Year 11 IAG session. Aims: To understand what different qualifications mean To understand 6 th Form pathways To understand what you need for different courses/an intro to what Uni’s look for To have the opportunity to speak to a member of staff about your specific plan To have some time to research your own options

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 GCSE A*-C GCE A levels BTEC Level 1 BTEC Level 2 (Business, Art, H&S Care) BTEC Level 3 (Sport, Business, Health and Social Care, Leisure and Tourism ) ‘Traditional’ route Vocational Route GCSE D-G 100% coursework assessed Majority examination University or work related choices Different pathways Swakeleys Sixth Form

Pathways 4 Pathways to ensure that all students achieve their potential The Pathways are based on GCSE APS IMPORTANT: All pathways are in negotiation with Mr Hull on interview and on recommendations from subject staff prior to that interview. A*ABCDEFG Pathways in 6 th Form

Pathway 1 Aimed at the A*/A grade students Yr 12 4 AS and General Studies Yr 134 A2 and EPQ Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 6.4+ Pathway 1

Pathway 2 Aimed at the A/B/C grade students Yr 124 AS and General Studies Yr 133 or 4 A2 Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of Pathway 2

Pathway 3 Aimed at the B/C/D grade students Yr 121 AS and 3 Level 3 qualifications Yr 131 A2 and 2 or 3 Level 3 qualifications Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of Pathway 3

Pathway 4 Aimed at the vocational students from KS4 A combination of Level 3 qualifications over the 2 years Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 5 and below. Pathway 4

THE RUSSELL GROUP: Oldest 24 Universities Eg : Birmingham expects 7A*s at GCSE (as well as top A levels) to do Medicine Eg: Imperial requires A* in Maths to do Computer Science Eg: Economics requires A* in A Level Maths (many Russell Group Uni’s) NB: if you want to do Law at Uni- you should NOT choose Law at A Level!! You need to research this carefully BEFORE selecting your A Levels.

THE 1994 Group: Newer Univerisites established to promote excellence in research and teaching Many of these Unis will require AAA! NB: if you want to do Law at Uni- you should NOT choose Law at A Level!! You need to research this carefully BEFORE selecting your A Levels.

Keep up to date

Pick a course from the drop down menu, then see the order of Uni’s for that course.

This is great to see the subjects available and then you can look into the requirements for various Uni’s.

A great 2 min DVD on Apprenticeships and lots of other IAG for those interested.

RESEARCH TIME! Go to our website, 6 th form page, then the Higher Education page. Use each of the links: 1)UCAS 2)The Guardian 3)Apprenticeships Find out more about your area of interest! You will be looking for UNDERGRADUATE courses if searching Uni courses.