Applied Subjects• A range of A Levels, called ‘Applied A

Levels' in areas such as: Science Health & Social Care Business

• These have a slightly different assessment scheme to the more traditional A Levels 70% coursework and 30% exam


AS & A Levels: How are they assessed?

• The majority of the assessment is by written exams.

• In some subjects there is a small amount of coursework.

• Assessment of practical skills in some subjects eg science or art.


AS & A Levels

• Most students studying A Levels take four AS Levels in their first year

• Many then opt to take three subjects in their second year through to A Level

• This means you can keep your options open about which subjects to study as a full A Level

• Many schools/colleges also make students take some form of enrichment qualification


AS & A Levels: Grading

• AS Levels are graded from A to E

• A Levels are graded from A* to E


GCSE/Level 2

• It does not quite work out in Year 11?

• Programmes available that enable students to get their GCSE grade C in English and/or Maths

• Improve their overall profile

• Keeps options open for another year


Possible GCSE Programme

• Maths and English• Applied Science• NOCN Preparation for Working Life

(=1)• Psychology• Applied Media


Work Related Qualifications

BTEC, Cambridge Nationals etc


What they are …..

• Work related• Practical, real world approach to

learning• Develop skills required for the

workplace• Provide progression to employment• Can lead to progression onto higher

education programmes• Developed with employers

representatives


What they are not …….

• Specific qualification leading to a specific job


Assessment

• Realistic, work-based assignments• Often coursework orientated• Practical approach to assessment• Internally assessed, externally

moderated


Levels & Progression

• Entry level through to Level 3• May be taken alongside GCSE, A/AS

level to complement studies• Progression

– Employment– Higher level vocational programme– Higher Education (from L3)– NVQ


Some Examples

• Agriculture• Animal Management• Art & Design• Business• Construction• Engineering• Health & Social Care• Hospitality

• ICT• Leisure• Media• Performing Arts• Public Services• Sport• Travel & Tourism

Apprenticeships;a comprehensive guide

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What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship is a route into employment, training and education giving young people the opportunity to:

• Learn at work • Earn while they learn• Gain a variety of transferable skills• Gain job-specific skills • Work towards nationally recognised qualifications• Enable progression into further/ higher education • Advance in a chosen career


What is an Apprenticeship?

A work based programme designed around the needs of an employer

Leads to recognised qualifications;

- Competence based qualification e.g. an NVQ

- Knowledge based qualification e.g. a BTEC or City & Guilds Award

- Skills qualification e.g. Functional Skills

- Employment Rights & Responsibilities (ERR)

- Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS)

National Apprenticeship Service

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1.

NVQ

Parts ofthe

Framework

5. PLTS

2.Technical Certificate

3.Functional

Skills


Types of Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as the gold standard for work-based training.

There are over 100,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 160,000 locations; there are more than 280 different types of Apprenticeships available offering over 1,500 job roles. They generally fall into one of three categories:

• Intermediate Level Apprenticeships • Advanced Level Apprenticeships • Higher Apprenticeships


Why Apprenticeships?

Raising the participation age (RPA) does not mean young people must stay in school; you will able to choose one of the following options:

• Full-time education, such as school, college or home education • Work-based learning, such as an Apprenticeship • Part-time education or training if they are employed, self-employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week.

Apprenticeships offer an alternative pathway to young people

They combine on and off the job training with work skills

Government’s primary route to skills and employability

Business benefits:• Provide a fully trained, competent workforce• Reduce recruitment costs, greater staff retention

and motivationIndividual benefits:• Waged employment• Nationally recognised qualifications• Develops personal qualities and occupational

competence


The Apprenticeship Experience


Apprenticeships – an overview

• Generally takes between one to three years

• Mixture of on and off the job training

• Majority of time is in the workplace• Remaining learning delivered by a

provider which could be a specialist provider or an FE College

• The provider supports throughout the Apprenticeship, including assessment in the work place for the NVQ part of the Apprenticeship


Information and Communication Technology

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• Support Administrator

• Website Administrator

• Helpdesk Professional

• Field Operations (line installer & repairer)

• Software/ Web Developer

• Desktop Support Engineer

• Network Planner

• Database Administrator

• Network Engineer

• Software Tester

• IT Project Manager

• Analyst Developer

• IT Service Manager

• IT Security Analyst

• Network/Telecoms Manager

IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals

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Intermediate Level(Level 2)

Advanced Level(Level 3)

Higher Level(Level 4 and above)


Who can do an Apprenticeship?

• Paid staff aged 16 to 64 years in most roles and occupations

• New recruits and existing staff developing in their role

• Individuals wanting to develop their career or have a change of career

• Individuals wanting to learn through experience at work who value training and qualifications

• Individuals who want a work-based learning approach to gaining qualifications – with a view to working towards Advanced Level Apprenticeships, Higher Level Apprenticeships and a Foundation Degree.



What are employers looking for?

Good Communicator

Eager to learn new things

Drive and Commitment

Motivation

Reliability

Trustworthy Employers really value Apprenticeships. They know if you have one

you are likely to progress up the career

ladder rapidly

Determination


Getting Started – Applying Online


Apprenticeship Vacanciesapprenticeships.org.uk



Apprenticeship Vacanciesapprenticeships.org.uk


Go to www.apprenticeships.org.uk

• Complete registration• Complete profile• Search for current

vacancies• Save favourite search• Set up SMS/email alerts• Apply for vacancies

online• View applications sent for

vacancies• FAQs section

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/


Further information

• If you would like further information about Apprenticeships please visit the apprenticeships.org.uk

• To see the current jobs available please visit Apprenticeship Vacancies • To listen to what apprentices’ say about their Apprenticeship please visit apprenticeships.org.uk

• Unsure of your choices and require further careers guidance, contact the nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or call 0800 100 900


http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Media.aspx

http://www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/



What next?

• Attend open evenings/days/taster sessions

• Meeting deadlines for courses is vital• The more training and qualifications

you have the better your chances of getting and keeping a job that you enjoy

• Be positive and confident and well informed and you will make the correct choices for your future


Thank you for coming

Please make your way over to Lower School now if you would like to find out

more information from any of the institutions represented.

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Pathways Post-16 NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL. NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL Format of the Evening Careers support at Northgate for pupils in Year 11 – Mrs C Gray Careers