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Post 16 Pathways Evening Post 16 Pathways Evening 20132013
Outline of Evening Introduction: Mr. Player (Director of Learning KS4)
Quality Applications & ‘Getting Your Place’: Mr. Li Rocchi (Assistant Headteacher)
Help You Choose Guidance / You Explore website Mr. PlayerWhat next? A students perspective.
Any Questions.
Which Way Next?Making Plans
The Big Change
Current Year 11 students have to remain in education or training until they are 18.
Student Choices at 16
FULL TIME EDUCATION – At a College, school sixth form or sixth form college;
General Qualifications e.g. A levels or further GCSEs – pathway to University
Vocational courses – e.g. BTEC qualifications.
Other Courses & Qualifications – e.g. City and Guilds, Foundation Learning
Student Choices at 16
WORK BASED LEARNING – Combining training with work;Apprenticeships – Apprentices are employed
usually with day release to work for NVQ and other qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. They are paid, but do not expect high wages!
Other training – e.g. Foundation Learning – developing skills needed for work.
Choices at 16 – What to Study
If you decide to stay in education you will need to make decisions on:
– What subjects you want to study– What qualifications you want to gain– Where to study
Don’t forget to think ahead! What do you want to do at age 18 and how will your choices at 16 support your chosen path?
How do qualifications compare?
Level Example of Qualifications
Where can it lead?
Entry Level
Foundation Learning Courses Further study for Level 1 courses or work based learning
Level 1 Foundation Learning courses; GCSEs Grades D-G; NVQ1; BTEC Level 1 or Foundation Diplomas
Further study for Level 2 courses or Apprenticeships
Level 2 GCSEs Grades A*-C; NVQ2; BTEC Level 2 Firsts; Higher Diplomas
Further study for Level 3 courses or Apprenticeships
Level 3 AS and A levels; NVQ3; BTEC Level 3 Nationals; Advanced Diplomas
Further study in Higher Education or work with training e.g. Apprenticeships
‘Getting Your Place’
• Certain places are very competitive
• One 6th form required 7 B grades or above (including English, Maths and a Language)
• All qualifications count (even short courses taken)
• Any other relevant experience, leadership etc.
• Getting your personal statement right
Quality Applications
Life at Fram is the key to a
strong application:
•Attendance and punctuality
•Contributions / involvement outside of the classroom
•Work experience
Quality Applications
The importance of
mock exams:
•Many institutions use these grades as a major factor in deciding on places
•There are other benefits if you prepare / do well. Revision for mocks is very useful preparation for the real exams.
Quality Applications
Writing a good statement:
•Take your time and plan
•Get help if needed
•Use positive language
•Make sure it is proof read – at least twice
help you choose
For Parents and Carers
What is Help You Choose?• Website for young people
• Prospectus of courses, training and jobs in Norfolk
• Career Plan
• Online applications
• Help with choosing your options
• The website address is: www.helpyouchoose.org
The Help You Choose Homepage
For Post-16 Options• Click the 6th Form, College & Apprenticeships
button
Login to My Account• Complete each section in my account.
• When you are ready to apply for a course the information from ‘My Account’ will prefill the form for you.
• Use ‘My Career Plan’ to set actions to help you achieve your future goals.
Why Apply Online?
• All the learning options are all in one place
• Young people can apply to multiple providers using just one form.
• They will receive emails to keep them up-to-date with the progress of their applications.
• As a school we can monitor students application progress.
How to Apply Online
1. Search courses
2. Choose which courses to apply for
3. Login with your username and password
4. If you have already completed ‘My Account’ you can use this information for your application form.
5. You may need to complete a few additional questions on your application form
6. Check what you’ve put on your form then send it
1. Search courses
• Use the search options to find the specific courses you want
1. Search courses
To find courses at the local sixth form:
Type “A chosen sixth form centre” into the Quick Search box and click Search Courses
1. Search courses
Click a course to find out more about it.
2. Choose which courses to apply for
Click Apply next to courses you want to shortlist
When you’ve finished shortlisting, click Apply Now
2. Choose which courses to apply for
3. Login with your username and password
You’ll be asked to login – you should of received username and password from your tutor this morning.
4. Copy from My Account
• If you have saved information within your ‘My Account’ area you can now re-use this information to pre-fill a number of fields within your application.
• You can choose what information you want to copy from your account.
5. Fill in the application form•If you have copied over information from ’My Account’ you may need to complete a few additional questions on your application form.• Click Save and Continue when you’re ready for the next set of questions.
6. Check what you’ve put on your form then send it
•When your form’s complete, you go to the Check and Send Page.
•Click Check Application to see a summary of your form – read it through carefully before sending it.
•When you’re ready to apply, click Submit Application
What Happens Next?
1. You’ll get an Email Receipt to confirm your application’s been sent
2. You’ll then get an Email Acknowledgement from each sixth form and college when they start processing your application
3. Some sixth forms and colleges then contact you to arrange an Advice Interview
Help You Choose ‘Info & Advice’
If you’re unsure about what to do next or need more information on their options, make sure you visit the Info & Advice section of Help You Choose.
There you can find out more about:– Qualifications– Training options– Careers– Jobseeking– Higher Education– Financial help
My Course Applications• In ‘My Course Applications’ you can check
on the status of your application, it will show if the provider has collected it.
• You can also withdraw an application if the provider you are applying to has not collected it
Info & Advice
Kudos
• Kudos is an online quiz that helps young people explore their career ideas.
• Kudos can be accessed by young people from the link on the homepage of help you choose
Apprenticeships Website
Students who are interested in applying for Apprenticeships should visit the Apprenticeships website which can be accessed from the homepage of HYC.
Apprenticeships Website
Young people can register on the website for apprenticeship vacancies with employers.
What to do now?• Look at Help You Choose and shortlist courses• Go to Open Days and Events• Check if you can get any financial help while you study• Log on to Help You Choose. The CAP opens on 1st October
2013.• Complete the ‘My Account’ section on Help You Choose so
your information is ready for when you want to start applying for courses
• Check when your application needs to be done by• Think about a back up plan• Complete your online application form on Help You Choose
and send it off.• The vast majority of sixth forms or colleges will require
applications to be completed before Christmas.
Useful Websites Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) -
www.direct.gov.uk/ema
Transport – www.norfolk.gov.uk/post16transport
Connexions Direct –www.connexions-direct.com
Careersbox –
www.careersbox.co.uk
Support Documents:• Choices@16 Booklet.• 'What Next After Year 11? A Guide for Parents and
Carers’.• Open Days and Events.
Additional Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance:• Tutor support sessions (starting next week)• Futures Day • CIAG appointments for selected students• Support with Personal Statements in PSHE• Family members
help you choose Helpdesk
01603 215301
If you have a question about the help you choose website you can contact the helpdesk:
Or you can contact Mr. Player at school:
01508 491525
Or follow on twitter @mrplayerfehs
Ms Furneaux also on twitter @Fram_NFurneaux
A Students Perspective
Year 11 Study Skills Evening
Moved to Wednesday 6th November.
“Many people and many things can influence your decisions but the choices you make are yours only”