GCSEs and Beyond Further Education Guidance 2 nd October 2014.

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GCSEs and Beyond Further Education Guidance 2 nd October 2014

GCSEs and Beyond qualifications and destinations making the decision completing the application dates, contacts and support

GCSEs and Beyond qualifications (pathways, learning styles, assessment) Academic mostly exams Applied mostly coursework Vocational/ Technical coursework based Level 3AS/A2 IB BTEC/OCRNVQ/C&G Advanced Apprenticeship Traineeship Level 2GCSEs (A*-C) BTEC/OCRNVQ/C&G Intermediate Apprenticeship Traineeship Level 1GCSEs (D-G) BTEC/OCRNVQ/C&G Pre-employment scheme

A Levels new A levels are 2 year linear courses new AS levels are 1 year courses only Some A Levels are still following the current pattern (one year AS followed by second year of A2) students must make sure they know what they are applying for CRC – English and Maths all courses at CRC now contain an English and Maths component GCSEs and Beyond qualifications (recent changes)

A-level / IB coursesLevel 3 General Applied Courses Vocational Courses At least 7 GCSEs at C or above, usually including Maths and/or English Some centres require higher grades for some or all subjects Some subjects need specific GCSEs Most require 4 GCSEs at C or above (or equivalents) usually including Maths and/or English Some require more than 4 GCSEs or specific subjects Some require merit or distinction in the relevant level 2 course plus C or above in English Most courses start at Level 1, progressing to Level 2 and Level 3 as skills develop Most courses require 3 GCSEs at D or above, sometimes with Maths and/or English Some courses need specific subjects GCSEs and Beyond entry requirements

To confirm entry requirements and specific subject requirements please check post 16 prospectuses carefully. Students who are only just eligible for a Level 3 course, must make sure they also apply for a Level 2 course as a back up.

GCSEs and Beyond destinations Further Education A Level courses Vocational/ Technical courses Netherhall Hills Road Long Road Impington Comberton UTC CRC UTC CoWA Long Road Impington Parkside Comberton IB courses Applied courses Impington Parkside CRC CoWA Cottenham

GCSEs and Beyond destinations Employment ApprenticeshipEmployment with training Employer and Training Provider must be secured Traineeship Equivalent of 1 day per week of training For those just short of the qualifications and skills required for apprenticeship or job with training

GCSEs and Beyond making the decision career path entry requirements vs projected grades learning style assessment method learning environment, ethos and atmosphere transport Points to consider:

choice of course(s) personal details work history personal statement projected qualifications reference from the school (includes subject comments, attendance and behaviour reports) GCSEs and Beyond completing the application The CAP application is now online. It consists of the student’s:

Use to research post- 16 optionswww.ucasprogress.com Students will use the “Search” section to research and “favourite” courses. Students will use the “Apply” section in PSHE lessons to complete their applications GCSEs and Beyond what to do now

Unsure about options? Need inspiration? Click here! Want to start searching for courses? Click here! Ready to fill in application form? Click here!

GCSEs and Beyond what to do now Search by: 1.postcode 2.distance 3.FE centre 4.course/subject Then click here

GCSEs and Beyond what to do now Scroll through the results by course or by provider. If you like the look of a course, “favourite” it (make sure you are logged on first). Click on the courses to find out more.

SEPT/OCT Review of options assembly Continue research Guidance interviews Parents’ Evening (Guidance and Information – 2 nd Oct) GCSEs and Beyond dates

NOV write personal Personal Statement Open Evenings Guidance interviews Mock exams (start 17 th Nov) DEC Complete application (deadline 19 th Dec) GCSEs and Beyond dates

JAN Parents’ Evening (subject consultation – 22 nd Jan) Applications processed and sent Apprenticeship workshops FEB/MAR/APR College interviews Provisional offer of college places received (for most students this will be by 20 th Apr) GCSEs and Beyond dates

MAY GCSE exams start (11 th May) JUNE Exams finish (26 th June) AUG Exam results (20 th Aug) contact FE centre to confirm acceptance of offer GCSEs and Beyond dates

Careers Office: Miss Lambley, Tony French (CYPS) KS4 team: Mr Carlson, Mr Fraser, Ms Burley, Ms Davies 6 th Form team: Ms Gurvidi, Mr Day, Mr Crisford subject teachers form tutor Mrs Dickinson family and friends GCSEs and Beyond contacts and support

Moodle - careers GCSEs and Beyond contacts and support