Herschel Grammar School Choices After Year 11 Herschel Grammar School July 2018 Helen Cole

Aim of Session Choices after Year 11 Herschel requirements Do you need a backup plan? Issues to consider

Options After Year 11 Full time study Apprenticeship School College - A levels - Vocational course Apprenticeship You are employed and studying for qualifications. You are paid a training salary.

School Important to begin thinking about your plans after Year 11 NOW Limited time to think and make applications once you are in Year 11 You start making choices about your A levels in September/October School 6th forms have early deadlines for application eg December / January

School Entry requirements for the 6th form APS of 45 calculated on the best 8 GCSEs At least a grade 5 in Maths At least a grade 5 in English Language or English Literature Chosen A levels will have subject specific requirements For example: Maths A level requires a grade 7 GCSE Maths Economics requires a grade 6 in Maths and English Language or Literature

A Levels Likely to be Available at Herschel……..Can Change….. Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science D&T: Product Design Economics English Literature French Geography Government & Politics History Mathematics Further Mathematics Physics Psychology Physical Education Sociology Spanish Theatre Studies Baylis Court Subjects

If your APS is borderline, it is very important that you begin to think about a backup plan! This could be: Other 6th forms in Slough or elsewhere Colleges Apprenticeships

Other 6th Forms Other grammar schools may be difficult…… Consider: Burnham Grammar (possibly) Langley Academy Westgate Slough and Eton St Joseph’s Windsor Boys Windsor Girls Wexham Beechwood

Colleges Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Langley Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Windsor Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Strodes College Uxbridge College BCA Henley College Brooklands College Reading College Bracknell and Wokingham College Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College West Thames College Richmond College Buckinghamshire Colleges Group (Amersham and Wycombe)

College A levels BTEC courses – Level 3 Vocational 12 units – (Double) 2 A levels 18 units - (Extended) 3 A levels BTEC Level 3 – Course work based with some tests / exams

BTEC Courses Engineering Business Science (Sports, Forensic, Medical) Health and Social Care Performing Arts Art and Design Public Services Computing Sports Studies Travel and Tourism Media Horse Management Animal Management AND MANY MORE!

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are open to people of all ages. You are employed and study for qualifications in the work place. There are different levels of apprenticeship available: Intermediate Apprenticeships Advanced Apprenticeships Higher Level Apprenticeships Degree Level Apprenticeships

Our Traditional View of Apprenticeships……

The Reality…….

IT Advanced / Higher Level /Degree Apprenticeships MI5 GCHQ Google IBM Cisco Microsoft Atos Accenture British Airways Avco Systems Capgemini CA Technologies Telefonica QA – Training Provider – Apprenticeships in systems and networking, software and web development

CGI Logica Met Office Virgin Media Just IT GlaxoSmithKline Transport For London Fujitsu National Grid Santander Thales Unilever Dyson

Construction/Engineering/Surveying Network Rail AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) Costain Amey Foster Wheeler Defence Engineering and Science Group Virgin Media EDF Energy Laing O’Rourke E.ON Airbus British Airways BAE Systems

Where To Find an Apprenticeship Apprenticeship information and vacancies at: www.getingofar.gov.uk www.notgoingtouni.co.uk www.gov.uk/jobsearch www.studentladder.co.uk www.apprenticeships.qa.com www.aimapprenticeships.co.uk www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk www.milkround.com (School leavers)

Choosing A levels Choose subjects which interest you. DON’T choose a subject because you ought to…! Which are your strongest subjects? There are new subjects you can consider at A level. Check course content.

Combining A level Subjects Choose best subjects for you! There is no “perfect combination” of subjects Do you have a career aim? Are specific subjects needed? Do some research. Get the facts! Check entrance requirements for careers www.ucas.com Use the Which? University A Level Explorer Watch the Russell Group video Read “Informed Choices” produced by the Russell Group of Universities

Some university degrees DO need specific subjects Medicine Vet Science All need Chemistry Dentistry Physiotherapy Science – ideally Biology Engineering Maths and Physics

Hospitality Management Some university degrees DO NOT need specific A levels Business Studies Sociology Social Work Hospitality Management Marketing

Your School Careers Website Can access: Kudos Eclips Which? University A level Explorer Information and guidance from the Russell Group of Universities on A level choice Apprenticeships and school leaver programmes Information on higher level and degree apprenticeships Direct links to college websites Information on letters of application / CVs / interview tips Direct links to websites careers websites NHS / The Medic Portal / Careers in Sport / Prospects

Independent Advice and Guidance Careers Adviser – Tuesdays (Including lunchtime drop-in session) Mr Wilkins organises the careers interviews. You will be notified. - 1-1 interviews - Group sessions - Law, Engineering, Sport, IT, Medicine, Dentistry, Banking and Finance

TO CONCLUDE: Be aware of options available in the 6th form Be aware of your APS. If it is borderline, you will need to consider a backup plan…… Think carefully about your A level choice If interested in college, attend OPEN DAYS If interested in apprenticeships, look at information on your school website the Adviza website / go to the apprenticeship websites / speak to me If considering apprenticeships, have a back up plan i.e. college Use Eclips, Kudos, Which? A level Explorer If you are thinking about university, go on the UCAS website Apply for college, 6th form, apprenticeships in good time!