Pathways Post16 Format of the Evening The Sixth

Pathways Post-16

Format of the Evening • The Sixth Form route • Vocational Courses at college • Apprenticeships • Study support for Year 11 • Top study tips for Year 11 • In the Northgate Sixth Form Centre – a chance to meet representatives from local learning providers.

Triangle of Learning Motivation Purposeful Practice Master Coaching Inspired by ‘Bounce’ by Matthew Syed

Motivation • Youth unemployment x 3 higher than the national average … • Yet … 750, 000 vacancies unfilled – need key skills – employers need pupils to fill the skills gap • Work experience (38%)

Which Way now? • Huge choice post-16 • Options are full time education e. g. school / college • Or work-based learning e. g. an apprenticeship/part time education with employment or voluntary work • Competition for places

The September Guarantee/RPA • Ensures that every 16 and 17 year old is offered an appropriate place of learning for the September following the end of compulsory education • Raising the Participation Age – The law has changed – young people must stay in learning until the age of 18 • A back up option is vital for many young people to avoid becoming NEET (Not in education, employment or training)

Influences on Young People 1. Parents 2. Friends/Peers 3. Teachers Young people do value advice!

Support at Northgate • Careers Lessons (Mr Gaffney) • Careers Adviser (Mrs Calder & Mrs • • Cook) Information & Guidance – College routes (Mrs Flame) Teachers

Typical destinations • Sixth Forms – 56% • Further Education – 37% • Apprenticeship / Work with Training – 6% • NEET – 1%

Qualifications @ Post-16 Centres

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Curriculum • Wide curriculum and choice • Over 30 subjects offered at level 3 • Preparation for Advanced Level Study course Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP 4 3 DL www. northgatesixthform. co. uk l Tel: 01473 210123 Email: northgatesixthform@northgate. Suffolk. sch. uk | northgatesixthform | @northgatesixthform

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English Language & Mathematics • GCSE grade 3 -0 in English Language, you will have to continue studying this subject • GCSE grade 3 -0 in Mathematics, you will have to continue studying this subject

A Levels: Introduction • • • A (Advanced) Level 3 Qualifications Widely recognised One of the main routes into higher education Useful for employment Linear

A Levels: Entry Requirements • Usually you need at least five or six GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 (A* to C) • Must have either Maths or English at GCSE grade 4 or above (preferably both) • Sometimes, you need a grade 6 (B grade) in a particular subject to take it at A Level

A Levels: How many? • Most students studying A Levels start by following three or four A Levels in their first year • Most then take three subjects in their second year through to A Level • This means you can keep your options open about which subjects to study as a full A Level • Many schools/colleges also make students take some form of enrichment qualification

GCSE/Level 2 • Programmes available that enable students to get their GCSE grade 4 in English and/or Maths • Improve their overall profile • Keeps options open for another year

Work Related Qualifications BTEC Cambridge/OCR Nationals

What they are …. . • • • Work related Practical, real world approach to learning Develop skills required for the workplace Provide progression to employment Can lead to progression onto higher education programmes • Developed with employers’ representatives

Assessment • Realistic, work-based assignments • Often coursework orientated • Practical approach to assessment • Internally assessed, externally moderated

Some Examples • • • Animal Management • Art & Design • Business • Construction • Engineering • Health & Social Care • Agriculture Hospitality Travel & Tourism Leisure Media Performing Arts Public Services Sport ICT

What are apprenticeships? Ø Full time REAL job Ø Earn a wage whilst you learn a qualification Ø Eligibility - 16 years old and live in England Ø Relevant and practical experience Ø 3 components ü Qualification (eg – NVQ) ü Work Experience ü Functional Skills Maths & English (Unless GCSE 4+ is achieved)

Apprenticeship levels Apprenticeship Type Level Equivalent educational level Intermediate 2 5 GCSE’s A*-C /grades 9 -4 Advanced 3 2 A-Level Passes Higher 4, 5 Higher education certificate/ Diploma or a foundation degree Degree 6 Bachelor’s degree 7 Master’s degree

Benefits Ø Earn while you learn Ø Relevant and practical experience Ø Gain a degree or equivalent qualification with a higher apprenticeship Ø No University Debt

Apply for live apprenticeships www. findapprenticeship. service. gov. uk

Recent vacancies Sous Chef MARSTON'S PLC Advanced Level Apprenticeship £ 320 per week Apprentice Accountant TURNERS (IPSWICH) LIMITED Advanced Level Apprenticeship £ 196 per week Apprentice BMW Motor Vehicle Technician BMW GROUP ACADEMY Advanced Level Apprenticeship £ 148 per week IT Infrastructure Technician Apprentice HYBRID ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Advanced Level Apprentice £ 138. 75 per week Apprentice Dental Nurse THE LIGHTHOUSE DENTAL Advanced Level Apprenticeship £ 111. 00 - £ 293. 00 per week

Key Dates • 10 th Oct - Open Evening (a chance to talk to teachers about Sixth Form) • 12 th Nov - Sixth Form interview evenings begin • 22 nd Nov - Year 11 Reports and advice letters • w/c 26 th Nov - Wellbeing week • 4 th Dec - English Language mock exam • 5 th Dec - Sixth Form info. evening • End of Autumn Term - deadline for some college applications

Key Dates • 3 rd-10 th Jan - Mock GCSE exams • 14 th Jan - Sixth Form applications close • 24 th Jan - Year 11 Mock results day • 14 th Feb - Year 11 Parents’ Evening • 27 th Mar - Year 11 Revision Advice Evening • 13 th May - GCSE written exams begin

Key Dates • Note: – Mock and actual exams in practical subjects and speaking exams for languages will take place over the course of the year. – Pupils will be informed of dates by their teachers.

Key Dates • 3 rd-10 th Jan - Mock GCSE exams • 14 th Jan - Sixth Form applications close • 24 th Jan - Year 11 Mock results day • 14 th Feb - Year 11 Parents’ Evening • 27 th Mar - Year 11 Revision Advice Evening • 13 th May - GCSE written exams begin • 27 th Jun - Year 11 Prom • 22 nd Aug - GCSE results published

The Principles of Learning and Revision

The 5 Rs

The 5 Rs - Pupil Guide

The Need for Revision

Making Learning Stick • • • Learn Repeat

How to Revise • Choose a topic to study • Start by testing yourself • Identify areas of weakness • Focus on improving these areas • Re-test understanding • Clarify any remaining misunderstanding • Move on to the next topic

The (Re)Testing Effect • Revision shouldn’t be ‘comfortable’ – revising areas you already know leads to overconfidence and self-delusion • ‘Effortful retrieval’ of information: – strengthens memory pathways – enhances long-term memory • Pupils using repeated re-testing can recall 50 % more than those who use repeated study.

Maths example

GCSE Pod • • PTA-funded school subscription Individual pupil log-ins Teachers can set tasks for pupils Pupils can search for and watch podcasts on areas of difficulty • Part of the revision process

GCSE Pod • Making the process work

Does GCSE Pod Work?

Revision Support • Homework and Revision Centre – Mon-Thurs, 3: 15 -4: 30 – last year: • less than 5 times: average Prog. 8 = +0. 32 • more than 20 times: average Prog. 8 = +0. 85 • Department drop-ins / masterclasses • Subject criteria • Past paper questions – with mark schemes to check • Revision guides – to help with understanding

What do pupils need? • • A calm, organised place to work Access to online resources Flash cards / pens / highlighters Box files / document wallets Tea Sleep Moral support

What next? • Attend open evenings/days/taster sessions • Meeting deadlines for courses is vital • The more training and qualifications you have the better your chances of getting and keeping a job that you enjoy • Be positive and confident and well informed and you will make the your future correct choices for

Thank you for coming Please make your way over to the Northgate Sixth Centre now if you would like to find out more information from any of the institutions represented.