Cottenham Village College Welcome to Post 16 Information Evening Thursday 10 October 2019

Options at 16+ Continue with full-time education Start an apprenticeship Find employment, or volunteer, combined with training/part time study It is no longer an option to completely leave education at 16 following the Raising of the school participation age which came about from government legislation, introduced in 2013 to encourage young people to stay in ‘education and training’ until they are 18

Full-time Education A levels Students study 3 subjects (sometimes 4) for 2 years IB (International Baccalaureate) Students study six subjects, three at a higher level and three at a standard level, for 2 years Vocational courses (Diplomas/Certificates) Students study a course which leads into a specific work sector for either 1 or 2 years depending on the Level Taken Opportunity to retake some GCSEs Students who achieve G3 or below in English and/or Maths will need to continue working towards their GCSE. Those with G3 need to re-take GCSE, those with G2 and below can take qualifications that lead to GCSE. Students with learning difficulties may be exempt from above but will still need to study Maths and/or English.

A levels & IB Same subjects as GCSE New subjects such as Psychology Russian Philosophy Music Technology Geology Economics Environmental Science/Studies Many Students tried out some new subjects at the taster days in the Summer term last year

Full Time Vocational Courses BTEC/Diplomas/Extended Certificates such as: Animal Care Applied Law Computing Technologies Health & Social Care Construction Trades Engineering Media make - up Travel and Tourism Property Maintenance Creative and Media Hairdressing Motor Vehicle Sports Studies Hospitality & Catering Performing Arts Public & Uniformed Services Forensic & Criminal Investigation

Courses and Qualifications Academic Mostly exams Applied General 50% coursework Technical level coursework based Apprenticeship Traineeship Employment & training Level 3 A levels International Baccalaureate BTEC/OCR L3 NVQ/C&G L3 Advanced apprenticeship Level 2 GCSEs (Grades 4-9) BTEC/OCR L2 NVQ/C&G L2 Intermediate apprenticeship and traineeship Level 1 (Grades 1-3) BTEC/OCR L1 NVQ/C&G L1 Traineeship and pre-employment schemes It is possible to combine Academic and Applied General route at some providers

Apprenticeships & Work Based Learning Majority of time is spent in the workplace with time set aside to study the qualification, usually as day release or as block training. Students need to have secured an employer before they can begin a training programme. Advanced Apprenticeship ( Level 3) Intermediate level Apprenticeship (Level 2) A Company’s own Training Scheme Flexible courses for students not yet ready for the world of work Reminder – Apprenticeship Information evening: 31 October 6-7pm

Where? Hills Road Sixth Form College - A Levels Long Road Sixth Form College – A levels & L3 Diplomas also one-year Level 2 courses. Cambridge Regional College – Vocational & Technical courses at all levels, Apprenticeship study provider. The Oakes College (previously Netherhall Sixth) A levels & applied courses. Impington International College – IB, Performance School, sports scholarships in association with Histon Academy The College of West Anglia – Animal Care & Equine studies Bishop Laney (Previously Ely Sixth Form) Range of A levels and Diplomas (Norwich City Football programme) Parkside Sixth (IB) Comberton Sixth Form – A levels Cambridge Academy for Science & Technology – Range of predominately science based A levels & L3 diplomas Utc biomedical and environmental Science and technology sector ‘a new way to learn Science’ CAP is a partnership of all the state-funded providers of education and training for 14-19 year olds in Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire and South Cambridgeshire. The core purpose of CAP is to ensure that every young person (14 – 19) within the Partnership has equality of opportunity to the very best provision, essential in securing high level Engagement, Progression, Participation, Retention and Achievement

Minimum IB profiles for 2020 entry Impington International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: at least seven GCSEs with an average of Grade 5, including English Language and Maths. For subjects you wish to take at higher level you will need at least a grade 6. International Baccalaureate Career Programme: at least five subjects at GCSE grade 4 or higher, ideally including Mathematics and English and preferably with a grade 5 in your area of specialism. Strong interest in the vocational BTEC subject will need to be in evidence at the guidance meeting. Parkside At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. At least 3 grade 6 or above for all Higher Level subjects. These are minimum requirements; some IB subjects require higher GCSE grades than those specified above. We particularly welcome applications from students with very strong GCSE (or equivalent) results.   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.

Minimum A-level profiles for 2020 entry 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. websites for up t Bishop Laney 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and/or Maths (course dependent). Minimum of grade 5 or 6 in chosen subject Cambridge Academy for Science & Technology At least 7 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including two Sciences (either double award or specific subjects) at grade 6, Maths grade 6 and English grade 4. Comberton 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and Maths & English grade 4. Also at least a grade 6 in the A-Level subject (or similar subject) to be studied Hills Road To be invited to an informal guidance meeting about your course, you will need an estimated GCSE profile broadly equivalent to four subjects at grade 6 and four subjects at grade 5, including English Language and Maths Long Road All qualified applicants are given a friendly guidance interview. At least 7 GCSEs at grades 9-4 in a range of subjects including Maths and English Language. Also grade 5 in relevant GCSEs for chosen A Level subjects. The Oakes 7 GCSE grades 9-4 or in an appropriate range of subjects, including Maths and English grade 4. A minimum grade 6 is advised where a course is continued from GCSE.

Where are our leavers now? Sept 2020 Sept 2019 Sept 2018 Sept 2017  Further Education 158 144 143 150 Number of pupils who left CVC 41 37 34 Attend Hills Road 55 47 Attend Long Road 36 28 38 Attend CRC 14 19 Attend other 6th form centres 7 6 Apprenticeships

Application Procedure Students all apply through the online application process Mychoice@16 Students can apply to two or more colleges in order of preference – to apply for just one college is also acceptable but it’s advisable to have a backup option For colleges outside of CAP, apply directly to the college and keep school informed. Students who are planning to do an apprenticeship, apply for a full time course in chosen sector unless employer contract secured. Students are generally interviewed by all colleges if they meet the entry requirements and comply with application criteria. Please refer to the prospectuses/staff of the college/our careers team to advise on and interview policies & entry requirements. Some students decide to apply even when they are below the entry requirements – as a member of CAP we try to ensure Sixth Form Centres are not sent unrealistic applications and also we do not wish students to feel that they are under valued. Please make sure to check the predicted grades are correct before submitting the application.

How do I decide? Future plans/aspirations Subjects you enjoy Things to consider More advice or information needed? Future plans/aspirations Subjects you enjoy Entry requirements v projected grades Learning style Assessment methods Transport School careers/transition advisors Post 16 open evenings/days Post 16 centre websites/prospectuses Conference Day Apprenticeship Evening MyChoice@16 website Family and Friends http://www.youthoria.org

What happens now? Open evenings: (some colleges already had these last term) Conference Day: 8 November Mock Exams – predicted grades Online application form including personal statement, projected grades and tutor reference. Deadlines - 09 December / 13 January Centre Interviews Offers

After this talk…. Representatives from each of the CAP sixth forms are here to talk to you and answer any questions you may have about their centres. Guests from Form the Future, NHS and Johnson Matthey to talk about apprenticeship schemes. Please use the opportunity to make contact and collect any information that will help you to make informed choices. Make your way to the Sixth Form Atrium.

Enjoy the evening !