Post 16 options 2017-2018 Year 11 Start an Apprenticeship Continue with your education at college or sixth form Start an Apprenticeship Get a job or volunteer, with training Year 11

Destination of 2016 year 11 students for CAP mainstream schools

Occupation of all students 2016 year 11 from CAP schools who left to enter employment & training

Courses and Qualifications Level Academic mostly examinations Applied General 50% coursework BTEC/OCR Level 3 BTEC/OCR Level 2 BTEC/OCR Level 1 Technical Level coursework based (NVQ)/C&G L3 (NVQ)/C&G L2 (NVQ)/C&G L1 Apprenticeship Traineeship employment and training 3 A/AS-level IB Advanced Apprenticeship 2 GCSE A*-C Maths / English 9-4 Intermediate Apprenticeship and Traineeship Coursework is sometimes referred to as controlled assessment or internal assessment and may include examinations. Below taken from DfE 16 to 19 performance tables: qualifications in the tech level and applied general category: Tech levels are rigorous advanced (level 3) technical qualifications on a par with A Levels and recognised by employers. They are for students aged 16 plus that want to specialise in a specific industry or prepare for a particular job. They cover jobs and careers where employers recruit people at this level or where a level 3 qualification is needed before students can progress to a related higher education course. Tech levels give students an opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills to help them get an apprenticeship or job, for example in engineering, IT, accounting or professional cookery, or progress to a higher level qualification. In some cases, a tech level qualification is a ‘licence to practise’ or can exempt someone holding the qualification from a professional exam. Tech levels are recognised by trade or professional bodies or at least five employers. Alternatively, the qualification may be accepted by a national licensed professional registration scheme. Applied general qualifications are rigorous advanced (level 3) qualifications that allow 16 to 19 year old students to develop transferable knowledge and skills. They are for students that want to continue their education through applied learning. Applied general qualifications allow entry to a range of higher education courses, either by meeting the entry requirements in their own right or being accepted alongside and adding value to other qualifications at level 3 such as A levels. Higher education institutions, such as universities, have pledged support for all approved applied general qualifications listed. 1 GCSE D-G Maths / English 3-1 Traineeship and Pre-employment schemes It is possible to combine Academic and Applied General route at some providers

Maths and English for Full Time Students Students who achieve grade 3 or below in English and/or maths will need to continue working towards their GCSE. Those with grade 3 need to retake GCSE, those with 2 and below can take qualifications that lead to GCSE. Students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, may be exempt from the above, but will still need to study Maths and/or English.

Funding and Age Age 16-19 You do not have to pay fees on condition you are still under 19 on 31st August in the year your course starts Age 19-23 You may be charged for some courses. Further information below: If you turned 19 before 1st September but you are still under 24 at the start of a Level 1 or 2 course (most courses), you do not have to pay fees on condition you do not already have a full qualification at Level 2 or above and you have fewer than 5 GCSEs at grade C or above Level 3 or 4 course (most courses), you do not have to pay fees on condition you do not already have a full qualification at Level 3 or above and you have less than 2 A Levels Students aged 19 to 24 on the 31 August that have either a Learning Difficulty Assessment (LDA) or an Education Heath and Care Plan (EHCP) do not have to pay fees. Re-sits and re-takes Where learning programmes are designed to enable students to re-sit or re-take examinations and assessments these are not generally eligible for funding as the activity has already been funded. Where there are exceptional circumstances outside the control of the student or institution, such as a period of long term sickness, or good educational reasons then the re-take delivery hours for individual students may be included in the funded study programme hours. All such students should only make up a small percentage of the total student cohort. Where a student fails to complete a learning aim in the expected time span and stays on for additional time, including revision sessions or re-sits, no further funding should be recorded. No planned hours should be included in funding returns claimed for students merely re-taking examinations. Qualifications leading to a GCSE grade A*-C in English and/or maths where the student has not yet achieved a grade C in these subjects are not treated as retakes for funding purposes. Students aged 19 or over who started their programme aged 16 to 18 under the definition in the above paragraphs (‘19+ continuing students’) are funded at young people rates by the Skills Funding Agency in FE and specialist colleges and in charitable and commercial providers, but by the EFA in sixth form colleges and in schools and academies.

96% of CAP students who go on to post-16 study attend one of their local CAP centres Cambridge Area Partnership post 16 centres Local Non CAP post 16 centres Cambridge Regional College College of West Anglia (Cambridge) Comberton Sixth Form Cottenham Sixth Form Bishop Laney Sixth Form Hills Road Sixth Form College Impington Sixth Form Long Road Sixth Form College Netherhall Sixth Form Parkside Sixth University Technical College Cambridge Add your local non CAP post 16 centres as appropriate.

a general guide to entry requirements A-level / IB courses You will require a range of GCSEs including maths and English. Some subjects need specific subjects and grades. Applied general (level 3) Courses You start most courses at Level 1, progressing to Level 2 and Level 3 as your skills develop For some courses you can enter at Level 3 depending on skill level Some courses need specific subjects Technical Courses Minimum of 4 GCSEs at 4 or above (or vocational equivalent) usually including maths and/or English Some require more than 4 GCSEs or specific subjects GCSE courses Applied general (level 2) Courses Minimum of three grade 4 GCSEs including Maths and English. Some subjects need specific subjects and grades. Minimum of 2 GCSEs at 3 (or vocational equivalent) To confirm entry requirements and specific subject requirements please contact post 16 centres you are considering.

Entry programmes can lead to employment or level 1: Entry Level certificates Preparing for Adulthood Foundation learning programme Supported internships IDEAL Level 1 programmes can lead on to employment or level 2: Level 1 Vocational Foundation learning programme Pre-employment programme Traineeship IDEAL Level 2 programmes can lead on to employment or level 3: GCSE retakes (Access to A Level programmes) Level 2 Vocational Intermediate Apprenticeships Specific Vocational

typical minimum a-level profiles in 2018 The following is intended as a “rough guide” to admissions criteria; in all cases, please refer to individual prospectuses and websites for detailed information. 3 A-levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with at least a 6 in the subject (or similar subject) to those wishing to study at A-Level 4 A-level: 5 GCSEs grade7 or above, at least grade 4 Maths & English Comberton To be invited to an informal guidance meeting about your course, you will need an estimated profile of an average of grade B(6) or above across your Key Stage 4 qualifications. This average will be based on Maths, English Language and your best four other subjects. Hills Road At least five GCSEs C grade or higher, plus Mathematics and English at grade 4 or above. Impington At least 7 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above in a range of subjects including Maths and English Language. Long Road Students are expected to have 7 GCSE grades of C(4) or above in an appropriate range of subjects, normally including Mathematics and English Netherhall All post 16 institutions accept the equivalence of vocational qualifications, there is separate guidance on this on the CAP website. UTC At least 7 GCSEs at grade A*-C(4), with an average GCSE score of 48 including triple science (BBB) and Maths grade 6 or above. Please refer to post-16 centres for current entry criteria, specific subject requirements and how subject combination and putting a centre first when applying may affect your chances of success. Some subjects require higher grades.

typical minimum ib profiles in 2017 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: At least a GCSE B grade profile (from at least 7 subjects), including English Language and Maths at level 5. For subjects you wish to take at higher level you will need at least a B (6) grade. International Baccalaureate Career Programme: At least five subjects at GCSE grade C or higher plus Mathematics and English at level; 4), preferably with a B grade in your area of specialism. Strong interest in the vocational BTEC subject will need to be in evidence at interview. Impington At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at Grade C or above, including English and Maths at level 5. B (level 6) or above for all Higher Level subjects. These are minimum requirements and we particularly welcome applications from students with very strong GCSE (or equivalent) results.  For Higher Level subjects, a pass at Grade A or above is sometimes asked for (Mathematics and Sciences) and is always preferred. Parkside Parkside and IVC confirmed 201516 Please refer to post-16 centres for current entry criteria, specific subject requirements and how subject combination and putting a centre first when applying may affect your chances of success.

Where can I study a vocational course Engineering, Electronics, Motor Vehicle, Motor Sport, Business, Computing Technology, Construction, Media, Music, Art & Design, Performing Arts, Uniformed Services, Social Care, Health Studies, Child Care Sport, Travel & Tourism, Catering & Hospitality, Beauty & Spa Therapy, Media make-up, Hairdressing, Science, Land-based, Preparation for work, Supporting Teaching & Learning, Gym Instructor /Personal Training Cambridge Regional College Level 3: Sport, Business, Media, Performing Arts, Applied Science Level 2: Catering, hair and media make-up, Public Services Norwich City Football programme Bishop Laney Sport, Business, Science Health and Social Care, Travel and Tourism Comberton Art & Design, Hospitality & Catering, Construction, Media, Hair & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Performing Arts, Sports Studies and preparation for work Cottenham Art & Design, Business, Criminology, Graphics, Health & Social Care, ICT, Media, Musical Theatre, Photography, Sport, Science, computing and music Long Road Sport, Heath & Social Care, IT and Creative Digital Media Parkside Animal/Equine Management (care), Veterinary nursing, Agriculture, Dog Grooming College of West Anglia (Cambridge) Science, Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science, Physical Science, Environmental and Sustainable UTC Cambridge Netherhall Health & Social Care, Business and Sport Where can I study a vocational course Impington Business, Media, Preforming Arts, Sports Please refer to post 16 centres for current entry criteria, and the effect of putting an institution first when applying.

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Finding a job with training or voluntary work with training School contact Ask your school Look online: Company sites Job Centre Plus Youthoria National Apprenticeship Service (apprenticeships and traineeships) Social networking sites Private employment agencies Family and Friends National and local newspapers Approach employers directly

How to apply for: School or College course Apprenticeship Use the online application process for centres in CAP. For centres outside the CAP, approach the centre directly. Apprenticeship Search and apply for Apprenticeships online using www.apprenticeships.org.uk Contact colleges and training providers that offer apprenticeships. You can apply for some apprenticeships programmes using the CAP application process. Approach employers to see if they offer or would be willing to offer an Apprenticeship. Use all four of these to improve your chances.