YOUR TRANSITION GUIDE TO LOCAL POST 16 EDUCATION OPTIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES INTRODUCTION Surrey County Council’s (SCC) NEXT YOU COULD STEPS guide is designed to talk you through the various post 16 education • Participate in full-time education (known options and to help you think about as a study programme) at a college, what route might be most suitable for school or with a training provider. you. It is designed to be used alongside • Take up an apprenticeship, guidance from your SEND Caseworker. traineeship, pre-supported internship or supported internship. Since September 2015 all young people have to participate in some form of education • Go into full-time employment or or training until they are 18. However, this volunteering (of 20 hours or more per does not mean you have to stay at school. week) if combined with accredited part-time education or training. This Surrey NEXT STEPS guide highlights the local options available, however it is also important that you do your own independent research so that you can be confident that no opportunity has been missed. PAGE 2 PAGE 3 CONTENTS PAGE QUALIFICATION LEVELS EXPLAINED QUALIFICATION LEVELS EXPLAINED 5 L3 LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATION/PATHWAY MAP 6-7 Advanced Level A-Levels. (2 Years). GCSEs in applied subjects. SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS 9 International Baccalaureate. Key Skills Level 3. PRE SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS (FUTURE CHOICES) 11 BTEC Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Level 3. TRAINEESHIPS 13 NVQ’s at Level 3. LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS APPRENTICESHIPS 15-16 L2 Intermediate level GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4. SURREY APPRENTICESHIP 17 (1 Year). Key Skills Level 2. Functional Skills Level 2. FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES 19-23 BTEC Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Level 2. NVQs at Level 2. SIXTH FORM COLLEGES 25 LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATIONS SIXTH FORM COLLEGE COURSES AT ENTRY LEVEL L1 Foundation Level GCSEs grades D-G/3-1. LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 26-27 Functional Skills Level 1. BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certificates at Level 1. SCHOOL SIXTH FORM 29-31 BTEC Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Level 1. NVQs at Level 1. EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING BEFORE AGE 18 32-33 Foundation Learning Pathways. LIFE 34-35 EL ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS HALOW 37 Each Entry Level Entry Level Certificates. qualification is available Skills for Life. UNIVERSITY 39 at three sub-levels: 1, Functional Skills at Entry Level. 2 and 3. Entry level 3 is the most difficult. Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Entry 1. ACCESSING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT 41-45 (1-2 or 3 Years). Foundation Learning Pathways at Entry Level. PAGE 4 PAGE 5 QUALIFICATION PATHWAY MAP QUALIFICATION ENTRY LEVEL 1 ENTRY LEVEL 2 ENTRY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL Typical entry Typically no formal Typically no formal Typically no formal Four GCSEs at Four GCSEs at Five GCSEs at A Levels, Level 3 requirements. entry requirements. entry requirements. entry requirements. grade 2 or above grade 3 or above grade 4 or above qualifications and (Individual educational (including English (including English (including English Access to Higher establishments entry and Maths). and Maths) or a and Maths) or a Education courses. requirements may differ). Level 1 qualification Level 2 qualification ideally in a in a relevant subject. relevant subject. PATHWAYS PATHWAYS WORK BASED Pre-supported internship and Supported internship Pre-supported internship and Supported internship Learning that takes place in a work environment. It is a practical way of learning that offers real Traineeship Traineeship life work experience whilst working towards relevant qualifications Apprenticeship in the industry. VOCATIONAL Further Education College Further Education College Learning involving more practical activities, it is commonly used to prepare a person for a particular Leaping into Future Education / Employment (LIFE) Leaping into Future Education / Employment (LIFE) trade or industry. ACADEMIC Sixth Form College A more formal style of learning that is usually based on theory rather than practical activities. School Sixth Form University SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP Supported Internships help young The Access to Work fund can be used to people with an Education, Health provide additional support/equipment, and Care Plan (EHCP) to achieve including a job coach and/or the extra costs of transport if it is not possible to use public sustainable, paid employment. transport: www.gov.uk/access-to-work The personalised programme allows the young person to learn ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in the workplace whilst also having the chance to study for relevant You will need to have an Education, qualifications at an appropriate level. Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to access a Supported Internship. The internship normally lasts for a year and includes at least six months of unpaid RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION work experience (600 hours of training). Supported Internships are carried out for • Work. the most part in the work place, young people are helped to find a Supported Internship employer and will be matched SURREY PROVIDERS to a job that suits them. • Surrey Choices 70% of Surrey young people who undertook www.surreychoices.com a supported internship in 2017-18 achieved • Brooklands College employment at the end of the programme. www.brooklands.ac.uk Although similar to a traineeship or • Guildford College: apprenticeship, this type of programme is www.guildford.ac.uk tailored to those who would require a higher • Nescot College: level of support, such as a job coach. www.nescot.ac.uk PAGE 8 PAGE 9 PRE-SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS - (Future Choices) Pre-Supported Internships are VOCATIONAL OPTIONS designed for young people with an Education Health and Care Plan • Business. (EHCP) to enable the progression onto • Horticulture. a Supported Internship pathway in • Radio and Media. • Hospitality. the future. Pre-supported Internships • Woodwork. are ideal for those would benefit from a more supportive environment Alternative vocational training options and entry to the workplace. can be considered and sourced to meet the specific needs of individuals. Surrey County Council in partnership with Surrey Choices have designed a pre- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS supported internship training programme ‘Future Choices’. This programme is You will need to have an EHCP designed to prepare young people for or have a diagnosed learning adulthood and for the world of work. difficulty and/or disability. Pre-interns, experience three vocational RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION rotations each year or if appropriate a single dedicated vocational option for the • Supported Internship. duration of the programme. Pre-interns • Employability Programme. attend their vocational options for three (Adult Social Care eligibility dependant). days per week, with the remaining two • Work. days spent on activities to gain life skills, improve health and wellbeing and become involved in community and social networks. SURREY PROVIDERS • Surrey Choices www.surreychoices.com PAGE 10 PAGE 11 TRAINEESHIPS Participating in a traineeship allows ENTRY REQUIREMENTS you to develop your skills and gain qualifications including English and There are no formal entry requirements Maths for those who need it, whilst to a traineeship, however you need to be benefitting from high quality work between the ages of 16-24, eligible to work in the UK and have no or little work experience. experience. They can last from 6 weeks to 6 months and are an ideal RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION stepping stone to an apprenticeship. The work experience placement • Apprenticeship. is not paid, but the costs of travel • Supported Internship. and meals might be supported by • Pre-Supported Internship. the training provider or employer. • Work. • Further Education College Qualifications. Young people with SEND may be eligible for support from a Job Coach for the duration SURREY PROVIDERS of their traineeship. Job Coaches provide on the job support to ensure that the • Traineeship Service website: young person is settled and comfortable www.gov.uk/find-traineeship in their role and can help with things like communication, understanding of tasks • East Surrey College: and resolving any issues that may arise. www.esc.ac.uk/traineeships PAGE 12 PAGE 13 APPRENTICESHIPS As an apprentice you can earn a Employers and training providers can provide salary whilst studying for a nationally support to apprentices with SEND in various recognised qualification and getting ways including through additional mentoring. Both employers and colleges have a duty ‘on the job’ training. It’s a way to gain under the Equality Act 2010 to make experience, strengthen your CV and reasonable adjustments for people with build your career. There is a wide disabilities. If you have a special educational range of apprenticeships available need and/or disability and have identified to suit every skill and passion and an apprenticeship that you are interested the training provider will offer in then you may wish to call the employer support for any additional needs. in advance to discuss with them what level of support they may be able to offer. Apprenticeships offer a different way of learning compared to college or If you’re not quite ready for an university, and you have the opportunity apprenticeship and want to gain further to get a qualification that will be skills and work experience prior to valued by potential employers. embarking on one then you may wish to consider the following options: Apprenticeships are available at different levels from intermediate to degree level and • Supported Internship.