14-19 Progression May 2011 Progression

Choices at 16+ School or 6th form colleges Further Education College 14-19 Progression May 2011 Choices at 16+ School or 6th form colleges Further Education College Apprenticeships Voluntary work along side training

King Edward VI, Sixth Form 14-19 Progression May 2011 King Edward VI, Sixth Form Academic – over ¾ of students go to university Entry requirements for each subject Assessment is written – final year exams Destinations 80% University 20% employment or training

Choosing your A-levels 14-19 Progression May 2011 Choosing your A-levels 3 A-levels and enrichments Combination important for some University subjects – do some research e.g. Medicine = Chemistry/Biology/Maths Broad range – enjoyment is often a key factor

Subjects Art English Literature Music Technology 14-19 Progression May 2011 Subjects Art English Literature Music Technology Biology Extended Project Physical Education Business Film Studies Philosophy & Ethics Chemistry French Photography Classical Civ. Geography Physics Computer Science German Psychology Dance Government & Politics Sociology Drama & Theatre History (Early or Modern) Spanish Economics Mathematics & Further Maths Textiles English Language Music

Abbeygate Sixth Form College 14-19 Progression May 2011 Abbeygate Sixth Form College Located on the playing field near West Suffolk College Opens September 2019 Every student guaranteed a business connection Exciting collaboration between local schools(King Edward, Stour Valley, Sybil Andrews, Newmarket and One) and West Suffolk College

Further Education Colleges 14-19 Progression May 2011 Further Education Colleges Courses at every industry sector, every level Courses vary in terms of size, assessment, time (most full-time courses 3 days a week) Should provide progression to the next level Offer a different way of learning Independence – but with support Fresh start

Courses and Qualifications Agriculture Animal studies Art & Design Business Childcare Construction Electrical Engineering Hair and Beauty Health & Social Care Horticulture Hospitality ICT Land based Media Public Services Performing Arts Sport Travel & Tourism

5 x GCSE’s Grade 4 or above, including maths and English at Level 4 14-19 Progression May 2011 LEVEL 3 Entry Requirements Duration Types Of Courses Progression 5 x GCSE’s Grade 4 or above, including maths and English at Level 4 Level 3 is equivalent to 3 A Levels and up to 168 UCAS Points   2 Years Level 3 Extended Diploma Advanced Apprenticeship University Higher Apprenticeship Employment LEVEL 2 4 x GCSE’s Grade 3 or above including maths or English at Level 3 1 Year Level 2 Diploma Intermediate Apprenticeship Full-time Level 3 course or an Advanced Apprenticeship LEVEL 1 2 x GCSE’s Grade 3 or above Level 1 Diploma Traineeship Full-time Level 2 Course or an Intermediate Apprenticeship

Tariff A Levels Extended Project 56 A*   48 A 40 B 32 C 28 24 D 20 16 E 12 10 8 BTEC Extended BTEC Diploma 168 D* D* D* 160 D* D* D 152 D* DD 144 DDD 128 DDM 112 DMM D* D* 104 D* D 96 MMM DD 80 MMP DM 64 MPP MM PPP MP PP

Further Education Colleges West Suffolk College Easton and Otley College (Land based specialist) Suffolk New College Cambridge Regional College College of West Anglia Norwich City College

6th Form Colleges The Sixth Form College, Colchester Long Road/ Hills Road, Cambridge Suffolk One, Ipswich Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds

Apprenticeships Overview Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice you will: work alongside experienced staff gain job-specific skills earn a wage and get holiday pay study towards a related qualification (usually one day a week) Apprenticeships take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level.

Apprenticeships Aren’t Only For Trades 500 Science & Mathematics 1,250 Arts, Media, Publishing 8,190 Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Care 8,300 Education & Training 14,860 Leisure, Travel & Tourism 16,020 Information, Communication Technology 21,460 Construction, Planning & the Built Environment 78,480 Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies 84,680 Retail & Commercial Enterprise 132,440 Health, Public Services & Care 143,190 Business, Administration & Law

Apprenticeships Levels of apprenticeship An apprenticeship has an equivalent education level and can be: Intermediate - equivalent to 5 GCSE passes Advanced - equivalent to 2 A level passes Higher - can lead to NVQ Level 4 and above, or a foundation degree

Apprenticeship Pay Age From 1 April 2017 Rate per hour  25 and over (National Living  Wage)  £7.50  21 and over  £6.70  18 to 20  £5.30  Under 18  £3.87  Apprentice  (under age 19 or in first year of  apprenticeship)  £3.30

More Information Attend ALL open events Make appointments to see me 14-19 Progression May 2011 More Information Attend ALL open events Make appointments to see me Use websites regularly as updated daily www.thesource.me.uk Maria Pieretti – Information, Advice and Guidance Abbi Thorpe – Sixth Form Co-ordinator