 understand possible pathways for Post-16 education & training
 have tools/plans for exploring next steps and even Post-18
 develop thinking, which is aspirational and realistic for at least the next 1-2 years

Future jobs 2030?
Vertical farming

Future jobs 2030?
Body part maker

Future jobs 2030?
Insect based food developer

What benefits are there to gaining qualifications?
1980s/1990s Jobs 2012 Jobs
10% graduate only
30% need no qualifications
26% graduate only
23% need no qualifications
Average graduate earnings 52% higher than low qualified
Average graduate earnings similar to those with A levels
19.3% attend Higher Education
About 70 000
49% 17-30 year olds attend Higher
Education
About 400 000+

KEY STAGE FOUR CURRICULUM 2013 - 2015
TRADITIONAL
INTEGRATED
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
MATHS
MATHS
SCIENCE
CORE
SCIENCE
OPTION A
INTEGRATED
OPTION 1
OPTION B
INTEGRATED
OPTION 2
OPTION C
OPTION C
OPTION D
OPTION D PE
PE

Levels 4-8
Level 3
Level 2
Doctorate
Masters degree
Honours degree
Foundation degree / HND
HNC
Higher
Apprenticeship
GCE A levels
GCSEs grade A*-C
BTEC/Diploma
BTEC/Diploma
Advanced
Apprenticeship
Intermediate
Apprenticeship
Level 1
GCSEs grade D-G
BTEC/Diploma
Preapprenticeship
/ Traineeship

• Education or training until 18 th birthday
• Full-time education such as School or College
• Work based learning such as an Apprenticeship or
Traineeship
• Part-time education or training if you are employed, self-employed or volunteering full-time
(which is defined as 20 hours or more a week).
• Employment without training is not an option!
• However you could leave earlier if you have achieved level 3 qualifications e.g. 2 A-levels or their equivalent.

• Until 18 th birthday, need to continue studying for English and Maths UNTIL get
GCSE/iGCSE grade C or equivalent
• Functional skills level 2
• Grades in English & Maths affect what courses you can do Post-16

Post 16 Options
Further Education
•A Levels
•Diplomas e.g.
BTEC, UAL
Training
•Apprenticeships
•Traineeships
Part time Education or Training if:
•Employed
•Self-Employed
•Volunteering

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Art & Design
Business Studies
Dance
(Also known as GCEs)
Drama & Theatre Studies
Economics
English Language
English Literature
French
Geography
Government & Politics
German
History
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ICT
Music
Mandarin
PE
Philosophy
Product design:
Graphics
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Applied Science
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Geology
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Maths
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Further Maths
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Physics
* Product design:
Textiles
* Psychology
Consider University courses
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Where to study
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3 & 1
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Essay writing subjects
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Higher Apprenticeships

AS & A2 Levels
• GCSE grades of at least a B in the subjects being studied, as well as at least a C in English and Maths
• Main route into university, especially Russell Group
(24 top universities)

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Make sure that you are being realistic about entry requirements for courses.
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Sometimes these are expressed as points: e.g. An average of 42 points for top 8 qualifications for A level entry to Sweyne Park, 32 points for A level/BTEC combined courses. (A* = 58 points, then each lower grade is 6 points less – 52,46,40(grade C),34…….)
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Sometimes expressed as grades, with specific subjects noted.
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Be REALISTIC and ASPIRATIONAL

(Various levels and sized qualifications)
* Animal management
* Applied science
* Art & design
* Beauty Therapy
* Bricklaying
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Business
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Carpentry & joinery
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Children’s care learning & development
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Engineering
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Hairdressing
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Health & social care
* Horse management
* Hospitality
* Professional cookery
* IT
* Media
* Music
* Music technology
* Performing arts
* Photography
* Public services
* Sport & exercise sciences
* Vehicle maintenance & repair

• a more practical approach
• level 3 can be a route to university, with A levels or
D*/D/M grade combinations
• Entry requirements depend on level, are specific to course, & where studied
Level 1: GCSEs 1-2 at A*-G
Level 2: GCSEs 2-4 at A*-D C?
Level 3: GCSEs 4-5 at A*-C, normally including
English and Maths

• Extended diploma/diploma/foundation learning
• What to look for?
e.g. Construction level 3 Extended Diploma or
90 Credit Diploma
Construction level 2 Diploma

Foundation Learning courses are one-year programmes that can help you to progress onto a Level 2 BTEC Diploma or Apprenticeship. It includes a vocational qualification, Functional
Skills in English, Maths & ICT, and Personal &
Social Development.

• Animal care
• Catering
• Childcare
• Construction
• Engineering
• Hairdressing
• Horticulture
• Mechanics
• Office work
• Retail
• Veterinary nursing

• Ready for work
• Earn & learn (£2.73 per hour minimum)
• Job training & college placements
• Functional skills
• Earliest start date July 1 st 2015
• Apprenticeships website

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk

What are you going to do next (as a family) about your Post-16 plans?

• Careers information & advice http://prospectus.iessex.co.uk/
• National Careers Service https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
• Apprenticeships http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
• Complete University Guide http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/
• UCAS http://www.ucas.ac.uk/students/choosingcourses/admissions/
• Fast Tomato http://www.fasttomato.com/ and Login
• Unifrog https://www.unifrog.org/ and login

• There is a course out there for everyone.
• Progression onto higher qualifications is possible via any route.
• C or above in English and Maths is very important – increasing choice and rate of progression.
• You can all be successful, invest in your futures now, by planning and trying as hard as possible at school.

• Get going right now, (do NOT panic) plan the Open
Evenings you are going to attend.
• Discuss with advisors, teachers, parents, family, friends……
• Get your questions sorted out before you go to an
Open Evening – remember your future relies on you making the right decisions about where to go and what to study.
• You need to have thought about how likely it is you achieve your first choice and consider back-up plans.
• Be aspirational and realistic – LOOK INTO THE FUTURE.