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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. Application Procedure
Students all apply through the online application process
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.

13. 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
website
Family and Friends

14. 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 December / 13 January
Centre Interviews
Offers

15. 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.

16. Enjoy the evening !