chesterton community college… 16 and beyond welcome to…
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Chesterton Community College…16 and Beyond
Welcome to…
The start of a hectic year!!!
Tonight…
• Tonight marks the beginning of the process for parents & carers, but not for students.
• They’ve already had a similar presentation.
• They have also had a special Post-16 Day last week when they started to write their personal statements and their online applications.
The Process – what happens?
• Personal Statements• Prospectuses & online research• Choose favourite courses• Estimated Grade• References• Predicted grades are what the colleges initially
use to make a decision
The Application• Students should have their decisions
made and draft UCAS application completed by mid December.
• Final checks, advice and predicted grades/references added early January.
• Applications approved in January by Tutor, Miss Heggan, Mrs Martin and Mr Erickson.
• Interviews take place from February onwards.
The Application• Students may apply for up to 5 institutions
of their choice but their choice must be a suitable course for them.
• There will be information sent out regarding Post-16 centres’ interview policies
• Some Post-16 centres expect students to select a 1st choice centre e.g. Parkside, Netherhall & Hills Road.
• It is up to the Post-16 centres to inform students if they have an interview (emails and addresses must be correct).
Post-16 Providers
• Post-16 centres will make offers according to their own published criteria in their admissions policy
• Clear guidance will be provided by Post-16 centres about how students will be expected to confirm the decline of offers made
• Students will be expected to respond to offers following the instructions provided with the offer
Raising the Participation Age• This is not just about staying on at school or
college. A wide range of learning opportunities will be available.
• A young person may• continue in full-time education• follow a full-time work-based learning route, e.g.
an apprenticeship• undertake part-time education or training for
about one day a week if – they work– they are self-employed– they volunteer for at least 20 hours per week.
Post 16 options
2014-2015
Continue with your education
at college or sixth form
Start an Apprenticeshi
p or Traineeship
Get a job or volunteer,
with training
Year 11
Courses and Qualifications
Level
3
2
1
General mostly examinations
A/AS-levelIB
GCSE A*-C
GCSE D-G
Vocational / Applied mostly
coursework
BTEC/OCR Level 3
BTEC/OCR Level 2
BTEC Level 1
Vocational (craft)
coursework based
(NVQ)/C&G L3Advanced
ApprenticeshipTraineeship
(NVQ)/C&G L2Intermediate
ApprenticeshipTraineeship
(NVQ)/C&G L1Pre-
employment scheme
Qualifications Framework
• Most pupils will leave Chesterton ready to begin a Level 1, 2 or 3 course
• Some will begin a course that will enable them to reach Level 1 – THERE ARE ALWAYS OPTIONS
• You can help your child work out which Level of course they should be applying for by going over their estimated grades with them
Our Post-16 ProvidersCambridge Area Partnership
CAP
• Cambridge Regional College• College of West Anglia
(Cambridge)• Comberton Sixth Form• Cottenham Sixth Form• Ely Sixth Form• Hills Road Sixth Form College• Impington Sixth Form• Long Road Sixth Form College• Netherhall Sixth Form• Parkside Sixth• University Technical College
Cambridge
The Routes…
Apprenticeships
• Competition is strong• Many providers will ask for at least 5 A*-C• Different requirements for different
apprenticeships
Apprenticeships & Traineships
• If your child is interested, remind them to book a careers appointment with our Youth Locality Support Adviser Mike Richards ASAP.
• Check the weekly bulletin and CRC.• Mr Richards is available at certain
times in school if your child wants to discuss any of their options.
BTECs
This means your child will learn practical, work-related tasks designed to help them develop the skills and knowledge to do a job effectively.
Vocational qualifications can help:• to get the necessary skills needed to start
a job• to progress in a career• lead on to further learning
Diplomas
• Diplomas combine academic learning with practical, hands-on skills
• Focus on skills needed for future• Diplomas can lead to college and
university or into skilled employment
Cambridge Pre-U
• Pre-U The Cambridge University Pre-U is a demanding, academic qualification designed for high-achieving students. It is a linear course which is examined towards the end of year 13. Students can opt to take a Pre-U course instead of one AS and A-Level course. The benefit of the Pre-U qualification is that it provides additional academic challenge and can exceed the A* grading at A-level. This is provided by Comberton VC so it is best to look at their prospectus and requirements for further information.
Further EducationAS – A2 / International Baccalaureate
Entry Requirements• Depends on the Post-16 centre so read
entry requirements carefully• Some colleges ask for at least B grade
average profile • Hills Road is over subscribed!!• Essential to get C+ at Maths and English
or can’t begin Level 3 course
English & Maths
• If students do not achieve English and maths GCSEs (A* to C), they must continue studying towards this post-16 (GCSE/Functional skills).
A Level Structure
• A level structure from September 2015.• The new A level will be linear, with all
assessment at the end of two years of study. Although the AS level will be retained, it will be redesigned as a high quality stand-alone qualification as opposed to a means of progression to A2.
• https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/gcse-and-a-level-reform
International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate• English• Maths• Foreign Language• Sciences• Humanities • The Arts
A Relative Can Get Me a Job or an Apprenticeship
F.E.
Nearly Done!!!
After Tonight…
Useful websites
www.chestertoncc.net
www.apprenticeshipsonline.com
www.ucasprogress.comwww.youthoria.org
www.directgov.uk
After Tonight…Visit as many centres as possible – Open Evening dates have already been posted out on Parentmail and are on our website.
Seek advice and help your child enter FE at the right level for them and on a course which suits them
Remember, there is a place for everyone in FE. Don’t discount any centre, look at them all
Encourage your child to work hard and attend!
