Mount Carmel RC Technology College for Girls 

Year 11 Progression

Parents Information Evening

6th October 2010

The purpose of tonight's presentation is to :- Become aware of the learning pathways

available at the end of Yr11 Provide information on the grades needed

at GCSE to get into college or training Provide information on post 16 centres Find out about our 6th form partnership

with City & Islington College

The choice is yours!

So what can you do?

Which qualifications will you need?

Where can you learn?

These questions will be answered tonight

6th Form College

FE College Training

Work

6th Forms

So what are your choices?

Y11 Progression Parents Evening Mount Carmel RC Technology College

What about the qualifications?

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Diploma/certificate in[occupation]

Level 3

Diploma/certificate in[occupation]

Level 2

Diploma/certificate in[occupation]

Level 1

Occupational route

NVQs, Adult 16+ Qualifications

Diploma in [occupation]Level 4

Vocational Apprenticeship

Vocational Apprenticeship

route

Mostly 16 +

Vocational Apprenticeship

Vocational Apprenticeship

GCE A levels

GCSE A* -C

GCSE D -G +other provision

Traditional route

Degree

14-19 Qualifications

Advanced DiplomaLevel 3

Higher DiplomaLevel 2

Foundation DiplomaLevel 1

Diploma route

Degree

Qualifications

GCSE re-takes

Are for those students who gained mostly D grade and wish to achieve a C or above

Retake 4 GCSE’s in a year

Not all colleges or 6th form offer this option. So you need to check on open days.

These courses fill up quickly

A Levels are suitable for someone who: You have 5 GCSE grades C or above (this

must include English and Maths) Will study 3 or 4 AS subjects (usually

examinations are taken at the end of the year, it takes 2 years and A/S + A2 = A level)

Cope well with study and exams Wants to study individual subjects Considering University ‘A’ levels are level 3 courses

Applied/Vocational qualifications are suitable for someone who:

Knows what area of study interests them

Likes to learn in a more practical way

Good at coursework There are three levels of

study 1,2 and 3. Level 3 can lead to

University.

Applied/Vocational courses Are known as BTEC, Diplomas, City &

Guilds, NVQ, CACHE, Applied ‘A’ levels Which level you take level 1,2 or 3,

depends on your GCSE grades Wide range of subjects such as: Childcare,

Business, Mechanics, Performing Arts, Electrical, Art, Hairdressing, IT, Sport Science, Construction, Performing Arts, Society, Health and Development, Media etc.

What level should I apply for?If you achieve the

following GCSE grades

LEVEL OF STUDY

Mostly E’s - G’s

Choose

Level 1 courses(1 year study)

Mostly D’s Choose

Level 2 courses(1 year study)

5 A* - Cmust include English & Maths

Choose

Level 3 courses(2 year study)

An Apprenticeship (work with training)

Apprenticeships take place in a work environment

Most apprenticeships are available at level 1or level 2

You earn and learn at the same time Connexions and colleges have details

of apprenticeships

So – what are the options again?Full-time Education retake GCSEs A Levels Applied/vocational related course ApprenticeshipsEmploymentWork based training –is training which takes place

in a training centre for a particular job area

Employment with training (You are employed and attend college once a week known as

an Apprenticeship)

Employment without training

So where can you study?

6th Form at a School 6th Form Centre Further Education College Work based training

A School with a 6th Form Some 6th Forms are attached to schools such as

La Swap, Fortismere, Bishop Douglas, Our Lady’s Convent, St. Michael, Bishop Challoner.

Most schools will offer courses to students who have obtained GCSE’s B and above.

A limited number of A/S courses and vocational related courses are available

Similar to a school environment . There is usually a 6th Form common room. They often offer a range of enrichment activities

6th Form CentreCity of Islington 6th Form Centre, Haringey 6th Form, Woodhouse, B6, Leyton 6th Form only caters for 16 to 19 learners More courses available. A Levels and some GCSE retakes are usually offered with some vocational coursesSome centres are selective, that is they will only interview students who have achieved grades B or above at GCSE.

College There are lots of local colleges such as: City & Islington, Barnet, College of North East London, Westminster Kingsway,

Hackney Community college

They offer a range of vocational courses and A Levels courses

Mixed age of learners, more independence with learning, new environment, bigger building

Some offer NVQ courses (vocational areas)

Work based training

Training providers offer work based training at a centre. To get an NVQ’s the student will do a mixture of working in a placement and training.

This training is for a particular job and helps the person develop skills for employment

You can find out about this training from your Connexions Personal Advisor.

EMA & Finance Up to £30.00 per week to stay in education

depending on family income You need to apply for this and have a bank

account to pay it into Payments start at the beginning of study and is

paid on a weekly basis You sign a learning agreement and payment

depends on your work and attendance Apply after Easter 2011 for this. You will receive a

pack in school. You can work part-time on top of EMA – if you have

time! Your parents will still get Child Benefit whilst

you are at college or 6th Form

Where is the information in Mount Carmel? All Yr. 11 will have a careers interview with the

college’s Careers Advisor There is a careers section in the LRC Any updates on Open Evenings will be given to

each Yr11 form as they come in ‘Drop in’ careers advice sessions will take place

12.50 -1.20 on Tuesday in the Careers Room The internet is a useful tool – college information

is available on their websites, such as Kudos www.yourlondon.gov.uk/choices

Advice – what should you do now? Research the area/job/career you are interested in – use careers

library or Kudos Contact the college to get a prospectus and find out the open

evening Attend the open evenings of colleges that you are interested in

These are mostly held in the November and in the Spring term.

Think about the course you want to study! Read the course descriptions carefully.

Ask for help if you are not sure Complete application forms by the end of the Autumn

term. The latest by January 2011 (check colleges deadline for applications. Some deadlines are in December 2010)

Apply for more than one level of course Prepare your Record of Achievement folder Revise for your exams. These will start in November. Be available in the summer (late August) for enrolments. Your

place will not be saved, otherwise you will lose your place on the course.

Ask for help.

Finally!!!!!!! There are many options to choose from You need to start thinking about it now Don’t worry – there are many people to

help you in school You can not officially leave school and

work until Friday 24th June 2011 Child benefit will only continue if you are

in full time study.

What help is available outside school? If your daughter has difficulties

regarding college/training/not wanting to do anything after obtaining her GCSE results Parents and Carers can:-

Phone Maureen Lake, our college’s Personal Advisor on 07826904873 who can provide information on colleges, job/ employment /training schemes and how to apply for job seekers allowance

Use www.connexions-direct.com

It’s up toIt’s up to YOU YOU now! now!