1. POST 16 INFORMATION EVENING
You should all have received an today with either attachments or links to the following documents:
1. A copy of this presentation
2. A Quick Guide to Moving On
3. Information about how we will support your child with Post 16 options
4. KS4 Entitlement Statement
5. Key dates for Post-16 choices
6. A list of local College open days and evenings
7. A list of other local Sixth Form open days and evenings

4. Introductions
Anne Brown. Qualified Careers Adviser from Derbyshire Careers Service offering independent and impartial Careers Advice and Guidance from Derbyshire YouthInc
We were again revalidated with Careermark in July 2017, which is a gold standard award for providing excellent careers education, information, advice and guidance.

5. WHICH WAY NOW?
In the next few months, students will need to make some very important decisions that will have a huge impact on their future
It is really important that they understand ALL the options that are available to them
THERE IS NO LIMIT ON HOW MANY COURSES AND PROVIDERS THEY CAN APPLY FOR!! MORE IS BETTER!!

6. 2017 – What’s new
All students should be in learning until the academic year in which they are 18 (equivalent of Year 13)
This could be at school, college, an apprenticeship or job with training

7. New Grading Structure
Most subjects will be graded using the new structure:
Top grade = 9, decreasing down to 1.
Technology and Business Studies will be graded using the A*-G grading system.

8. 5 and above = top of C and above 4 and above = bottom of C and above
Approximately top 20% who achieve a 7 or above will be awarded a grade 9.
7 = A
5 and above = top of C and above
A grade 5 will be awarded to the top third of students gaining the equivalent of a grade C or bottom third of a grade B.
4 and above = bottom of C and above
Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above.
On the left had side – new grading structure (9 grades)
On the right – old grading structure (8 grades)
You can see that one structure has 9 grades and another has 8 so there is not direct comparison between the different structures – BUT
The proportion of students who gain a Level 7 with be the same proportion as those who currently gain an A
The proportion of students who gain a Level 4 will be the same proportion as those who currently gain a C
And the top 20% who achieve a 7 or above will be awarded a grade 9 – you can see that this is above the current A* standard.
Another element to be mindful of is the measure set by the DFE that we believe will be a level 2 qualification. The measure that the Government has set is a 5. This is the top third of students gaining the equivalent of a C and the bottom third of those gaining a B. Currently this measure is set at a C grade (which compares with a 4) so immediately there is an increase in expectation to achieve this measure.
Postcards with this information have been left on your chair.
As a school the English and Maths department have been working hard to get to grips with the new GCSE specifications and the grading system.
They have identified the criteria required for each grade and you will receive data about your child this year with the new grading system used for Maths and Science.
The confusing element for you and your child is that they will receive assessment results and target grades in both grading structures. 9-1 in English and Maths and A*-G for the other GCSE.
If at any time during the year you, or your child, is uncertain of the information that they have received then please contact initially their subject teacher or Head of Department. If you still require further clarification please contact myself and I will be happy to help.

9. Entry Requirements for Brookfield Sixth Form
Our entry requirements for starting Sept 2017 are:
The basic entry requirement into the Sixth Form is five GCSE passes at Grade A*-C including either English or Mathematics Grade 5-9.
Anyone who does not achieve at least a Grade 4 in English or Mathematics will need to re-sit during the course of Year 12 – this will be the same for all post-16 providers.
Where a subject is continued through from GCSE a Grade C or Grade 5 must be achieved unless the specific individual subject entry requirements are higher.
Students generally commence three subjects in Year 12, although a number who have obtained mainly A/A*/8/9 grades at GCSE are expected to start with four subjects.

10. What are the Post-16 options?
Further education at a school Sixth Form or College
A Levels or some kind of BTEC/NVQ qualification
Apprenticeships
Employment with accredited
training
Study Programmes
Traineeships

11. Option Levels
Level 4 and above (University /Higher and Degree Apprenticeships)
Level 3 (A levels, BTEC Extended Diplomas, NVQ 3, Advanced Apprenticeships) 2 years
Level 2 (GCSE A*-C/9-4, BTEC Level 2 , NVQ 2, Intermediate Apprenticeships) year
Level 1 (GCSE D – G/3-1, BTEC Level 1, NVQ 1, Traineeships, Study Programmes) year
Entry Level year

12. Level 3 (if they leave Y11 with L2 Qualifications):
2 years
Need: min 5 GSCE grade 4
A-Levels
Sixth Form or
College
More academic and subject related
Can lead to uni (L4)
or work
BTEC Extended Diploma
College
2 years
Need: 4/5 GCSE grade 4
Broader career related
e.g. IT
Mostly coursework & placements
NVQ
College
Work related
E.g. plumbing
2 years Or
part time on an Advanced Apprenticeship
Usually need to have an NVQ 2

13. Level 2 (If they leave Y11 with Level 1 qualifications)
BTEC
Full time with opportunities to progress to Level 3
Need: 4 GCSE Grade 3 or above
College
Broader Career specific
NVQ
Need: 4 GCSE grade 3 or above
Full time
With opportunities to progress to Level 3
College
Work Related
Both of the above courses can be studied part time on an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

14. Level 1/Entry Level (If leave Y11 with grades E-G)
TRAINEESHIPS/STUDY PROGRAMMES
Both are usually career related and full time at college or external providers
Students can progress to the next level of course (L1 or L2)
Entry Level
No formal entry requirements
Level 1
For students with 1s and 2s and below at GCSE.
There are no Apprenticeships at this level.

15. Apprenticeships
Employer based and often 4 days in work place and 1 day study for qualification
Paid £3.50 per hour minimum - If employed could be higher
Organised by the employer or usually by various organizations e.g. NLT, local colleges (Learning Unlimited)
Competitive entry and place not guaranteed
Need to register on Apprenticeship website and
usually advertised Feb onwards. Competitive entry so have a backup plan!

16. Apprenticeships 3 Levels:
Higher/Degree Apprenticeships – equivalent to Level 4 and upwards. Level 3 qualifications needed for entry
Advanced Apprenticeships – equivalent to Level 3. Level 2 qualifications needed for entry
Intermediate Apprenticeships – equivalent to Level Level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade C) often needed but in limited cases may accept GCSE grade 3

17. Traineeships/Study Programmes
TRAINEESHIP: Getting practical Work Experience
STUDY PROGRAMME:
Programmes for year olds to gain employability skills, work experience and qualifications to progress onto apprenticeships, employment or further education
Length of programme varies
Both offered by various providers e.g. Acorn, DCC, Juniper, NLT

18. When should they apply?
Schools - mainly run A-levels for 2 years. Open events are usually this term. Usually have set closing dates for example the Brookfield closing date is January 26th 2018 (Brookfield 6th form evening on 21 Nov 2017).
Colleges – various courses at various levels for 1/2/3 years. Open events start this term and go into spring term. Usually no set closing date but useful to apply pre Xmas
Apprenticeships – usually 1/2/3 years. Explore this term as vacancies advertised on apprenticeship from Feb/March onwards

19. How will students decide which option (s) to take?
What would they like to do in the future?
What are their predicted grades?
Does the course content interest/suit them?
Does the style of learning/assessment suit them?
Location – can they get there easily?
Progression – what will the course lead to?
Back up plan (apply for lots) !!!!
All courses have entry requirements. 6th form 5 Cs but realistically will find a massive challenge if get the bare minimum. (every year students leave at end of Y12 – starting again.) Also need top effort grades for here. College has courses at ALL levels. Apprenticeships also for all abilities
Enjoyment! Exams v coursework, buildings are not crucial but travelling times etc can be important – where next!!! What should not be deciding factors are friends and family – students will only succeed if THEIR heart is in it.

20. Action for students!
Career ideas – use KUDOS career ideas program in school or home /National Careers Service/ Careers Wales/School library
Attend 6th Form/Colleges Open Evenings this term and tasters at Chesterfield College at October break
Look at and
Apply early for a variety of opportunities based on your research!!!
Not just ours – dates on school website and reminders

21. Resources Careers Library – KUDOS
– Careers advice – Job Profiles & section
– Tools- Leaflets

22. How Families Work Together
Talk to each other
Go on visits together
Fill out application forms together
Go to interviews together
Keep a record of applications
Do some research together
Practise Interview techniques together
Keep eyes and ears open for vacancies

23. Anne Brown is available to speak to tonight
Derbyshire Careers Service
Anne Brown is available to speak to tonight
Anne is also available in school every Wednesday and offers a drop in service at break time.

26. Good luck and let us know if we can help