Year 11 PIAG
• Mock Exams: Becky Parry-Jones Y11 Learning Manager • A Levels & 6th Form: Mike Fennell 6th Form Learning Manager @ Hardenhuish • College & Apprenticeships: Vicky Brenton careers and transition manager @ Hardenhuish school
Y11 tutors are available to answer and questions: Dan Skirrow Kate Hutchinson Russ Harvey Fliss Cummings Paul Fox Sarah Francis Jess Bigwood Paul Jefferies Will Elliott Year 11 Mocks: Be Prepared
Maths exam - • Pupils need to be at their exam Wednesday IS a calculator paper room/location 20 mins prior to exams • Pupils should come prepared with a snack, if their exam ends after break there will not be able to buy food • Be prepared – you will need to have all the equipment require for each exam
When not in an exam pupils will be in timetabled lessons and will be able to revise in lessons – they should be prepared and bring in their own paper based revision Year 11 Mocks: Thursday & Friday
Thursday: X curricular day for the rest of the school, Y11 pupils when not in an exam will be based in L Centre, roomings will be displayed outside the Y11 office.
They will be supported by some of the Y11 tutors
Friday P5 & P6 in PSHCE: • Friday 12th October – WON Post 16 Pathways • Friday 19th October – Elevate • Friday 9th November – Wiltshire College • Tuesday 13th / Wednesday 14th November – 6th Form Talk • Friday 16th November – Apprenticeships No homework will be set during mock week, the expectation is that students revise for exams Revision Support in School Subject specific support for Year 11 Mocks
Pupils should check the bulletin each day at tutor time to fins out about other revision sessions on offer – there are a number running at lunchtimes and after school
Maths Club Lunchtimes - M4 RE Revision sessions lunchtimes – check the bulletin Revision Support @ Home
Revision Guides are a great way to support and guide home/independent learning.
These are suggestions from subjects for revision guides to purchase Revision Support @ Home
Online learning is good for practice and revisiting topics
Some free to access others have a paid subscription which the school has paid to support pupils with home learning and revision Post 16 Pathways
Vicky Brenton Careers & Transition Manager What are the options? Students must be in education or training
Full time: • Sixth form • College • Apprenticeship
Part time: • Employment or self-employment for 20 hours or more a week • Volunteering for 20 hours or more a week Degree Level 6 The way Foundation qualifications degree Level 5 Higher & degree are organised HND apprenticeship looks a bit like a (NVQ 4/5/6) ladder HNC Cert/diploma Level 4 of HE
A levels Advanced Extended Level 3 apprenticeship Dip/diploma/ (NVQ 3) certificate Intermediate GCSE (grades Level 2 apprenticeship You can A*-C/4-9) (NVQ 2) progress up First Diploma this ladder in different ways GCSE (grades Level 1 Traineeships below C/level 4) (NVQ 1) Foundation diploma Entry level Skills for life
College - BTEC/Diploma Qualifications
• Work related / vocational qualifications • A range of levels (entry-6) • Usually one ‘subject’ chosen • Coursework • Work experience and links with industry • Core industry related units plus options, shaping the emphasis of the qualification • Some will allow progression to University BTEC/ Diploma Sectors
• Agriculture, Animals & Land-based • Business, Finance & Management • Catering, Hospitality & Travel • Computing & IT • Construction & Trades • Creative Arts, Media, Music & Performing Arts • Engineering & Manufacturing • Hair & Beauty • Health, Care & Early Years • Automotive Maintenance & Motorsport Engineering • Sport & Public Services BTEC entry requirements
Level Typical entry requirements (GCSE) 3 Four GCSEs at grade C or 4 including English & Maths 2 Four GCSEs at grade D or 3 including English & Maths 1 Four GCSEs at grade E or 2 including English & Maths English and Maths: Young people under the age of 18 must have achieved or be working towards passes (C or 4 grade) in English and Maths. Therefore; will be required to continue with these as part of a study/training programme if not yet achieved. Local provision
• Wiltshire College (Chippenham, Lackham, Trowbridge) • Bath College • Swindon College • New College (Swindon) • UTC (Swindon) College Open Events
College Next open day Wiltshire College (Chippenham) Saturday 10th November (10am-12noon) Wednesday 16th January (5pm-7pm) Wiltshire College (Trowbridge) Saturday 17th November (10am-12noon) Thursday 24th January (5pm-7pm) Wiltshire College (Lackham) Saturday 24th November (10am-12noon) Saturday 26th January (10am-12noon) Bath College (City Centre campus) Thursday 29th November (4pm-8pm) Saturday 2nd March (10am-1pm) Swindon College Saturday 10th November (10am-1pm) New College Wednesday 21st January (5pm- 6.30pm) UTC Saturday 1st December (10am – 1pm) What are apprenticeships? Main components
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• Gaining qualifications in the work place • A real job with training • Usually 1 day a week with training provider • eg College/ University • Anyone over 16 years old • Take 1-5 years (depending on level/sector) 16 What does it involve?
• A trainee position whilst working towards a vocational qualification • Assessment is competency based • Numeracy and literacy study if required (many require C/4 grade in GCSE English/Maths) • Paid salary: currently min. £3.70 per hour • Average wage is £170 a week • Employment a minimum of 30 hours a week • Contract of employment, holiday, sick pay Levels of apprenticeship Levels 2 - 7 Traineeships
Preparation for apprenticeship or work • Shorter course (up to 6 months) • Work experience • Work preparation training • Often includes support with English and/or Maths There are over 1500 different types of apprenticeships in a range of industries
20 Which employers offer apprenticeships? Local apprenticeship opportunities A good range available, however, some are rarely found e.g. sport, media Most common vacancies: • IT • Mechanic/vehicle related • Nursery assistant/childcare • Hairdressing • Business administration • Catering/hospitality/chef • Care/support worker • Customer service • Horse care/groom • Warehousing • Engineering How to find and apply for apprenticeships
• Government apprenticeship website: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship • Colleges & other training providers offer some types of apprenticeships and hold vacancy lists • Rate my apprenticeship: www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/ • Source your own - look on company websites and/or contact employers • Which University? Higher and degree apprenticeships guide www.university.which.co.uk No idea? Questions? In need of some guidance?
• Vicky Brenton: [email protected] • Careers guidance appointment (via tutor or Mrs Young) • Careers Office lunchtime drop-in • Careers Office & Library – apprenticeship guides and college prospectuses • National Careers Service website and helpline - Tel: 0800 100 900 or Text: 07766 413 219 • www.careerpilot.org.uk – Parent Zone Hardenhuish Careers Fair
Wednesday 14th November Peter Thompson Hall
Y11 will visit during P5 or P6 – Prize Draw!
Come along after school (3-4pm)
Lots of local businesses and employers Colleges and Apprenticeship providers Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy
Post-16 Options Mr Fennell Sixth Form Learning Manager Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy Pathways • Sixth Form A Levels
• Further Education BTEC’s, Diplomas, Skills Pathways
• Apprenticeships In a wide range of sectors- at levels 2 & 3
• Employment With accredited training Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy Previous Years Destinations of those who left Year 11 in 2018:
32% Further Education
4% Employment & Training
5% Other (including those not known or moved out of area)
59% School Sixth Form Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy
Sixth Form www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy What is Sixth Form like? • An academic intensive atmosphere.
• Style – Teachers might be more informal in class but will have higher expectations. Students will be expected to work much harder outside the classroom.
• A levels – Still the ‘Gold Standard’. Whilst not for every student, they are still widely respected. Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy What is Sixth Form like? • Students need to develop independent study skills and take responsibility for their own learning (quite quickly as there are May mock exams and assessments in September on most courses).
• GCSE requirements are English Language and Maths (grade 4) as a minimum plus a 5 (or equivalent) in 3 additional subjects.
• Many subjects require a 5 or 6 grade at GCSE (see Prospectus) this is to ensure the successful progression of learning through A level. Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy What makes Hardenhuish unique?
• High quality of teaching and learning
• High quality daily tutoring
• Pastoral/Transition Managers dedicated to Sixth Form students.
• Wide range of over 25 A level subjects
• Large numbers mean that timetabling is flexible.
• Independent study skills programme in Year 12
• Personalised core curriculum with one or more from EPQ, Core Maths and L3 Sports Leaders
• Close monitoring of progress
• High quality destinations
• University and Post 18 options advice and guidance Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy What makes Hardenhuish unique?
• Purpose built building which includes 2 common rooms, quiet study area, cafe – Sixth Form students only.
• New (to Hardenhuish) students.
• Continued 3 way relationship between school/student/home.
• The best of both worlds: a very different experience for the students to the main school but continuity of provision at the same time. Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy Why Hardenhuish? Destinations of Year 13 students 2018:
• University/Further Education: 76% • Employment/Apprenticeships: 14% • Gap Year Programme: 10%
Of those students who started university in September, 35% will be attending a Russell Group university and 38% gained places to study at one of the country’s top 30 highly selective universities (according to the latest Times University Guide).
The DfE performance tables show that, after South Wilts Grammar School, Hardenhuish is the highest ranked Sixth Form in Wiltshire for progression to top universities. Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy How and When?
Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 6th December – 6.30pm
A chance to look at up to 5 subject choices, meet teachers, the Sixth Form team and students.
Applications in by Thursday 13th December Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy How and When? Guidance Meetings
From mid-January all applicants will have individual IAG meetings with Mrs Todd/Mrs Brenton.
A chance to discuss subject choices and promotes a discussion on suitability of A level choices and likely final options.
In a small minority of cases (<2%) students may be asked to change an AS choice due to a clash at a later date and will need a follow up meeting. This is unlikely to happen unless an ‘unusual combination’ is selected. Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy How and When?
• Induction – Friday 12th July. A chance to attend a 30 minute taster session for each subject.
• Can students change subjects between applying and first day of September? – YES….
• GCSE Results Day – Thursday 22nd August (Parents – please be around!!) The Sixth Form Team will be in C1 to sort out any issues.
• Start of September – students have until Friday 27th September before their subjects are fixed. Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy Who?
• Subject Teachers – they should be having those discussions now.
• Mr Fennell (MNF), Learning Manager – Upstairs in A Centre
• Mrs Todd (JRT), Pastoral Manager – In Study Area in A Centre
• Mrs Brenton (VJB), Careers Manager – Next to new Common Room in A Centre
• Any questions, please contact us. Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy
In recognition of its outstanding achievements, the school has received the following awards Dates for Diary
• Monday 5th November – Start of term 2 • Mock Week – Monday to Friday inclusive • Wednesday 14th November – Careers fayre 3pm – 4pm ETH • Tuesday 27th November – Mock Results Issued • Wednesday 28th November – Y11 PPCE • Friday 30th November – TD Day • Thursday 6th December – 6th Form Open Evening 6:30pm • Tuesday 11th December – Y11 Prefect Trip • Thursday 13th December – 6th Form applications due in • Friday 14th December – Hardenhuish Christmas Fair, 4:30pm • Friday 21st December – End of term, school closes at 12:35 • Monday 7th January – Start of term 3 • Friday 11th January – Y11 Photos, individual and whole year