THE ENGLISH MARTYRS SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

THE ENGLISH MARTYRS SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM COLLEGE OPTIONS AFTER YEAR 11 MS LIDDELL

AIM • You should know what the schools careers support can offer you • You should know what options are available to you after finishing secondary school • You will know where to look for further information • You will know who can help you with making important choices and decisions

YOUR FUTURE YOUR CHOICE Where do I go from here?

SEARCHING AND RESEARCHING YOU CAN FIND THE RIGHT PATHWAY FOR YOU Although there is no magic formula for choosing your next step, you can start by asking yourself some key questions that help students find the right ‘fit’. DO • Learn about key qualities of each college/training provider who offers the courses you • • are considering Ask about the pass rates and positive destinations of their learners Ask them what engagement they have with employers and universities Ask them about the additional support, enrichment and extra curricular activities they offer GET ADVICE from your impartial careers advisor DON’T • Copy or follow your friends choices • Choose a college because it is new and has newer facilities • Choose a college because it has more free time • Choose a college last minute because you have not researched properly

WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE? Careers Team Provides you with Impartial Information, advice and guidance on all options available. You will all have a 1: 1 careers meeting to discuss all of your careers ideas, plans and needs. You can also drop-in before school, during break, lunchtime and afterschool. ROOM 1. 31 School Resources On-line Gro. Far school website and U-explore products Tutor base Careers Information Box School shared area Notice boards Library The National Careers Guidance Website and phone line www. nationalcareersservice. direct. gov. uk Telephone: 0800 100 900 Family Contact and Support Hub(FCSH) Formerly known as connexions and IYSS. This service provides an additional resource for general personal, emotional and health information, advice and guidance (IAG). It is available as a ‘one stop shop’ Telephone Windsor Offices Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Monday – Friday 09: 00 to 5: 00 pm and Saturday 10: 00 to 2: 00 pm 01429 284043 / 523900

Tuesday 5 th November 2019 St Anne's Hall Is during school hours and is your chance to meet and talk to people about your career plans. Over 20 colleges and training providers will be in attendance. This careers event is designed to provide information relating to education, training and apprenticeship opportunities that are available to young people within Hartlepool post 16 and beyond. U Band P 2 – Mixed Band Subjects Students to come directly to hall after Period 1 X Band P 3 – Mixed Band Subjects Students to come directly to hall after break

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? All students aged 16 -19 whether following an academic, vocational or mix of both are expect to follow a study programme. Foundation Learning Higher Education Further Education Traineeship Apprenticeship • • GCSE and Re-sits A Level BTEC’s T Levels Diplomas Vocational Qualifications Vocational qualifications with A level - (combined courses)

QUALIFICATION COMPARISON TABLE

T LEVELS Currently only 4 providers in the Northeast: • Durham 6 th Form Centre • New College Durham • Gateshead College • St Thomas More Catholic School, Blayton T Levels are new courses coming in September 2020, which will follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. 2 -year courses Developed in collaboration with businesses to meet the needs of industry and prepares students for work. T Levels are a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience of 315 hours (approximately 45 days). They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.

THINKING OF A DEGREE - THERE ARE MANY ROUTES Vocational Courses Professional Qualifications T Levels A Levels Degree Advanced/Higher Apprenticeships but some careers require specific pathways and courses – check!

HIGHER AND FURTHER EDUCATION: WHERE CAN I STUDY? Sixth Form Colleges e. g. English Martyrs Sixth Form, Hartlepool Sixth Form, Dyke House 6 th Form, Bede College at Billingham, Middlesbrough College, East Durham College Standard entry requirements for A level/Level 3 courses – 5 GCSE Level 4> including Math and English Some subjects are higher such as Math, English and Science – CHECK! Colleges of F. E. e. g. HCFE, East Durham and Houghall College, Stockton Riverside College, Middlesbrough College, Askham Bryham College Courses offered from Entry Level to Level 3 Specialist Colleges and Training Providers e. g. Cleveland College of Art & Design, NETA, Springboard, Proactive Training, TTE, Carillion Courses offered from Entry Level to Level 3

COLLEGE OPEN EVENTS - 2019 -2020 Tue 1 st Oct 5: 00 – 7: 00 pm HCFE Thur 14 th Nov 5: 00 – 7: 00 pm Wed 15 th Jan 5: 00– 7: 00 pm Thur 6 th Feb 5: 30 – 8: 00 pm (Apprenticeship Open Evening) EMS Thur 7 th Nov 6: 00 – 8: 00 pm Thur 6 th Feb 6: 00 – 8: 00 pm HSFC Sat 12 th Oct 10: 00 – 1: 00 pm Wed 13 th Nov 4: 30 – 7: 30 pm Tues 3 rd Dec 4: 30 – 7: 30 pm Sat 1 st Feb 10: 00 – 1: 00 pm Wed 2 nd Oct 5: 00 – 6: 30 pm Wed 9 th Oct 5: 00 – 6: 30 pm Wed 6 th Nov 5: 00 – 6: 30 pm Wed 23 rd Oct 5: 00 – 6: 30 pm Wed 4 th Dec 5: 00 – 6: 30 pm Wed 18 th Dec 5: 00 – 6: 30 pm Mon 23 rd Sep 4: 30 – 6: 30 pm Tue 15 th Oct 5: 00 – 8: 00 pm Sat 9 th Nov 10: 00 – 12: 30 pm Thur 12 th Dec 5: 00 – 7: 30 pm Sat 1 st Feb 10: 00 – 12: 30 pm Wed 18 th Mar 5: 00 – 7: 30 pm Mon 7 th Oct 5: 30 – 7: 30 pm Thur 14 th Nov 5: 30 – 7: 30 pm Tue 4 th Feb 5: 30 – 7: 30 pm Thur 3 rd Oct 5: 30 - 7: 30 pm Thur 7 th Nov 5: 30 - 7: 30 pm (Apprenticeship Open Evening) Thur 30 th Jan 5: 30 – 7: 30 pm Tue 22 nd Oct 5: 30 – 7: 30 pm Thur 21 st Nov 5: 30 – 7: 30 pm Thur 6 th Feb 5: 30 – 7: 30 pm The Northern School of Art (CCAD) Tue 1 st Oct 5: 30 – 8: 00 pm Sat 16 th Nov 10: 00 – 2: 00 pm Sat 18 th Jan 10: 00 – 2: 00 pm Mon 17 th Feb 10: 00 – 12: 00 pm Sat 28 th Mar 10: 00 – 2: 00 pm Sat 13 th June 10: 00 – 2: 00 pm Askham Bryan Tue 1 st Oct 5: 00 – 6: 30 pm Sat 9 th Nov 10: 30 – 1: 30 pm Sat 1 st Feb 10: 30 – 1: 30 pm Tue 3 rd Mar 5: 00 – 6: 30 pm Tue 12 th May 5: 00 - 6: 30 pm Catcote College To be advised East Durham & Houghall College Middlesbrough College Stockton Riverside Peterlee Durham Bookable appointments

SUPPORT PROGRAMM E Apprenticeship Assembly Tutor time MONDAY 16 TH DECEMBER Apprenticeship Drop in workshops TUESDAY 14 TH JANUARY After school in the Resource Centre TUESDAY 21 ST JANUARY 3 -4 pm HCFE Apprenticeship Preparation Day TO BE CONFIRMED AT LATER DATE - (FEB OR MAR ½ TERM)

APPRENTICESHIPS • Employed – earn while you learn • Receive a Wage (minimum £ 3. 70 per hour or £ 129. 50 for 35 hour week) • Places are very competitive • You may have to travel • You will need to meet the deadline for applications • There are different levels of apprenticeship Remember this is a recruitment process!

GETTING AN APPRENTICESHIP Entrance Tests Interview Find an employer Very competitive – ALWAYS HAVE A BACK UP PLAN!! Attend all Apprenticeship events and workshops on offer to increase your chances of success

A Traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that is focused on giving young people the skills and experience that employers are looking for. At its core are work preparation training, English and Maths for those who need it and a high quality work experience placement.

FOUNDATION LEARNING Individual learning programme – wide range of qualifications can be studied. Offered at entry level and level 1 (may be appropriate for those who are not expecting A – C grades at GCSE) Progression – Can move on to study BTEC’s, GCSEs, NVQ’s, or gain an Apprenticeship or find employment

UNIFORMED SERVICES You will have to pass medicals, fitness tests, interviews and selection days Not as easy as you might think to be accepted! Need to visit local careers offices (Borough Road, Middlesbrough) for respective forces if interested Have something else in place in case you are unsuccessful or if you do not get a September start date You can apply when you are 15 years and 9 month, with parental consent

THINKING AHEAD…. . • What will I be able to do after college/apprenticeship etc • What can my course or training programme lead on to? • Is it suitable for my future career ambitions? • Can they lead to: • Higher Education – HND’s, Foundation degrees, degrees etc • Advanced /Higher/Degree Apprenticeships • Employment • Gap Year/Travelling

WHERE TO GET INFORMATION? • Careers Advisor, Tutor and library in school • Careers Software - Gro. Far • National Careers website and phone line • The National Apprenticeship Website • The schools website links • U-explore • Prospectuses and other publications • Internet e. g. Indeed, JOBS 4 U • College Open Evenings & Events • FSCH One Stop Shop or phone line website and careers tools

GROFAR CAREERS SYSTEM WHAT DOES IT DO? Provide a means to record the student career journey • • • Careers Activity – Events, Records of careers meeting, actions and research Enables personalised careers information to be communicated Builds year on year careers activities Enrichment Employability skills Work experience Voluntary Work Destinations Request Additional Careers Meetings You are invited to this system via your school email Puts the student at the heart of the process Utilise technology – cloud and mobile The modern approach to a “Record of achievement”

THINGS TO DO NOW! • Log into Gro. Far and create your action plan. • Apply for sixth form/college/ apprenticeships – you can apply to as many places as you want and you can do this as early as October • Attend all college and apprenticeship interviews • Open a bank account (you will need this for part-time work/Apprenticeship payments etc) • Get work experience or voluntary work • Create your CV • Continue your hard work in Year 11 to achieve the best results you can

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CAREERS MEETINGS TODAY Appointment cards have been distributed via your tutor