Post 16 Opportunity Awareness Settle everyone down and introduce yourself and aims of session. – 5 minutes

What’s next after year 11 ? Explain the aims of the session.

How do you make decisions? Stick Your head in the sand and hope it works out? Follow the crowd? Explore how the pupils make decisions. – 1 minute For example did anyone choose a subject because their friends did? Do they think this is wise for a post 16 option? Gain as much information as possible and make an informed decision?

How do you make decisions? If you could only choose one of these, which one would it be? Activity 1 – 5 minutes When pupils have chosen their app, split into groups with a mixture of pupils who have chosen different apps.

Some possible reasons………? To follow celebrities Communicating with friends Use direct messaging See trending topics Photo and video upload Status updates Weighing up the pros and cons of each app will ensure you make an informed decision. Activity 1 – 5 minutes Get the pupils to explain to each other why they chose that app, why is this app important to them? Did they weigh up the pros and cons? Did any of them change their minds after listening to others? Explore why they changed minds. Give out flip chart paper and pens to the groups. If they had to choose one post 16 option which one would it be? Write down how would they choose? (favourite/ best subject, career interest etc) What information would they need? (college prospectus, talking to the careers adviser etc) How would they go about getting this information? Feedback information to the rest of the group. This exercise will demonstrate the knowledge they have now. Return to this at the end of the session to see if they can add anything to their flip chart.

Do you want to continue learning in a classroom setting ? OR learning but in a work setting ? Activity 1 – 5 minutes When pupils have chosen their app, split into groups with a mixture of pupils who have chosen different apps.

YOU What are the options ? Activity 1 – 5 minutes When pupils have chosen their app, split into groups with a mixture of pupils who have chosen different apps.

Staying in Education School 6th form - A levels Some degree subjects ask for specific A levels. Check entry requirements before choosing your A levels. Subjects at A level are a lot harder than at GCSE Certain A levels can keep your options open for the future Choose subjects you’ll enjoy Entry Requirements: 5 A- C grades @ GCSE Some A Levels need B grades at GCSE. Explain that there are four points to consider: 1 minute Some degree subjects ask for specific A levels Certain A levels can keep your options for the future open e.g. by choosing a mixture of subjects such as Maths with Humanities etc A levels are tougher than GCSEs. Choose subjects you’ll enjoy. The explorer tool is not available in Welsh. Try this useful tool: www.which.co.uk/alevelexplorer

Local Colleges Coleg Gwent - Newport Campus Cross Keys Campus Usk Campus South Glos & Stroud College - Filton & Wise Gloucester College - Royal Forest of Dean Gloucester Campus Cardiff & Vale College Activity 1 – 5 minutes When pupils have chosen their app, split into groups with a mixture of pupils who have chosen different apps.

Accounting/Business/ICT Childcare / Youth work Engineering Fabrication/Welding/Motor Vehicle Construction Plumbing/Brick/Carpentry/Plastering Travel & Tourism Public Service – Police/army/fire Land based – Agriculture Animal Care Hairdressing/ Beauty Activity 1 – 5 minutes When pupils have chosen their app, split into groups with a mixture of pupils who have chosen different apps.

DON’T LEAVE APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE SUMMER Applications for Sep17 under way. Interviews have started. Visit open days DON’T LEAVE APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE SUMMER Activity 1 – 5 minutes When pupils have chosen their app, split into groups with a mixture of pupils who have chosen different apps.

On & Coleg Gwent Wed 18th January @ 5-8pm RFDC Campus Filton & Wise Campus Sat 28th January @ 5.30 – 7.30pm Cardiff & Vale College Wed 8th Feb @ 4.30pm Activity 1 – 5 minutes When pupils have chosen their app, split into groups with a mixture of pupils who have chosen different apps. 12

Apprenticeships Currently 1 in 15 young people in apprenticeships. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhSwqv557ak Currently 1 in 15 young people in apprenticeships. By 2020 1 in 5 young people in apprenticeships. Explain what an apprenticeship is and click on the link if you have access. (5 minutes including video of 3mins 28 seconds)

Accountancy, Animal Care, Construction, Business Admin, Catering, Customer Service, Retail, Warehousing, Engineering, Floristry, Hairdressing, Horticulture, Hospitality, ICT, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing etc, etc, etc Explain how these people can help them decide. 1 minute For example they may have friends or family who work in a career they would like or who have studied a subject they are considering.

National Apprenticeship Week 6th – 10th March 2017 January onwards National Apprenticeship Week 6th – 10th March 2017 www.careerswales.com www.findanapprenticeship.gov Explain how these people can help them decide. 1 minute For example they may have friends or family who work in a career they would like or who have studied a subject they are considering.

Gain a recognised qualification Learn in a practical way. Reality Check ! Need to be focussed Competitive Maturity Gain a recognised qualification Learn in a practical way. Possible to go on to Higher Education Training via day/block release Get paid to learn. Explain how these people can help them decide. 1 minute For example they may have friends or family who work in a career they would like or who have studied a subject they are considering.

Work Based Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzsnOdhPACI Explain briefly what a traineeship is and click on the youtube link (if you have access) 7 minutes (including video)

Work Based Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdRhC72zYPU Explain briefly what jobs growth wales is and click on the link if you have access. (3 minutes including video of 0.56 seconds) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdRhC72zYPU

Year 11 Timeline Attend Sixth Form Open Evenings to find out what’s on offer Colleges usually begin accepting applications in October/November Confirm your options GCSE exams begin 2016 2017 September October November December January February March April May June July August Move the pointers to suit your school. Explain that the year will go quickly and that it is important to start thinking about their post 16 options as soon as possible. 1 minute If you’re interested in apprenticeships speak to your Careers Adviser from December onwards to find out more Start to think about your Career Plans. Use the careers quiz and career search on careerswales.com Attend Open Evenings at colleges from October onwards to see what they have to offer. GCSE results are out

Accessing Careers Guidance, Advice & Information. Meetings E Mail Guidance Explain how these people can help them decide. 1 minute For example they may have friends or family who work in a career they would like or who have studied a subject they are considering. Group Sessions Text

Spend time researching different options. Go to as many open events as possible. Apply now if you want college either as plan A or plan B Use the remaining time in year 11 wisely. You will need a good range of GCSE grades for all the options discussed. Log on to www.careerswales.com Think carefully about your learning style. Attend your careers appointment Explain how these people can help them decide. 1 minute For example they may have friends or family who work in a career they would like or who have studied a subject they are considering.

Any Questions Explain how these people can help them decide. 1 minute For example they may have friends or family who work in a career they would like or who have studied a subject they are considering. Any Questions