Options AfterOptions AfterYear 11Year 11

Tuesday 7Tuesday 7thth October 2014 October 2014

Helen HobsonHelen HobsonPersonal AdviserPersonal Adviser

What is Adviza (Connexions)?

Service for young people – giving independent advice & guidance on: education, jobs & careers, and other issues

Adviza was (Connexions) Advisers visit School

Bracknell Connexions Centre – 3a Charles Square, Tel 0845 408 5008

Raising the Participation Age Raising the Participation Age (RPA)(RPA)

Vast majority of 16 & 17 year olds Vast majority of 16 & 17 year olds already continue in education or already continue in education or trainingtraining

Government has introduced RPAGovernment has introduced RPA Students in Year 11 will now Students in Year 11 will now

continue in education or training continue in education or training until the end of the school year in until the end of the school year in which they turn 18which they turn 18

What does this mean?What does this mean?

Your Options After Year Your Options After Year 1111

Continue in full time education Continue in full time education

Work based Learning Work based Learning (Apprenticeship)(Apprenticeship)

Full time work or volunteering with a Full time work or volunteering with a part time training course (accredited)part time training course (accredited)

How To Choose?

Things you need to think about –

Your Interests

What you’re good at – skills and strengths

GCSE grades

Education – Education – WhereWhere to to Study?Study?

Edgbarrow Sixth FormEdgbarrow Sixth Form Further Education CollegeFurther Education College

→ → Bracknell & Wokingham, Bracknell & Wokingham, Reading College, BCA, Newbury Reading College, BCA, Newbury College, Farnborough College of College, Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough 6Technology, Farnborough 6thth FormForm

Education – What to Study?

Different levels of courses after GCSEs

Level 3 Courses Examples – A levels; BTEC NationalUsually need minimum 4 A* - C grades at GCSE

Level 2 CoursesExamples – BTEC First; NVQ Level 2Usually need mix of GCSEs D –E

Level 1 CoursesGCSEs grades E- F

Edgbarrow Sixth FormEdgbarrow Sixth Form

GeographyGeography Government and PoliticsGovernment and Politics HistoryHistory MathematicsMathematics

Mathematics with Mathematics with MechanicsMechanics

StatisticsStatistics Further MathematicsFurther Mathematics

Media StudiesMedia Studies Photography Photography Physical EducationPhysical Education PhysicsPhysics PsychologyPsychology Religion, Philosophy & Religion, Philosophy &

EthicsEthics SociologySociology

ArtArt BiologyBiology Business StudiesBusiness Studies ChemistryChemistry Computing Computing Product DesignProduct Design

Graphic ProductsGraphic Products Resistant MaterialsResistant Materials

Drama and Theatre Drama and Theatre StudiesStudies

EconomicsEconomics English – Creative WritingEnglish – Creative Writing English LanguageEnglish Language English LiteratureEnglish Literature LanguagesLanguages

FrenchFrench GermanGerman SpanishSpanish

Over 25 subjects to Over 25 subjects to choose from:choose from:

Edgbarrow Sixth FormEdgbarrow Sixth Form BTECs – Level 3 Diploma BTECs – Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to 2 A-(equivalent to 2 A-

Levels)Levels) BusinessBusiness Health and Social CareHealth and Social Care Information TechnologyInformation Technology Performing ArtsPerforming Arts Sports ScienceSports Science

Great Results Great Results 26% A*-A at A Level in 201426% A*-A at A Level in 2014 61% A*-B at A Level in 201461% A*-B at A Level in 2014 84% Distinction* - Distinction at L3 BTEC 84% Distinction* - Distinction at L3 BTEC

in 2014in 2014

Courses at College – Courses at College – Level 3Level 3 A-Levels & GCSE ResitsA-Levels & GCSE Resits

Level 3 courses such as National Level 3 courses such as National Certificates and National Diplomas in:Certificates and National Diplomas in: Construction, Electrics & PlumbingConstruction, Electrics & Plumbing Engineering & Motor VehicleEngineering & Motor Vehicle ChildcareChildcare Hairdressing & BeautyHairdressing & Beauty SportSport Travel & TourismTravel & Tourism ITIT Catering & HospitalityCatering & Hospitality Horticulture & Animal CareHorticulture & Animal Care Art & DesignArt & Design Media & PhotographyMedia & Photography Public Services Public Services

Courses at College – Levels 1 Courses at College – Levels 1 and 2and 2

Level 2 courses: e.g. First Level 2 courses: e.g. First Diplomas in variety of subjects:Diplomas in variety of subjects: Health & Social Care, Art & Design, Health & Social Care, Art & Design,

Vehicle Fitting and Construction Vehicle Fitting and Construction etcetc

Foundation LearningFoundation Learning Improve literacy and numeracyImprove literacy and numeracy Build confidence & self esteemBuild confidence & self esteem Work ExperienceWork Experience

Year 11 - Important points to remember….Year 11 - Important points to remember…. Only about Only about 8 months8 months to go before your to go before your examinations!examinations!Work hard towards GCSEs/BTECs and make sure your coursework is up to dateWork hard towards GCSEs/BTECs and make sure your coursework is up to dateAny problems with subjects then speak to your teachers now, because achieving 5 or 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 11more A* - C grades in your GCSEs (or equivalent) gives you more options after Year 11DO YOUR BEST!DO YOUR BEST!

Your options after Year 11 include:Your options after Year 11 include: Sixth Form Sixth Form – – You can study AS Levels, A Levels or BTECs in a range of subjects at most Sixth 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 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 AS this term and talk to your teachers. Edgbarrow Sixth Form currently offers the opportunity to study AS and A Level, BTECsand A Level, BTECs and a number of Level 2 vocational qualifications. Further details can be obtained and a number of Level 2 vocational qualifications. Further details can be obtained from the 2014/15 prospectus which will be available from main reception after half term.from the 2014/15 prospectus which will be available from main reception after half term. You are able You are able to move to other School Forms if you wish. to move to other School Forms if you wish.

CollegeCollege – You can also study AS Levels, A Levels or Diplomas or you could choose practical – 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 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 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 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 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 check degree courses and university entry requirements on websites to ensure that vocational qualifications are accepted – see useful websites below for further information. qualifications are accepted – see useful websites below for further information.

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships – – The ‘earn-while-you-learn’ route.The ‘earn-while-you-learn’ route. This is This is where you work and study at the where you work and study at the same time. You may perhaps split your week between college and a workplace. Apprenticeships are 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 available in a range of industries i.e. Construction, Childcare, Business, and Hairdressing and they take about 18 months. However, about 18 months. However, be awarebe aware, presently there are limited apprenticeships available. A-C grades , 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 at GCSE, especially in English and Maths may be required. Look on the National Apprenticeship Service website.website.

Employment – Employment – You can look for a full time job, however it must involve part-time training You can look for a full time job, however it must involve part-time training leading to an accredited qualification.leading to an accredited qualification.

More information on this option is available via the following link: More information on this option is available via the following link: http://www.education.gov.uk/16to19/participation/rpa/a00201391/useful-information-what-does-raising-the-participation-age-mean-for-me

Actions to take nowActions to take now Start researching your ideas after Year 11 Start researching your ideas after Year 11 NOW! NOW! Attend Sixth Form and College open days to get a better idea (see next page).Attend Sixth Form and College open days to get a better idea (see next page). Apply for Sixth Form / College by Jan/Feb 2015 at the latest Apply for Sixth Form / College by Jan/Feb 2015 at the latest (check on websites re (check on websites re

dates)dates) You can make more than one application and decide which offer you wish to accept You can make more than one application and decide which offer you wish to accept

after you receive your results.after you receive your results. Financial support is available via the 16-19 Bursary Fund, further details can be Financial support is available via the 16-19 Bursary Fund, further details can be

obtained via the following link: obtained via the following link: http://www.education.gov.uk/search/results?q=16-19+bursary and from the and from the individual educational establishments.individual educational establishments.

Useful Websites-Useful Websites- Adviza – Adviza – www.adviza.org.uk Careers ideas – Careers ideas – https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx University Information - University Information - www.ucas.co.uk

Edgbarrow Sixth Formwww.edgbarrowschool.co.ukThursday 20th November 2014 -6.00pm-8.30pmHead of Sixth Form – Tony Evans

Bracknell & Wokingham Tel : 0845 330 3343 - www.bracknell.ac.ukSaturday 15th November 2014 - 10am-3pmWednesday 11th February 2015 – 4-7.30pmA Level & vocational Courses Information Evening for Students - Monday 13th May 2015, 6-8pm

Reading CollegeTel : 0800 036 8888-www.reading-college.ac.uk Wednesday 12th November 2014 – 5-7.30pmSaturday 7th March 2015 – 9.30am-12.30pmWednesday 6th May 2015 – 5-7.30pm

Berks College of Agriculture (BCA) Tel : 01628 824444 Pre-Register for open Event on line: http://www.bca.ac.uk/event/open-eveningThursday 9th October 2014Saturday 29th November 2014

Guildford CollegeTel: 01483 44 85 85 Tuesday 16th October 2014 – 5.30pm-8pmThursday 21st October 2014 – 5.30pm-8pm Thursday 13th November 2014 – 5.30-8pm

East Berks College Tel : 0845 3732500 www.eastberks.ac.uk (Langley & Windsor Campuses)Tuesday 25th November 2014 – 4-7pmThursday 27th November – 4-7pmMonday 26th January 2015 – 4-7pmWednesday 28th January 2015 – 4-7pm

Farnborough College of Technology Tel: 01252 405555 www.farn-ct.ac.ukWednesday 22rd October 2014 – 4-7.30pm *Wednesday 19thth November 2014 -4-7.30pm **Aldershot campus open for advice on Construction courses

Farnborough Sixth Form CollegeTel: 01252 688200www.farnborough.ac.uk www.farnborough.ac.uk/admissions (see website for admissions details and online application area)

Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th October 2014 – 3.30pm-9pmNB: The on-line application process will be open from early November – see website.

Strodes College , Egham, Surrey Tel: 01784 437506www.strodes.ac.uk Email for details – info@strodes.ac.uk

UTC Reading (New Science College)Tel: 0118 938 1020http://www.utcreading.co.ukCheck website for open events

INFORMATION FOR YEAR 11 STUDENTSCareers Advize Limited can help you to:Decide on plans after Year 11Look at college & 6th form coursesChoose the right courses for your chosen career.Check university entry requirements and what subjects you need.

If you would like an individual appointment in school please speak to Mrs. Robinson, Careers & Work Related Learning Administrator or email her on Karen.Robinson@edgbarrowschool.co.uk

APPLY EARLY for college courses – the popular courses fill up very quickly. Make sure you apply for more than one & keep your options open, even if you are unsure at present about your future plans, you will not be committed & you can change your mind later.

Useful Links:www.adviza.org.ukwww.apprenticeships.org.uk http://russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices (advice on courses needed for some University entrance)

Sixth Form & College Sixth Form & College Application ProcessApplication Process

Order prospectusesOrder prospectuses Attend open eveningsAttend open evenings Apply early – end of Jan at the Apply early – end of Jan at the

latestlatest Receive letter about an interviewReceive letter about an interview Attend interview – & possible Attend interview – & possible

assessment Offer or Not??assessment Offer or Not??

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships

Employment with training, working Employment with training, working towards NVQ (National Vocational towards NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)Qualification)

Offered in various occupations e.g Offered in various occupations e.g Construction, Hairdressing, Childcare, Construction, Hairdressing, Childcare, Motor Vehicle, ICT, Catering & moreMotor Vehicle, ICT, Catering & more

To apply, speak with an Adviza, PA or To apply, speak with an Adviza, PA or check out www.apprenticeships.org.uk check out www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Adviza has a vacancy service for school Adviza has a vacancy service for school leaversleavers

Post 16 BursaryPost 16 Bursary

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

Finding WorkFinding Work Internet – online recruitment sites - Internet – online recruitment sites -

www.fish4jobs.co.uk or www.totaljobs.comwww.fish4jobs.co.uk or www.totaljobs.com

Local Papers - Bracknell news, Crowthorne Local Papers - Bracknell news, Crowthorne TimesTimes

National Papers (& their websites) – Guardian, National Papers (& their websites) – Guardian, TelegraphTelegraph

Employment AgenciesEmployment Agencies Manpower, Reed, Hays, Adecco Manpower, Reed, Hays, Adecco

Adviza vacancy service for school leaversAdviza vacancy service for school leavers

Contact employers directly (spec letters)Contact employers directly (spec letters)

Talk, Research, Action!Talk, Research, Action! Adviza, Personal Advisers Adviza, Personal Advisers Karen Robinson – Careers & Work Related Karen Robinson – Careers & Work Related

Learning @ EdgbarrowLearning @ Edgbarrow TeachersTeachers Parents, Friends & FamilyParents, Friends & Family Attend sixth form and college open events Attend sixth form and college open events Edgbarrow Sixth Form Information Edgbarrow Sixth Form Information

Evening – Thursday 20th November 2014Evening – Thursday 20th November 2014 Edgbarrow Careers Evening Edgbarrow Careers Evening – an – an

opportunity to meet and ask questions to opportunity to meet and ask questions to representatives from companies etc – representatives from companies etc – Thursday 5th March 2015Thursday 5th March 2015

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 !

Your Future!!!Your Future!!!

Thanks for listeningThanks for listening