1 Progression 2 Choices at 16 School or

1 Progression

2 Choices at 16+ School or 6 th form colleges Further Education College Apprenticeships Voluntary work along side training

3 King Edward VI, Sixth Form Academic Entry – over ¾ of students go to university requirements for each subject Assessment is written – final year exams Destinations 80% University 20% employment or training

4 Choosing your A-levels 3 A-levels and enrichments Combination important for some University subjects – do some research e. g. Medicine = Chemistry/Biology/Maths Broad factor range – enjoyment is often a key

5 Subjects Art English Literature Music Technology Biology Extended Project Physical Education Business Film Studies Philosophy & Ethics Chemistry French Photography Classical Civ. Geography Physics Computer Science German Psychology Dance Government & Politics Sociology Drama & Theatre History (Early or Modern) Spanish Economics Mathematics & Further Maths Textiles English Language Music

6 Abbeygate Sixth Form College Located on the playing field near West Suffolk College Opens September 2019 Every student guaranteed a business connection Exciting collaboration between local schools(King Edward, Stour Valley, Sybil Andrews, Newmarket and One) and West Suffolk College

7 Further Education Colleges Courses at every industry sector, every level Courses vary in terms of size, assessment, time (most full-time courses 3 days a week) Should Offer provide progression to the next level a different way of learning Independence Fresh start – but with support

Courses and Qualifications Agriculture Animal studies Art & Design Business Childcare Construction Electrical Engineering Hair and Beauty Health & Social Care Horticulture Hospitality ICT Land based Media Public Services Performing Arts Sport Travel & Tourism

LEVEL 3 Entry Requirements 5 x GCSE’s Grade 4 or above, including maths and English at Level 4 Duration Types Of Courses 2 Years Progression Level 3 Extended Diploma Advanced Apprenticeship University Higher Apprenticeship Employment Level 2 Diploma Intermediate Apprenticeship Full-time Level 3 course or an Advanced Apprenticeship Level 1 Diploma Traineeship Full-time Level 2 Course or an Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 3 is equivalent to 3 A Levels and up to 168 UCAS Points LEVEL 2 Entry Requirements 4 x GCSE’s Grade 3 or above including maths or English at Level 3 1 Year LEVEL 1 Entry Requirements 2 x GCSE’s Grade 3 or above 1 Year

Tariff 56 48 40 32 28 24 20 16 12 10 8 A Levels A* A B C D E Extended Project 10 A* A B C D E Tariff BTEC Diploma Extended 168 D* D* D* 160 152 144 128 112 104 96 80 64 56 48 32 D* D* DD DDM DMM MMP MPP PPP D* D* D* D DD DM MM MP PP

11 Further Education Colleges West Suffolk College Easton and Otley College (Land based specialist) Suffolk New College Cambridge Regional College of West Anglia Norwich City College

12 6 th Form Colleges The Sixth Form College, Colchester Long Road/ Hills Road, Cambridge Suffolk One, Ipswich Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds

13 Apprenticeships Overview Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice you will: work alongside experienced staff gain job-specific skills earn a wage and get holiday pay study towards a related qualification (usually one day a week) Apprenticeships take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level.

14 Apprenticeships Aren’t Only For Trades 500 Science & Mathematics 1, 250 Arts, Media, Publishing 8, 190 Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Care 8, 300 Education & Training 14, 860 Leisure, Travel & Tourism 16, 020 Information, Communication Technology 21, 460 Construction, Planning & the Built Environment 78, 480 Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies 84, 680 Retail & Commercial Enterprise 132, 440 Health, Public Services & Care 143, 190 Business, Administration & Law

15 Apprenticeships Levels of apprenticeship An apprenticeship has an equivalent education level and can be: Intermediate - equivalent to 5 GCSE passes Advanced - equivalent to 2 A level passes Higher - can lead to NVQ Level 4 and above, or a foundation degree

16 Apprenticeship Pay Age From 1 April 2017 Rate per hour 25 and over (National Living Wage) £ 7. 50 21 and over 18 to 20 Under 18 £ 6. 70 £ 5. 30 £ 3. 87 Apprentice (under age 19 or in first year of apprenticeship) £ 3. 30

17 More Information Attend ALL open events Make appointments to see me Use websites regularly as updated daily www. thesource. me. uk Maria Pieretti – Information, Advice and Guidance Abbi Thorpe – Sixth Form Co-ordinator