Welcome to The Hazeley Academy ‘Options at 16’ information evening Thursday 25th May

Why? Since September 2011, schools have had a statutory duty to provide independent and impartial careers guidance. Earlier advice & support = Better pathways, transition & outcomes for all Pathways focus in tutor time next half term Rise in the School Leaving Age to 18 Fits in with Worktree Programme

School Leaving Age Young people must stay in some form of education or training until their 18th birthday if you were born on or after 1 September 1997. Their options are: 1. Full-time education - eg at a school or college 2. An apprenticeship or traineeship 3. Part-time education or training - as well as being employed, self-employed or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week

Option 1 – full time education The Hazeley Academy 6th form Another 6th form Colleges

Hazeley 6th Form Qualifications: A Levels and BTECs- two year course Level 2 English and Maths EPQ/ Core Maths Extensive tutor programme 3Cs: Enrichment Programme, Work experience, Trips, Principal Girl and Boy, Senior Students, Mentoring.

Colleges Bedford Milton Keynes Moulton Northampton Larger than sixth forms, specialist equipment for specialist courses, often less days a week but much longer days. Bedford- art and design, performing arts Milton keynes 20,000 students (14+), Vocational & Apprenticeships, L3 access programmes, Higher Education Moulton Post 16 to Post Graduate, Apprenticeships- Agriculture, Equestrian, Sports, Built environment, horticulture, Animal welfare, construction etc Northampton – 10,000 students hairdressing, hospitality, engineering, beauty therapy, logistics

Option 2 – An apprenticeship or traineeship 3 AAA Colleges AIM NIFTYLIFT

Option 3 – The Mix Employment training Grant Thornton Home Retail Group Niftylift Santander Part-time education or training PLUS Being employed, self-employed or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week.

Sources of information www.careerpilot.co.uk www.apprenticeships.gov.uk Prospects – NEET’s National Careers Service

16-19 Bursary Young people could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if aged 16 to 19 and: studying at school or college (not university) in England on a training course, including unpaid work experience

16-19 Bursary – 2 types Vulnerable student bursary You could get a bursary worth up to £1,200, depending on your circumstances and benefits. 2. Discretionary bursary You could get a discretionary bursary if you need financial help but do not qualify for a vulnerable student bursary. Your education or training provider decides how much you get and what it’s used for.

Eligibility for bursary Vulnerable student bursary You could get up to £1,200 if at least 1 of the following applies: You are in or recently left local authority care You get Income Support or Universal Credit in your name You are disabled and get both Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and either Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in your name If you are a parent you will also need to be living away from your own parents to qualify. You may get the full amount if you have expenses and study full-time on a course of at least 30 weeks. You will be told what evidence you need, eg benefit letters. You will usually get less, or no bursary, if your course is shorter, you study part time or have few expenses.

Discretionary bursary Education and training providers set their own criteria for discretionary bursaries, e.g. they might look at family income How your bursary is paid Your provider will decide how you get your bursary. Paid in full or in instalments Paid in cash, by cheque or through a bank account Given a travel pass, free meals, books etc. instead of money Vouchers

Next steps Students should start thinking about their next steps Tutor time this half term will support this October-December they need to visit the different providers Look at entry requirements and deadlines for applications Students should have a first choice and a back up plan