1. Post KS3 Options My Transition Programme Where will I be after Year 13?
November 2017

2. Today`s session will give you,
Information about your options after KS3
A timeline of the support and guidance you will be given

3. What are my options after KS3?
Raising the Participation Age (RPA)
Young people are now required to remain in either education or training until the age of 18 years.
This will also include the need to study English and Maths until a level 2 qualification is achieved (at grade 4 GCSE)

4. How will I make the right decision ?
Step 1
Chose an appropriate level of course that allows you to progress from your current level and suits your skills
Step 2
Choose the best provider and a place that will support and nurture you
Step 3
Check your progress against the entry qualifications
Have an alternative plan in case you do not achieve all the grades you need. Have PLAN A and PLAN B

5. Careers Advice Veterinary Nurse Retail Armed forces Hairdresser Nurse
Journalist
Engineer
Travel and Tourism
Teacher
Plumbing
Sports Coach
Lawyer
IT technician
Receptionist
Accountant
Child Care
Farmer
Musician
Health Visitor
Mechanic
Hospitality
Doctor
Physicist
Own business
Marketing
Computer Programmer
Marine Biologist

6. The right decision is easier if you are FULLY informed
Use the support offered – your tutor, Year Manager, Pastoral Support, subject staff and Mrs Clelland, Careers Advisor
It is essential that you aim for the highest level of qualifications you can and match this with the right course

7. So ……..what are my options after Yr 11?
Full-time Education (Sixth Form or College)
An Apprenticeship – paid employment + training
A Traineeship – unpaid work-based skill training and work experience
Part-time education or training. IF you’re employed,
self-employed or volunteering for 20 hours + per week

8. Types of Qualification : questions to ask
What level of qualification I am working at now ?
What will I achieve by the end of Year 11 ?
What grades do I need to get onto the course I want ?
How do A Levels compare to other types of qualification ?
How do I know which type of course will suit
my ability and skills ?
Every grade at GCSE counts

9. Web sites
National Careers Service -
Barclays skills for life –
Success at School (careers) -
Student Ladder (options and employer contacts) -
The Student room (subject advice and careers tips) - (free to register)
Maths Careers -
Moving on Magazine -
Apprenticeships -
Career map (apprenticeships) -

10. Career Box – (TV clips) http://www.careersbox.co.uk/
Live Career (CV, Letters) -
The Guardian (videos and templates)
Video CVs -
Rate my Apprenticeships -
Search universities -
Surrey County Council Careers Advice -
BBC Careers -
UCAS –

11. Post 16 Pathways

12. What are A levels ?
Level 3 qualifications assessed by exams in Year 13
Familiar subjects, eg Geography, Physics, English Literature
New subjects, Sociology, Psychology, Economics
Academic courses with an emphasis on discussion, analysis and evaluation. There is a need to have a high level of literacy. There is a high degree of independent learning in addition to practical activities, eg Fieldwork for Geography
Entry requirements for some subjects is a grade B –A* at GCSE
Highly regarded by employers and Universities

13. Btec Qualifications
Btec qualifications are more vocational based. You will study a subject in relation to how the skills are used in the employment sector.
At level 3, Btecs are mainly coursework based subjects that suit those who like to work with continuous assessment . At level 3 they also involve work placements
In the Sixth Form we can offer some single subject Btecs, so you can study a mix of A levels and Btecs . We also offer the Diploma in Business and Sport (2 A level)
If you study a Btec in College (eg, FCOT, Guildford) you will take one fulltime course only. An Extended Diploma is the equivalent of 3 A levels

14. How do you make the decision?
What Now?
You now have to choose 2 more option subjects that you will take in years 10 and 11.
Deadline for making the decision is the end of February.
How do you make the decision?

15. KS3 into KS4 Transition Programme
Key Activities :
Options Evening (25 Jan)
Parents Evening (22 Feb)
Options interview
Academic Review Day (28 March)
Career discussions
WOW - Library week 2 Tue lunch
Be aware of Progress Reports and other key dates, eg Mock exams

16. Which way now?

17. Well Being – Friday Reg – Barossa Gym
You will be able to hear from a number of external visitors and teachers talking about subject choices.
3 November – Your Future
10 November – Surrey University
17 November – Bracknell & Woking College
24 November – ENTERPRISE DAY
1 December – Arts
8 December – Geography, CPLD, Business
15 December – Sociology, History

18. World of Work – Week 2 - Tuesday lunch time Library
Careers Fairs
There may be the option to visit a local Careers Fair
World of Work – Week 2 - Tuesday lunch time Library
12 December – NHS

19. World of Work – Week 2 - Tuesday lunch time Library
Last year we had:
Microsoft
BAM Nutall
Social Work
Travel Industry
Atos and Local Government politics
Aldi and National Government politics
Finance Industries
Army
Human Resources
Child Care
UCFB Wembley
University of Law
Sport4Kidz
Women in Technology

20. Future Focus … the more you know about yourself and what options are out there, the more likely you are to succeed in your career

21. What else matters…..
Apart from your grades it is also important to think about extra and super curricular activities you can take part in to enhance your CV eg.
Clubs – in and out of school
Volunteering
Career related workshops
Relevant Work experience – KS4
Duke of Edinburgh – Year 10
National Citizenship Challenge – summer holiday after year 11

22. The more you do this year the easier it will be next year
It’s not too early to start your careers thinking
Ask for a careers appointment
Find out more online

23. Careers word press site

26. Twitter @ collingwoodIAG

27. U-Explore - start

29. Future Finder

32. Spartan Test http://sacu-student.com/?page_id=2779

33. Game Plan – www.gameplan.ac.uk
Gameplan is a free games-based website provided by King’s College London that allows you to explore university. Whether it’s university study, finance, life and skills, future career options, qualification choices or even how to perform better in school, gameplan will equip you with everything you need to know!

34. You will learn all of this through games
You will learn all of this through games! Design your own avatar, earn points and move up our national leaderboard as you progress through each challenge.