Post KS4 Options My Transition Programme Where will I be after Year 11 & 13? Sept 2017

Today`s session will give you, Information about your options KS5 A timeline of the support and guidance you will be given

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

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 future options? 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 will I be working at? What will I achieve by the end of Year 11 & 13 ? What grades do I need to get onto the course I want ? What are the different types of qualification ? How do I know which type of course will suit my ability and skills ? Every grade at GCSE counts

Post 16 Pathways

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

Who can help? Mrs Clelland - Careers Miss Gulliford Careers section in Library Teachers & Tutors – one to one discussion Friends and family People in the job you are interested in

Well Being Sessions Careers Fairs You will be able to hear from a number of external visitors and existing staff talking about subject choices. Careers Fairs There may be the option to visit a local Careers Fair Epsom Guildford Sports Park

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 – in and out of school Career related workshops Relevant Work experience – summer year 11 Duke of Edinburgh National Citizenship Challenge – summer holiday after year 11

Careers word press site

Twitter @ collingwoodIAG Email: careers@Collingwood.surrey.sch.uk Or clelland@Collingwood.surrey.sch.uk

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

http://hero.startprofile.com/

Future Finder

www.plotr.co.uk

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.