A Guide to 16-18 Courses in Newham for Students in Year 11 and Below 2020 Edition
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A GUIDE TO 16-18 COURSES IN NEWHAM FOR STUDENTS IN YEAR 11 AND BELOW 2020 EDITION 1 2 CONTENTS 04 08 19 Economic Information Learning centres growth for young – Brampton Manor Academy 20 and job people with Sixth Form opportunities special – Building Crafts College 22 in Newham educational – Chobham Academy 24 needs and – East London Science School 26 disabilities 18 Sixth Form Financial – John F Kennedy School 28 Support – London Academy of Excellence 30 and Help – London Design & Engineering 32 University Technical College – London Skills for Growth 34 – Newham College of Further 36 05 10 19 Education All routes What level is Map of – Newham Collegiate Sixth Form 38 ahead right for me? learning Centre How to get centres – Newham Sixth Form College 40 to the career (NewVIc) you want – Six 21 42 – St. Angela’s Sixth Form Centre 44 12 48 – St. Bonaventure’s 6th 46 Apprenticeships Other Form Centre pathways 49 52 53 Going to Where do Where to get university I start? advice and Information 3 ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN NEWHAM Newham is home to some of the delivered over the next five years Together they are bringing new largest and most spectacular and beyond. types of jobs and opportunities to developments in Europe. the area in quantity and quality Investment in the borough Today, the area continues as an not seen here before. In total, includes Queen Elizabeth Park important economic centre for there is a possibility of 40,000 and Stratford, Canning Town and London, with industry giants such jobs that could be available by Custom House and the Royal as Tate & Lyle, ExCeL, London City 2025, including spin-offs in the Docks (including London’s only Airport, and the University of East local economy, with a cumulative Enterprise Zone). Newham is London. The Royal Docks is also economic value of more than London’s major regeneration driving innovation across other key £5 billion. There is a focus on prospect for the next 25 years. sectors including advanced urban developing talent and helping Stratford’s transformation is services, business and leisure people get jobs in the construction unique in London by virtue of the tourism, automotive, digital and and the built environment; digital scale of ongoing development. tech industries, and cultural and technology; and the cultural, creative production. creative and fashion sectors. The Royal Docks which is one of the UK’s most important Also, East Bank which is a new Over the next two decades, regeneration stories is re- powerhouse for innovation, Newham will continue to act emerging as a commercial creativity and learning will bring as a focal point for growth and and cultural hub of global world-class institutions to East investment within London. The significance. Working in London, including the BBC, immense scale of regeneration partnership with a wide Sadler’s Wells, UAL’s London and development is not only range of stakeholders from College of Fashion, UCL and about establishing Newham as local community groups to the V&A in partnership with a key player on the global stage, developers and local businesses, the Smithsonian Institution, it is about securing long term an ambitious £314 million along with an explosion of small growth and prosperity for future investment programme will be businesses and start-ups. generations. 4 ALL ROUTES AHEAD: HOW TO GET TO THE CAREER YOU WANT Here is some advice to help you plan your next move after Year 11. Remember: whatever your first choice, make sure you have a back-up plan. If you are in Year 11, you will need to more traditional pathways like GCSEs and A levels, continue in education or training until at applied or technical qualifications and training. Your least your 18th birthday. teachers or the careers adviser at your school or Studying a course until you are 18 will give you the college can help you decide what suits you best. Talk best chance of developing the skills and gaining the to your school careers coordinator to book a careers knowledge that employers and universities want. interview. There are different options for you to choose from Full-time education at age 16. You can study A levels in sixth forms or at Think about where you want to study. Do you want college; study an applied technical programme e.g. to study at a large sixth form college or FE college, BTEC, take up an apprenticeship or traineeship, or a smaller school sixth form, or at a small training study part-time and combine your study with work or provider? You can find information about Newham volunteering for more than 20 hours per week. learning centres in this brochure. Can I work full-time? There are many different courses at a variety of levels. You will still be able to work full-time (more than 20 Your options will depend on your interests, strengths hours a week) if you want to, or volunteer or even set and Year 11 results. If you enjoy studying, do well at up your own business. But you will also need to make exams and are predicted to achieve mainly GCSEs time to undertake part-time training or study in order at Grade 5 or above (formerly A*-B) then AS/A levels to meet the duty to participate – this will allow you to could be right for you. get accredited qualifications. If you are interested in learning about a general What do I need to do? career area but are not yet ready to learn about a Start thinking about the type of learning or training specific job, then an applied course could be for you. you need to get you where you want to be in the future. Applied qualifications are Level 3 courses for 16 to There are a range of choices available to you at age 16, 19-year-olds that teach transferable skills. They are such as A levels; applied qualifications such as BTEC, for students that want to continue their education or apprenticeships. You will have more choice about through learning applied to a general job area e.g. which route you would like to follow. This includes business administration, health & social care, 5 performing arts, arts, crafts, media & publishing. If you are interested in training for a specific job role, there are technical qualifications available at all levels such as ILEX (legal work), AAT (accounts) and IMI (motor industry). Apprenticeships also include opportunities to study for technical qualifications. Applied courses are also available at level 2 for students who are not yet ready to progress to level 3 courses. Apprenticeships If you are ready to start your career immediately, an apprenticeship will provide you with a job that offers training as well. You can apply through training providers and directly to employers. You will need to be interviewed by an employer and possibly pass an assessment test. You will receive payment of a minimum of £3.90 per hour as well as having the opportunity to gain qualifications. If you need more qualifications or experience before starting an apprenticeship, then you might wish to consider a traineeship. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) I need help deciding what I should do. Where do I even start? The first thing you need to do is not worry! Careers advisers in your school have a broad knowledge of all the options. Based on your talents and individual needs, they will be able to help you make the best decision for you. Most of the learning centres in this brochure have course advisers who will be happy to talk to you. Please contact the centre directly to find out more. For more information on specific careers and the qualifications and skills needed for them, visit the National Careers Service website. I know exactly what I want to do. How do I apply? You need to check the application information and any deadlines on your chosen learning centre’s website/s. Make sure that you complete the application fully and obtain references from your school. Your school will then advise you about submitting applications. 6 What happens next? Where do Newham’s young people go? If you meet the requirements for your chosen course Catherine Completed A levels and it is not oversubscribed, you will be offered a place. in Biology (A), Chemistry (B) and You may be asked to come in to discuss your application History (A) after joining NewVIc further. You will be able to ask questions and get advice from St Angela’s Ursuline School to help you make the best choice for your future. If in Newham. My qualifications you are successful in your application, you will need will definitely open a lot more to enrol formally in August or September 2021. All doors for me and give me greater offers of places are made subject to availability and opportunities with my degree are sometimes subject to you achieving your predicted choice, which I researched more thoroughly during grades. If you do not achieve your predicted grades, get lock-down. Offered a place at Middlesex University in touch with the college or learning centre as soon as to study Veterinary Nursing. possible to see if they will still accept you on the course or have another option available. Bhoomi achieved a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Late enrolments – it may not be too late! (D*D*D*) after joing NewVIc from The earlier you apply, the more options you will have. Stratford Academy. My teachers However, if you’ve missed the enrolment date, there really pushed me to do extra may still be a chance to get a place on a course.