YEAR 10 INFORMATION EVENING

Year 10/11 – Key Events Friday 13th September Yr 11 & 12 Careers Day w.c. 16th September Mock exams 1 7th November 2019 Sixth Form open Evening November Year 11 Post-16 Options Assemblies Interim Report with Predicted Grades for 6th Form Application w.c 16th December Work Experience w.c 6th January (2 weeks) Mock Exams 2 27th January Mock Results Day 31st January Oldham FC Revision Day 3rd February (2 weeks) Yr 11 Guidance Interviews February ½ Term Grade Booster Monday Sessions Start February Assembly: National Citizens Service (NCS) June Yr 11 Welcome day May Super Learning Sessions begin GCSE Exams Begin

Work Experience - WEX Date: w.c 16.12.19 (4/5 days) Documents will be emailed to parents Finding a placement School offers a number of placements to chose from. Employer Liability Insurance Outside of borough – parents take responsibility for Risk Assessment and Employer Liability Insurance Completed form for 20th September.

Mock Results Day Exam Weeks - Mocks Mock 1: 16.09.19 & 23.09.19 Students sit exams in the hall under exam conditions. Students should prepare for these exams to give themselves and teachers a true reflection of their strengths and weaknesses. Date: 27.1.19 Students experience opening their exams in the hall as they do in August on results day. Mock Results Day

‘Period 6’ Mondays Exam Revision and Preparation Day February Onwards – Monday 1 hour after school Students selected and directed to targeted intervention Seen as compulsory. Date: 31.1.20 ½ Day at Oldham Athletic Football Club Revision and exam preparation Focus on transferable skills., Exam Revision and Preparation Day

Super Learning Days Students are expected to be in school until the date of their last exam A timetable is created in which students attend a full morning or afternoon in preparation for their next exam.

After-school Revision Catch-up ARC Intervention is a key part of ensuring good progress is made by all students in Year 11. Intervention sessions can take place throughout the week, Monday – Friday after school or at lunch. ARC If students are working below their target grade they will be asked to join ARC on a Monday night after school – 1 hour. Complete a Intervention Record Booklet and target folder.

Opportunities Prefect System School Council and Student Voice 6th Form Taster Days University opportunities Careers Advisor NCS Challenge Y11 Celebration Organisation Hoodies Leavers’ Book Valedictory and Prom

YEAR 10 INFORMATION EVENING POST 16 PATHWAYS 2018 – Mr Smith

Sixth Form life is very different to main school, a fresh challenge, in a familiar place! Students have more free time BUT… They are expected to work independently – this is essential for success – get practising this NOW! Be self motivated Meet all deadlines and be organised A Levels are hard so students need to think about whether they are the route for them!

A world of “CHS Sixth Form is dedicated to making sure we develop the whole individual not just the academic” Prefects, Management Team Sports teams Drama, Dance and Music groups/performances Trips inc New York, Morocco, Cern Curriculum Enrichment GOLD DofE WEX Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Extended Project Qualification The Concept: The opportunity to gain invaluable experiences that will help in university or job applications & interviews and aid personal development Skills it will help to develop are: Communication, leadership, team building, flexibility, open mind, negotiation, and the list goes on

Aspire programme This is a programme for high achieving sixth form students who follow an advanced pathway to gain entrance in to prestigious universities (Red Brick, Russell Group) or competitive courses Students will be provided with a wide range of additional activities to equip them with the skills and experiences they require for a successful future Aspire Activities include summer schools, master classes, mock interviews, Cambridge shadowing scheme and university lectures Specialised guidance and support is provided by selected, experienced Academic Tutors e.g. Dr Whitworth, Dr Pannell More details are on the Aspire section of the Sixth Form Website

Prestigious Universities / COMPETITIVE COURSES

Prestigious universities/ Competitive Courses OXBRIDGE Medicine at Nottingham University Sport at Loughborough University Engineering at Imperial College, London Economics at London School of Economics Architecture at Bath University Maths at Warwick University Music at RNCM, RAM, RCM Art Foundation Diploma, Central St Martins College of Art & Design Drama at RADA, LAMDA

SIXTH FORM - Aim of this evening and the Taster Day: To guide and advise students about Post 16 provision Focus students in Year 10 to understand what Sixth Form involves and get them thinking about their future Set realistic targets for students in order for them to achieve their potential and be able to take the courses they need for their desired career path For students to understand that A Levels are hard and they are not the only pathway available

What STUDENTS need to be thinking about… What are their career aspirations? Where do they want to go Post 16? If Sixth Form - then what subjects are they interested in taking? What do they need to be achieving in these subjects to be able to study them in Sixth Form? All the work that they do now will affect their final GCSE grade.

What they need to do… Research the career pathway they are thinking about If unsure have a meeting with Mrs Fraser – Positive Steps Careers Adviser and look at the options Do work experience to gain insight Extra Curricular activities in and out of school to improve their credentials to employers, Sixth Form, universities etc.. Wider reading, listening to the news, reading newspapers, listening to the radio, podcasts etc.. Work HARD!!

Year 10 process Date EVENT Friday May 25th Registration Year 10 Assembly Tuesday June 4th 6.15 – 7pm Year 10 Parents Information Evening Friday June 21st All Day Year 10 Taster Day On-going Independent Career Advice

TASTER DAY Friday 21st June Students will all have their own individual timetable on the day to attend the sessions they have chosen The day will be based in the Sixth Form Centre, with the rest of the Sixth Form so they can experience what Sixth Form life is really like. The day will take the form of nine 30 minute sessions All students will attend 2 sessions on Job Applications and Personal Statement writing Students will all get a 30 minute free period at some point in the day – experience the 6th Form centre Students will be able to choose 6 sessions from the list on the session selection sheet that has gone home These sessions consist of all A Level subjects and other more vocational options

TASTER DAY Friday 21st June All lessons will be informative AND a true reflection of what Sixth Form lessons are really like In all sessions students will be given the opportunity to ask questions and gain more information about the subjects they have picked

Entry Criteria - All students will pick 3 A levels from the start of year 12 Our entry criteria asks for an average of a score of a 4 in GCSE grades over all subjects taken Each individual subject has its own entry criteria in addition to this It is important that students understand that most A Level courses require a 4 in English Language and Maths [see entry criteria sheet] There are 2 pathways available based on GCSE scores to ensure the students are on the right courses (4 + 5.5 [Maths, Sciences etc]) = Appropriate courses to suit the needs of the students

In order to guarantee success… We offer better monitoring and support for student progress and welfare through your personal Academic Tutor: Induction Attendance First responsive point of contact for student, parent, teachers Mentoring – achievement, Sixth Form life and personal Careers guidance and provision Better preparation for university life – day to day life, student leadership, and communication

Vocational Options Post-16 Adele Fraser Careers Adviser - Positive Steps

Crompton House Career Adviser School Careers Adviser Work with students in Year 8 and upwards Based in school 3 days a week (Monday , Wednesday and Friday) Provide impartial Careers Information, Advice and Guidance. (CIAG) One-to-one guidance and group work I don’t tell students what they can or can’t do. I don’t make decisions for students.

Raising the Participation Age The Government increased the age to which all young people in England must continue in education or training. All 16/17 year olds are guaranteed an offer of a suitable place in education or training.

What does this mean for your child after year 11? Study full time in school sixth form (16 hours a week?) - You can only do A levels in year 12/13. Study a vocational course - You can do vocational courses at any age but you would have to pay at 19 years old. An Apprenticeship/Traineeship - You can get one at any age Full time work or volunteering combined with part-time education or training - You can do this at any age Note – 100% of Crompton House students entered education, employment and training in 2018

Level 1 or Foundation Learning The Qualification “Ladder” 5 9-4 grades Level 3 qualifications Grades 4-3 – Level 2 qualifications GCSEs at 2-1 grades – Level 1 or Foundation Learning Choices will be influenced by GCSE results THE HIGHER THE GRADES- THE MORE CHOICES THEY GET. Many apprenticeships require GRADES 4-9 Students without GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 will be required to study these further WHATEVER PATHWAY THEY FOLLOW.

Vocational Courses These courses may appeal to students who want to focus on, and find out more about, a broad area of work ‘General’ vocational areas e.g. Business; Health & Social Care; Art & Design; Engineering, Construction and Built Environment Work experience – links with the world of work: Applied Learning Mainly assessed through coursework Offered at different academic levels (Level 1 – 3) Progression - can lead to HE, apprenticeships or employment At level 3 (BTEC Extended Diploma), graded Distinction*/Distinction/Merit/Pass and have UCAS points

Apprenticeships Offered by EMPLOYERS plus local colleges and training providers. Practical – work-based training. Need to find an employer!!!! Offered at different levels Name Level Equivalent educational level Age 16 Intermediate 2 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 Age 16 Advanced 3 2 A Level passes Age 18 Higher 4 - 7 Foundation degree and above Age 18 Degree Apprenticeships 6 - 7 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Apprenticeships They need to consider Treated as an employee = act like an employee Need to be doing things now to ensure you have a strong CV (work exp, D of E, Voluntary Work, Prefect) Need to be proactive – Job seeking Need positive reference from school A good route if you prefer to be “doing” while learning. Some apprenticeships can lead to Higher Education.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Age 16 We've found 161 apprenticeships in your selected area (5 miles radius) Hairdressing - Weekly wage £140.40 Other opportunities include Hair, Motor Vehicle, Childcare, Business Admin, Engineering. Age 18 We've found 7 apprenticeships in your selected area (15 Miles radius) £326 Chartered Surveyors Degree (plus no uni fees!)

Traineeships Stepping stone to apprenticeships and work: work placement Opportunity for young people, aged 16 to 24, who are motivated to get a job but lack the skills and experience that employers are looking for. Employers are not required to pay young people for taking part in a traineeship but may support with expenses such as transport and meals. The work placement is a real opportunity to gain meaningful work experience. Opportunity to improve level of English and Maths qualifications if not at GCSE grade 4

How Can You Help? Support during open events Check letters/information on website. Help them to think about their strengths – you probably know them better than anyone (even if they don’t agree!). Encourage them to consider a range of options before deciding what they want to do or where they want to apply to. Make sure they attend interviews and return any paperwork. Keep in touch – if you have any concerns or questions contact me through school by email adelefraser@positive-steps.org.uk

Finally … I am in school on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays I have an open door policy – encourage them to come in and ask! Please encourage them to see me, whether they are ‘sorted’ or not. Colleges are starting to offer open events for Year 10s now and throughout Year 11: check noticeboard in my room and college websites Make an informed, realistic choice Young people can apply to more than one option. Adele Fraser Careers Adviser - Positive Steps

Any questions? Thank you very much for your time tonight If you have any questions please stay behind at the end and we will be more than happy to answer them adelefraser@positive-steps.org.uk https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship THE HIGHER THE GRADES = MORE CHOICES