Post KS3 Options My Transition Programme Where will I be after Year 13? November 2017

Today`s session will give you, Information about your options after KS3 A timeline of the support and guidance you will be given

What are my options after KS3? Raising the Participation Age (RPA) Young people are now required to remain in either education or training until the age of 18 years. This will also include the need to study English and Maths until a level 2 qualification is achieved (at grade 4 GCSE)

How will I make the right decision ? Step 1 Chose an appropriate level of course that allows you to progress from your current level and suits your skills Step 2 Choose the best provider and a place that will support and nurture you Step 3 Check your progress against the entry qualifications Have an alternative plan in case you do not achieve all the grades you need. Have PLAN A and PLAN B

Careers Advice Veterinary Nurse Retail Armed forces Hairdresser Nurse Journalist Engineer Travel and Tourism Teacher Plumbing Sports Coach Lawyer IT technician Receptionist Accountant Child Care Farmer Musician Health Visitor Mechanic Hospitality Doctor Physicist Own business Marketing Computer Programmer Marine Biologist

The right decision is easier if you are FULLY informed Use the support offered – your tutor, Year Manager, Pastoral Support, subject staff and Mrs Clelland, Careers Advisor It is essential that you aim for the highest level of qualifications you can and match this with the right course

So ……..what are my options after Yr 11? Full-time Education (Sixth Form or College) An Apprenticeship – paid employment + training A Traineeship – unpaid work-based skill training and work experience Part-time education or training. IF you’re employed, self-employed or volunteering for 20 hours + per week

Types of Qualification : questions to ask What level of qualification I am working at now ? What will I achieve by the end of Year 11 ? What grades do I need to get onto the course I want ? How do A Levels compare to other types of qualification ? How do I know which type of course will suit my ability and skills ? Every grade at GCSE counts

Web sites National Careers Service - https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Barclays skills for life – www.barclayslifeskills.com Success at School (careers) - https://successatschool.org Student Ladder (options and employer contacts) - http://www.studentladder.co.uk/ The Student room (subject advice and careers tips) - http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ (free to register) Maths Careers - http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/ Moving on Magazine - www.movingonmagazine.co.uk Apprenticeships - www.apprenticeships.gov.uk Career map (apprenticeships) - http://careermap.co.uk/

Career Box – (TV clips) http://www.careersbox.co.uk/ Live Career (CV, Letters) - http://www.livecareer.co.uk/ The Guardian (videos and templates) https://jobs.theguardian.com/careers/ Video CVs - http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/job-application-videos/ Rate my Apprenticeships - http://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/ Search universities - http://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/ Surrey County Council Careers Advice - http://www.careersadviceinsurrey.co.uk/ BBC Careers - http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/home UCAS – www.ucas.com

Post 16 Pathways

What are A levels ? Level 3 qualifications assessed by exams in Year 13 Familiar subjects, eg Geography, Physics, English Literature New subjects, Sociology, Psychology, Economics Academic courses with an emphasis on discussion, analysis and evaluation. There is a need to have a high level of literacy. There is a high degree of independent learning in addition to practical activities, eg Fieldwork for Geography Entry requirements for some subjects is a grade B –A* at GCSE Highly regarded by employers and Universities

Btec Qualifications Btec qualifications are more vocational based. You will study a subject in relation to how the skills are used in the employment sector. At level 3, Btecs are mainly coursework based subjects that suit those who like to work with continuous assessment . At level 3 they also involve work placements In the Sixth Form we can offer some single subject Btecs, so you can study a mix of A levels and Btecs . We also offer the Diploma in Business and Sport (2 A level) If you study a Btec in College (eg, FCOT, Guildford) you will take one fulltime course only. An Extended Diploma is the equivalent of 3 A levels

How do you make the decision? What Now? You now have to choose 2 more option subjects that you will take in years 10 and 11. Deadline for making the decision is the end of February. How do you make the decision?

KS3 into KS4 Transition Programme Key Activities : Options Evening (25 Jan) Parents Evening (22 Feb) Options interview Academic Review Day (28 March) Career discussions WOW - Library week 2 Tue lunch Be aware of Progress Reports and other key dates, eg Mock exams

Which way now?

Well Being – Friday Reg – Barossa Gym You will be able to hear from a number of external visitors and teachers talking about subject choices. 3 November – Your Future 10 November – Surrey University 17 November – Bracknell & Woking College 24 November – ENTERPRISE DAY 1 December – Arts 8 December – Geography, CPLD, Business 15 December – Sociology, History

World of Work – Week 2 - Tuesday lunch time Library Careers Fairs There may be the option to visit a local Careers Fair World of Work – Week 2 - Tuesday lunch time Library 12 December – NHS

World of Work – Week 2 - Tuesday lunch time Library Last year we had: Microsoft BAM Nutall Social Work Travel Industry Atos and Local Government politics Aldi and National Government politics Finance Industries Army Human Resources Child Care UCFB Wembley University of Law Sport4Kidz Women in Technology

Future Focus … the more you know about yourself and what options are out there, the more likely you are to succeed in your career

What else matters….. Apart from your grades it is also important to think about extra and super curricular activities you can take part in to enhance your CV eg. Clubs – in and out of school Volunteering Career related workshops Relevant Work experience – KS4 Duke of Edinburgh – Year 10 National Citizenship Challenge – summer holiday after year 11

The more you do this year the easier it will be next year It’s not too early to start your careers thinking Ask for a careers appointment Find out more online

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U-Explore - start https://www.startprofile.com

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Future Finder

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Spartan Test http://sacu-student.com/?page_id=2779

Game Plan – www.gameplan.ac.uk Gameplan is a free games-based website provided by King’s College London that allows you to explore university. Whether it’s university study, finance, life and skills, future career options, qualification choices or even how to perform better in school, gameplan will equip you with everything you need to know!

You will learn all of this through games You will learn all of this through games! Design your own avatar, earn points and move up our national leaderboard as you progress through each challenge.