1. Options After Year 11 Friday 25 th September 2015 Helen Hobson Personal Adviser

2. What is Adviza? Service for young people – giving independent advice & guidance on: education, jobs & careers, and other issues Adviza (previously known as Connexions) Advisers visit the School

3. Raising the Participation Age (RPA) Vast majority of 16 & 17 year olds already continue in education or training Vast majority of 16 & 17 year olds already continue in education or training Government has introduced RPA Government has introduced RPA Students in Year 11 will now continue in education or training until the end of the school year in which they turn 18 Students in Year 11 will now continue in education or training until the end of the school year in which they turn 18 What does this mean? What does this mean?

4. Your Options After Year 11 Continue in full time education Continue in full time education Work based Learning (Apprenticeship) Work based Learning (Apprenticeship) Full time work or volunteering with a part time training course (accredited) Full time work or volunteering with a part time training course (accredited)

5. How To Choose? Things you need to think about – Your Interests What you’re good at – skills and strengths GCSE grades

6. Education – Where to Study? Education – Where to Study? Edgbarrow Sixth Form or other School Sixth Forms Edgbarrow Sixth Form or other School Sixth Forms Further Education College Further Education College → Bracknell & Wokingham, Reading College, BCA, Newbury College, Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough 6 th Form

7. Education – What to Study? Different levels of courses after GCSEs Level 3 Courses Examples – A levels; BTEC National Usually need minimum 4 A* - C grades at GCSE Level 2 Courses Examples – BTEC First; NVQ Level 2 Usually need mix of GCSEs D –E Level 1 Courses GCSEs grades E- F

8. Edgbarrow Sixth Form Geography Geography History History Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics with Mechanics Mathematics with Mechanics Statistics Statistics Further Mathematics Further Mathematics Media Studies Media Studies Photography Photography Physical Education Physical Education Physics Physics Psychology Psychology Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Sociology Sociology Art Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computing Product Design Graphic Products Resistant Materials Drama and Theatre Studies Economics English – Creative Writing English Language English Literature Languages French German Spanish *subject to confirmation Over 25 subjects* to choose from:

9. Edgbarrow Sixth Form BTECs – Level 3 Diploma* (equivalent to 2 A-Levels) BTECs – Level 3 Diploma* (equivalent to 2 A-Levels) Business Business Health and Social Care Health and Social Care Information Technology Information Technology Performing Arts Performing Arts Sports Science Sports Science * subject to confirmation Great Results Great Results 29% A*-A at A Level in 2015 29% A*-A at A Level in 2015 57% A*-B at A Level in 2015 57% A*-B at A Level in 2015 93% Distinction* - Distinction at L3 BTEC in 2015 93% Distinction* - Distinction at L3 BTEC in 2015

10. Courses at College – Level 3 A-Levels & GCSE Resits A-Levels & GCSE Resits Level 3 courses such as National Certificates and National Diplomas in: Level 3 courses such as National Certificates and National Diplomas in: Construction, Electrics & Plumbing Construction, Electrics & Plumbing Engineering & Motor Vehicle Engineering & Motor Vehicle Childcare Childcare Hairdressing & Beauty Hairdressing & Beauty Sport Sport Travel & Tourism Travel & Tourism IT IT Catering & Hospitality Catering & Hospitality Horticulture & Animal Care Horticulture & Animal Care Art & Design Art & Design Media & Photography Media & Photography Public Services Public Services

11. Courses at College – Levels 1 and 2 Level 2 courses: e.g. First Diplomas in variety of subjects: Level 2 courses: e.g. First Diplomas in variety of subjects: Health & Social Care, Art & Design, Vehicle Fitting and Construction etc Health & Social Care, Art & Design, Vehicle Fitting and Construction etc Foundation Learning Foundation Learning Improve literacy and numeracy Improve literacy and numeracy Build confidence & self esteem Build confidence & self esteem Work Experience Work Experience

12. Year 11 - Important points to remember…. Only about 8 months to go before your examinations!  Work hard towards GCSEs/BTECs and make sure your coursework is up to date  Any problems with subjects then speak to your teachers now, because achieving 5 or more A* - C grades in your GCSEs (or equivalent) gives you more options after Year 11  DO YOUR BEST! Your options after Year 11 include: Your options after Year 11 include: Sixth Form – You can study AS Levels, A Levels or BTECs in a range of subjects at most Sixth Forms. To find out more about Edgbarrow Sixth Form you should attend the Sixth Form open evening this term and talk to your teachers. Edgbarrow Sixth Form currently offers the opportunity to study A Levels and BTECs. Further details can be obtained from the 2015/16 prospectus which will be available at the Open Evening (19 th November) or on the school website after that. You are able to move to other School Forms if you wish. Sixth Form – You can study AS Levels, A Levels or BTECs in a range of subjects at most Sixth Forms. To find out more about Edgbarrow Sixth Form you should attend the Sixth Form open evening this term and talk to your teachers. Edgbarrow Sixth Form currently offers the opportunity to study A Levels and BTECs. Further details can be obtained from the 2015/16 prospectus which will be available at the Open Evening (19 th November) or on the school website after that. You are able to move to other School Forms if you wish. College – You can also study AS Levels, A Levels or Diplomas or you could choose practical vocational courses in subjects such as: Sport, Childcare or Business to mention a few. If you achieve 5 x A* – Cs in your GCSEs and wish to study this type of course, you can apply for a National Diploma. These are 2 year courses with 18 units and equal to 3 x A levels. Colleges also have a range of First Diplomas and other one year courses available to those who achieve less than 5 x C grades at GCSE. N.B always check degree courses and university entry requirements on websites to ensure that vocational qualifications are accepted – see useful websites below for further information. College – You can also study AS Levels, A Levels or Diplomas or you could choose practical vocational courses in subjects such as: Sport, Childcare or Business to mention a few. If you achieve 5 x A* – Cs in your GCSEs and wish to study this type of course, you can apply for a National Diploma. These are 2 year courses with 18 units and equal to 3 x A levels. Colleges also have a range of First Diplomas and other one year courses available to those who achieve less than 5 x C grades at GCSE. N.B always check degree courses and university entry requirements on websites to ensure that vocational qualifications are accepted – see useful websites below for further information. Apprenticeships – The ‘earn-while-you-learn’ route. This is where you work and study at the same time. You may perhaps split your week between college and a workplace. Apprenticeships are available in a range of industries i.e. Construction, Childcare, Business, and Hairdressing and they take about 18 months. However, be aware, presently there are limited apprenticeships available. A-C grades at GCSE, especially in English and Maths may be required. Look on the National Apprenticeship Service website. Apprenticeships – The ‘earn-while-you-learn’ route. This is where you work and study at the same time. You may perhaps split your week between college and a workplace. Apprenticeships are available in a range of industries i.e. Construction, Childcare, Business, and Hairdressing and they take about 18 months. However, be aware, presently there are limited apprenticeships available. A-C grades at GCSE, especially in English and Maths may be required. Look on the National Apprenticeship Service website.

13. Employment – You can look for a full time job, however it must involve part-time training leading to an accredited qualification. Employment – You can look for a full time job, however it must involve part-time training leading to an accredited qualification. More information on this option is available via the following link: http://www.education.gov.uk/16to19/participation/rpa/a00201391/usefu l-information-what-does-raising-the-participation-age-mean-for-me More information on this option is available via the following link: http://www.education.gov.uk/16to19/participation/rpa/a00201391/usefu l-information-what-does-raising-the-participation-age-mean-for-me http://www.education.gov.uk/16to19/participation/rpa/a00201391/usefu l-information-what-does-raising-the-participation-age-mean-for-me http://www.education.gov.uk/16to19/participation/rpa/a00201391/usefu l-information-what-does-raising-the-participation-age-mean-for-me Actions to take now Actions to take now  Start researching your ideas after Year 11 NOW!  Attend Sixth Form and College open days to get a better idea (see next page).  Apply for Sixth Form by December 14 th 2015 or College by Jan/Feb 2016 at the latest (check on websites re dates)  You can make more than one application and decide which offer you wish to accept after you receive your results. Once you have decided, let the school or college know as soon as possible that you are accepting or declining the offer of a place.  Financial support is available via the 16-19 Bursary Fund, further details can be obtained via the following link: http://www.education.gov.uk/search/results?q=16-19+bursary and from the individual educational establishments. http://www.education.gov.uk/search/results?q=16-19+bursary Useful Websites- Useful Websites-  Adviza – www.adviza.org.uk www.adviza.org.uk  Careers ideas – https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx  University Information - www.ucas.co.uk www.ucas.co.uk

14. Sixth Form & College Application Process Order prospectuses Order prospectuses Attend open evenings Attend open evenings Apply early – end of Jan at the latest Apply early – end of Jan at the latest Receive letter about an interview Receive letter about an interview Attend interview – & possible assessment Offer or Not?? Attend interview – & possible assessment Offer or Not?? Offer will usually be ‘conditional’ meaning dependant on your grades Offer will usually be ‘conditional’ meaning dependant on your grades

15. Apprenticeships Employment with training, working towards NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Employment with training, working towards NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Offered in various occupations e.g Construction, Hairdressing, Childcare, Motor Vehicle, ICT, Catering & more Offered in various occupations e.g Construction, Hairdressing, Childcare, Motor Vehicle, ICT, Catering & more To apply, speak with an Adviza, PA or check out www.apprenticeships.org.uk To apply, speak with an Adviza, PA or check out www.apprenticeships.org.ukwww.apprenticeships.org.uk Adviza has a vacancy service for school leavers Adviza has a vacancy service for school leavers

16. Post 16 Bursary There is a bursary with limited funds and students are assessed individually based on family income. There is a bursary with limited funds and students are assessed individually based on family income.

17. Finding Work Internet – online recruitment sites - Internet – online recruitment sites - www.fish4jobs.co.uk or www.totaljobs.com www.fish4jobs.co.uk or www.totaljobs.com www.fish4jobs.co.ukwww.totaljobs.com www.fish4jobs.co.ukwww.totaljobs.com Local Papers - Bracknell news, Crowthorne Times Local Papers - Bracknell news, Crowthorne Times National Papers (& their websites) – Guardian, Telegraph National Papers (& their websites) – Guardian, Telegraph Employment Agencies Employment Agencies Manpower, Reed, Hays, Adecco Manpower, Reed, Hays, Adecco Adviza vacancy service for school leavers Adviza vacancy service for school leavers Contact employers directly (spec letters) Contact employers directly (spec letters)

18. Talk, Research, Action! Adviza, Personal Advisers Adviza, Personal Advisers Karen Robinson – Careers & Work Related Learning @ Edgbarrow Karen Robinson – Careers & Work Related Learning @ Edgbarrow Teachers Teachers Parents, Friends & Family Parents, Friends & Family Attend sixth form and college open events Attend sixth form and college open events Edgbarrow Sixth Form Information Evening – Thursday 19th November 2015 Edgbarrow Sixth Form Information Evening – Thursday 19th November 2015 Edgbarrow Careers Evening – an opportunity to meet and ask questions to representatives from companies etc – Thursday 3rd March 2016 Edgbarrow Careers Evening – an opportunity to meet and ask questions to representatives from companies etc – Thursday 3rd March 2016

19. Things to Think About - Keep Your Options Open Investigate All Ideas Do You Need a Back-Up Plan ? Don’t know What You Want to Do? - DON’T PANIC !

20. Your Future!!! Thanks for listening