cirencester deer park school post 16 parents’ information evening thursday 8 october 2009 7pm to...

CirencesterDeer Park School

Post 16 Parents’ Information Evening

Thursday 8 October 2009 7pm to 8pm

Your Journey Continues…


Colleagues

• Libby Reed – Cirencester College

• Nicola Styler – Stroud College in Gloucestershire


Aims for the Evening

• Start thinking about Post 16 Options

• Make people aware of the different types of routes available Post 16

• Highlight the make up of the different courses

• Highlight the Open Evenings that are approaching


AS and A ‘levels

An introduction


What are they?• Level 3 qualifications

• AS forms the first year and is a qualification in its own right

• If the student studies for a further year they can gain the A2 part of the qualification to form the whole A ‘level


The advantages• Allows students to keep their options open or to

specialise

• Most students study four subjects at AS level

• There is a huge choice of subjects

• Recognised by Universities and employers


What entry requirements do you need?

• Mainly C grades at GCSE from a recommended list of subjects

• Some subjects and courses may need a B grade

• Colleges and schools entry requirements vary


How many hours will you study and how will you be assessed?

• The average time allocation of teaching hours is five per subject

• You will need to study for a further five hours outside class

• Assessment can be by examination, practical or coursework, though this is cut back

from 2008


Changes to AS and A-levels from Sept 2008

These include:• An A* grade at A-level• Fewer units in some subjects to reduce

examination pressure• The introduction of the extended project EPQ,

worth half an A-level, encouraging research and planning

• Applied AS and A-levels will not be re-structured


What do the grades mean?• Grades A* to E represent a pass at AS or A’

level

• The AS is worth 50% of the full A’ level

• Universities tend to make offers in UCAS tariff points but can use grades or numbers of AS and A-levels


What are UCAS Tariff Points?

• An A grade at AS = 60 points• A B grade at AS = 50 points• A C grade at AS = 40 points• A D grade at AS = 30 points• An E grade at AS = 20 points• The full A level will be double the above tariff• Look at Entry Profiles on www.ucas.ac.uk


National Awards, Certificates and Diplomas

• No examinations, all assignment based• Opportunities to refine and improve work• Equivalent to A-levels in tariff points• Vocational e.g. Animal Management, Business,

Countryside Management, ICT, Media, Performing Arts, Public Services and Sport

• Two year courses in most cases


Vocational & Applied Courses


Career Based Courses• BTEC Diplomas, NVQs etc.

• Prepare you for employment in a particular industry e.g Business, Beauty, IT, Media

• Provides in-depth knowledge of that career, together with employer links

• Taught by tutors who have worked in the particular industry concerned

• Specialist equipment available


Delivery

• Coursework rather than exams

• Assignments, reports and projects which extend knowledge and skills within the subject area

• Placements organised by college or school

• Progression as knowledge gained


Qualification Levels


UCAS Points


Work Based Route


Benefits

• Earn while you learn

• Help with employment search

• Support whilst on programmes– Reviews– Support in workplace– Mentoring/coaching


Occupational Areas• Business &

Administration• Computing & I.T.• Hairdressing• Beauty Therapy• Hospitality• Domestic Heating• Public Services• Customer Service

• Electrical Installation & sustainable energy

• Plumbing• Brickwork• Carpentry and Joinery

– Care, Health & Early years

• Care• Art, Design and Media*


Employment Status

• Must have an Employer to FINISH Programme ( we assist you with this)

• LSC recommend £95 per week minimum or National Minimum Wage dependent on age

• Regular Progress Reviews by an assigned Training Coordinator


Apprenticeship/Advanced Apprenticeship

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 • Key Skills• Employment Responsibilities and Rights• Technical Certificate • Apprenticeship Certificate• Length of stay is dependant upon

Occupational area


Entry Requirements• You will need to achieve at least a GCSE D grade in English, Maths

and in some areas a science based subject. (Construction, Hairdressing, Hospitality and Motor Vehicle)

• For Business Administration you will need to achieve a GCSE C grade in English and 3 GCSE’s D grades including maths.

• For Domestic Heating/Plumbing you will need 3 GCES’s in Maths, English and Science grade C or above

• For Accounting GCSE grade C and above in Maths and English

• For an Electrical apprenticeship you will need 5 GCSE’s grade C and above incl. English, maths and science


Key Skills

• Key skills are a central part of all Apprenticeships.

• The framework for each apprenticeship specifies which key skills are required and at what level.

• Key skills are exam and portfolio based, however if you have certain GCSE grades you may be exempt from these.


National Apprenticeship Service

www.apprenticeships.org.uk


Entry 2 Employment Programme• For young people who are currently capable of

achieving a level 1 NVQ or part of a level 2 NVQ or are unsure of a career direction.

• You will have extra support through your programme

• If you are entitled to EMA you will receive this whilst you are on the programme

• Length of stay is subject to individual needs usually 1 year


What to do next Apply now Initial Assessment

- assesses current numerical and literacy skill levels

Interview with Training Coordinator - to determine suitability for the Apprenticeship

- to identify any additional study or social support requirements

- to clarify employment status


• Letter of acceptance- conditional on suitable employment being secured- availability of college course/places - attainment of correct GCSE grades

OR• Referral

- E2E, Full time courses, Student Services for further advice or Connexions


What Next?

• Be proactive in your approach

• Visit Open Evenings

• Ask questions about assessment

• Find out about strengths of institutions

• Have a back up plan– Make more than one application


Dates for Your Diary• 15 October – Stroud College Open Evening • 17 October– Cirencester College Open Day 10.00 to 3.00

• 24 October – Hartpury College Open Day• 12 November – Swindon College Open Evening• 12 November – Stroud College Open Evening• 12 November – Marling School, Stroud High School Sixth Form

• 19 November – Farmor’s Open Evening• 24 & 26 November – Gloucestershire College Open Evening

• 28 November – Hartpury College Open Day


Your Journey Continues…

cirencester deer park school post 16 parents’ information evening thursday 8 october 2009 7pm to...

Documents

level slide

introduction slide

gloucestershire slide

restructured slide

level universities

e grade

tariff points vocational

ucas tariff points