1. Year 11 IAG session. Aims: To understand what different qualifications mean To understand 6 th Form pathways To understand what you need for different courses/an intro to what Uni’s look for To have the opportunity to speak to a member of staff about your specific plan To have some time to research your own options

2. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 GCSE A*-C GCE A levels BTEC Level 1 BTEC Level 2 (Business, Art, H&S Care) BTEC Level 3 (Sport, Business, Health and Social Care, Leisure and Tourism ) ‘Traditional’ route Vocational Route GCSE D-G 100% coursework assessed Majority examination University or work related choices Different pathways Swakeleys Sixth Form

3. Pathways 4 Pathways to ensure that all students achieve their potential The Pathways are based on GCSE APS IMPORTANT: All pathways are in negotiation with Mr Hull on interview and on recommendations from subject staff prior to that interview. A*ABCDEFG 87654321 Pathways in 6 th Form

4. Pathway 1 Aimed at the A*/A grade students Yr 12 4 AS and General Studies Yr 134 A2 and EPQ Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 6.4+ Pathway 1

5. Pathway 2 Aimed at the A/B/C grade students Yr 124 AS and General Studies Yr 133 or 4 A2 Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 5.8-6.39 Pathway 2

6. Pathway 3 Aimed at the B/C/D grade students Yr 121 AS and 3 Level 3 qualifications Yr 131 A2 and 2 or 3 Level 3 qualifications Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 5-5.79 Pathway 3

7. Pathway 4 Aimed at the vocational students from KS4 A combination of Level 3 qualifications over the 2 years Students will qualify for this pathway if they achieve APS (GCSE) of 5 and below. Pathway 4

8. THE RUSSELL GROUP: Oldest 24 Universities Eg : Birmingham expects 7A*s at GCSE (as well as top A levels) to do Medicine Eg: Imperial requires A* in Maths to do Computer Science Eg: Economics requires A* in A Level Maths (many Russell Group Uni’s) NB: if you want to do Law at Uni- you should NOT choose Law at A Level!! You need to research this carefully BEFORE selecting your A Levels.

9. THE 1994 Group: Newer Univerisites established to promote excellence in research and teaching Many of these Unis will require AAA! NB: if you want to do Law at Uni- you should NOT choose Law at A Level!! You need to research this carefully BEFORE selecting your A Levels.

11. Keep up to date & follow: @Swakeleysschool @swak6thform

12. Pick a course from the drop down menu, then see the order of Uni’s for that course. http://www.theguardian.com/education/universityguide

13. This is great to see the subjects available and then you can look into the requirements for various Uni’s.

14. A great 2 min DVD on Apprenticeships and lots of other IAG for those interested.

15. RESEARCH TIME! Go to our website, 6 th form page, then the Higher Education page. Use each of the links: 1)UCAS 2)The Guardian 3)Apprenticeships Find out more about your area of interest! You will be looking for UNDERGRADUATE courses if searching Uni courses.