Education and Training

2013 - 2014 Education and training

We have designed this guide to help make your education and training choices easier and to identify the many different opportunities available to you. Contents

Who can help you? 3

14-19 Pathways and qualifications 4 & 5

Understanding the education system Learner entitlement 6

Safeguarding 14-19 area prospectus 7

Frequently asked questions 8

Labour market information The world of work 9

Support for parents 10-12

The Isle of Wight year 10 and 11 offer 13-15

The Isle of Wight 16+ offer 16 -19

The Isle of Wight College 16+ offer 20-22

The Isle of Wight training providers 23-25

Isle of Wight Council participation team 26

Isle of Wight post 16 initiatives 27

Useful contacts 30

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Everyone needs a bit of help with decision Where should you look for information making. Make sure you get all the help and and advice on the internet? support you need – your option choices are too important to leave to chance! ‘Which way now?’ (key stage 4 options) and ‘It’s your Choice’ (post 16 options) are the National When looking for information a good place to start Choices publications. Designed as an online tool is at your local school or college. If you are looking these informative workbooks can be used to access for information on the internet remember that the following information; schools, college and training providers all have their own websites which will have a great deal of • Up-to-date and impartial information about the information relating to their course offers and full range of 14-19 pathways training opportunities. • Easy-to-use action points taking students through For local contact information see page 30 of this the steps they need to follow publication. • Real life case studies of young people who have experienced the options process • Useful tips and signposts for where to find out Who knows what you need to more know? To download the National Choices publications visit www.education.gov.uk - www.cegnet.co.uk Don’t let teaching methods, workload and Bookmark and browse the ‘Young people’ assessment come as a surprise. Find out what an pages on www.gov.uk They have information and option is really like, where it leads and how it could advice about education and training opportunities help you in the future. and careers written especially for you, with links to Check that it suits your abilities and interests. Read other useful websites. all the information you get. See page 30 for local contacts and the National Browse your 14-19 area prospectus. Careers Service offering information, advice and www.ucasprogress.com guidance relating to the choices available to you. Go to options events. Sign up for taster activities and visits. Talk to the people running the courses and if you can, the students doing them. There’s help at hand

Careers lessons. The careers resource centre. Who knows you really well? Options events. Course tasters. Progress reviews. Online prospectuses. Subject teachers. Careers advisers. Talk to your parents or carers and subject teachers. Speak to the people who are helping you with They are all there to help you with your other parts of your life – like friends, mentors, decision making. Make the most of them so that coaches, learning support staff and careers you choose options that work for you. advisers. They want the best for you. They will Your parents or carers want the best for you but tell you if they think that an option will suit you and things have changed a lot since they went to explain why. They will also help you to explore and school. Help them to understand what you are think about the alternatives. doing and how they can help you. Show them the parents and carers pages within this booklet. Who can give you expert help if you’re confused? Get as much information and support as you can so you choose well. If you have no particular career in mind, look for options that will give you plenty Speak to the careers adviser at your school or of choice post 16. If you have a firm career idea, college. research it and choose your options accordingly.

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Qualifications allow you greater access to further qualification is – the higher you go, the harder the opportunities in education, training and work qualification. Whatever you want to do in life, there is a • Most employers ask first-time job applicants for qualification to help you do it. The important thing is level 2 qualifications (for example GCSEs at grades to choose the right ones at the right time. To do this A* to C) – but they increasingly want people with you need to understand qualification levels. There qualifications at level 3 and above. are nine qualification levels. Entry level up to level 8. Every level includes different types of qualifications. • You need level 3 qualifications to get on to most Some are subject-based. Some are work-related. university courses. You generally need a grade C or Some are job-related. The level tells you how hard a above in GCSE English and mathematics too.

Functional skills at entry Work Entry level Entry level level (English, related certificates maths and learning ICT)

Traineeships

Functional skills at level Work GCSEs NVQs Level 1 1 (English, related (Grade D-G) at level 1 maths and learning ICT)

OCR Functional Nationals skills at level GCSEs Intermediate NVQs Level 2 BTEC First 2 (English, Traineeships (Grade A*-C) Apprenticeships at level 2 Diplomas & maths and Certificates ICT)

BTEC Diplomas, Advanced NVQs International Level 3 A levels Certificates Apprenticeships at level 3 Baccalaureate and Awards

Foundation Higher NVQ at BTEC Level 4 - 8 Degree Degree Apprenticeships Level 4 HND, HNC

Decision points There are three main decision points for young people at 14, 16 and 18, for those who take one year courses post 16, and at 17 as well. A learner can easily change from one course to another at these points.

4 www.facebook.com/choicesiw Study programmes A levels A Levels like most GCSEs have already been updated From September 2013, new 16 to 19 study programmes and modernised. Stronger connections between topics have been introduced. All those in either full or part- and more open ended questions increase the level of time education aged 16 to 19 will be expected to follow challenge for students. A Level students will be able to a study programme tailored to their individual needs, gain an A* grade, determined at A2, to recognise the education and employment goals, including students higher levels of achievement. with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Apprenticeship Traineeships As an Apprentice, you can earn whilst you learn and The new traineeships programme is one that will gain nationally recognised qualifications at the same support young people to develop the skills they need time such as a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), to secure and succeed in employment, including BTEC or City and Guilds. apprenticeships. Traineeships will be introduced from Apprenticeships come in three levels. August 2013 for 16- to 24-year-olds (and young people • Intermediate Level Apprenticeships - equivalent to 5 with learning difficulty assessments up to academic good GCSE passes age 25). Traineeships will fit within broader study programmes for 16- to 19-year-olds. • Advanced Apprenticeships - equivalent to 2 A level Employers tell us that they are concerned that young passes people often lack the right skills and attitudes when • Higher Apprenticeships - lead to qualifications at NVQ they apply for an apprenticeship or other employment. L4 or in some cases a foundation degree Yet many young people are highly motivated by work, There is no set time to complete an Apprenticeship or the prospect of it. as they vary widely in content and size. The length of Traineeships will offer these young people the time taken will depend on the ability of the individual opportunity to undertake a substantial work placement apprentice and the employer’s requirements. and work skills training, alongside support to improve Key benefits: Earn a salary, get paid holidays, receive their English and mathematics. Depending on the training, gain qualifications, learn job-specific skills. young person’s needs, a range of other support and For more information visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk flexible training may be offered to help them develop their skills and progress quickly onto an apprenticeship or secure other employment. GCSE / A LEVEL

GCSEs - Qualification • GCSE – one full GCSE TOP TIP • GCSE Double Award – equivalent to two full GCSEs If you’re not sure what to do next, Learning or need help making a decision Mostly classroom learning. Mix of theory and subject make an appointment with the based investigations. The amount of practical work careers adviser at your school/ depends on the subject. college or talk to teachers, careers Assessment coordinators or other professionals • Mix of written examinations and internal assessment. that may be able to help. • Achievement is graded A* to G. • Some subjects have two tiers of assessment: Foundation and Higher. Your school will decide which tier you should do. Foundation tier leads to grades C to G. Higher tier leads to grades A* to D. What next GCSEs will help you whatever you plan to do after key stage 4. You can use them to meet the entry requirements for level 3 courses, an Apprenticeship and other form of job with training. Having 5 GCSEs at grades C and above (including English and mathematics) gives you a much bigger choice of post-16 options. The ‘English Baccalaureate’ certificate is awarded on the the achievement of a core of GCSEs in English, mathematics, a humanity (history or geography), the sciences and a language.

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Student School National National Test or Vocationally related/ Occupational/ age year Framework Curriculum level qualification Applied related Apprenticeship 4 to 5 Reception KS1 5 to 6 1 Level 1 6 to 7 2 Level 2 KS1 SATS 7 to 8 3 8 to 9 4 Level 3 KS2 9 to 10 5 10 to 11 6 Level 4 KS2 SATS 11 to 12 7 12 to 13 8 KS3 KS3 teacher 13 to 14 9 Level 5 to 6 assessment 14 to 15 10 Level 1 GCSE or 15 to 16 11 Grades D to G Level 1 NVQ KS4 foundation vocational Level 2 GCSE or 15 to 16 11 Grades A* to C BTEC First Level 2 NVQ intermediate vocational 16 to 17 12 AS Level Level 3 KS5 17 to 18 13 AS + A2 = A Level BTEC National Level 3 NVQ advanced Level 4 HND or HNC Level 4 NVQ 18 and Higher Degree upwards education Level 5 Masters and PHD Level 5 NVQ

Key Stage (KS) - A Key Stage is a stage of the education system in the UK setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various ages. Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) - SATs show how a learner is performing against national standards. They take place at the end of Key Stage 1 and 2. At Key Stage 3 this is done by teacher assessment.

14-19 learner entitlement

As a young person on the Isle of Wight, you should • help you plan and prioritise your work; expect: • give regular spoken and written feedback; • an enjoyable and motivating learning experience; • praise your positive personal attitudes and efforts as well • a range of high-quality resources; as grades; • a broad and flexible curriculum open to all learners; • deal with disruptive learners effectively; and • positive progression from one level to the next; • make learning enjoyable and motivating. • success on your chosen course. Your place of learning will: The following explains what you can expect. • be safe and clean; You will: • have up-to-date resources; • be treated as a partner in your learning; • have a wide and flexible choice of courses; • receive a personal learning plan that meets your needs, • provide practical activities that are relevant to your • get regular feedback on your progress and targets; future job; • have someone to talk to and help with personal and • help you develop your basic skills in literacy and social problems; numeracy; • have someone to help you review your studies and set • let you talk to a range of experts, including employers; targets; • give you the opportunity to change course at the • get extra help if you are at risk of leaving learning or appropriate time; need to change course. • give unbiased advice and guidance; Your teachers, tutors or trainers will: • consult all parents and carers regularly; • have a thorough knowledge about the courses they • give you regular progress and effort reports; teach you; • listen and respond to any concerns you have. • mark or assess your coursework within agreed times;

6 www.facebook.com/choicesiw Your information for course choices: The Isle of Wight Council is committed to • is accurate, unbiased and advises you of all safeguarding and promoting the welfare of choices available; • is given to you in different ways and children and young people. We will: explains where your choice will take • ensure that all young people have the opportunity you; to participate in activities in a safe and secure • shows you how to combine courses environment; from different places and tells you • enable the parents/carers of the young people to have about the transport details. confidence in the institution; In return you will: • work to the best of your ability; • ensure that any young person suffering from or • attend regularly and on time; who has suffered significant harm is identified and • complete work and hand it in on time; responded to appropriately and quickly; • respect others and their property; • ensure that anyone who is unsuitable to work with • respect people’s differences in ability, young people is identified and prevented from doing culture, race, religion, age, sex and so; sexuality; • work co-operatively with other agencies that provide • behave in a way which does not put services for young people; anyone’s safety at risk; • take care of equipment and facilities; For more information relating to safeguarding visit • accept your learning place’s code of the Isle of Wight’s local safeguarding children’s board conduct and practice. at: www.4lscb.org.uk

Isle of Wight 14 - 19 area prospectus www.ucasprogress.com enables young people to view courses that are offered by a number of the Island’s educational establishments. www.ucasprogress.com

Using this site, young people can search for subjects and training providers, FE colleges, sixth form colleges, school start to plan their career pathway. The results can be saved sixth form, independent schools etc) and how to contact to a unique Favourites page. The site contains information them. about providers (e.g. schools, colleges, academies, work- Information is being added all of the time so please based learning providers, free schools, special schools, check the website regularly. www.facebook.com/choicesiw 7 Frequently asked questions Your questions answered

Can I study at two different locations to get the right mix of subjects? This is possible depending on the timetables and the agreement of your school. One centre will be your base establishment so it is important to get approval before making a decision.

Can I change centres at the end of a year? Yes, this is possible depending on what you have studied. You won’t lose the credit for the award you have studied, but please get advice before changing centres.

What happens if I just want to carry on studying at the same school I’m at now? That’s fine, many students do this. You can always discuss your choices with people within your own school or with an educational training provider.

Will my decision now affect my chances of employment or getting into higher education? The choice you make now will allow you to study more practical subjects if that’s what you like. Alternatively, you can stay with the more academic route, or even get a mixture of both. Universities are committed to this and you can tailor your studies to the career of your choice.

Can I study something relevant to work that will help me to explore my career ideas? Yes. Most schools offer a range of practical, work-related courses. Remember though at KS4 that you will still have to study compulsory subjects such as English, mathematics and science.

I like sports/creative subjects best – can I do just these? At KS4 you must study compulsory subjects such as English and mathematics and most schools will give you option blocks to choose from. For example, you may have to choose one technology, one creative/sport and one language subject, as well as having one free choice.

I have a definite idea about the career I wish to follow and it is strongly linked to mathematics and science. Can I take more than one science? Yes. In most schools you can take single, double or triple science GCSEs. Talk to your science teachers or careers co- coordinator to find out which option would be best for the career you have in mind.

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What is labour market information? Work experience Labour market information is data, statistics and Most young people go on work experience during research about the world of work and the job market. key stage 4 or key stage 5. This means spending time Some covers what is happening in the labour market in a real workplace, working alongside employees and now. Some looks at the long-term trends – what is likely learning about the tasks involved in a particular job or to happen in the labour market in the future. business. It is a great opportunity to see how work differs from school. You can learn from experts, see for yourself Where can you find labour market information? exactly what employers look for in job applicants, and Ask your careers co-ordinator for labour market strengthen your employability skills. You can even test information. Browse online prospectuses. Look up jobs your career ideas and improve your self-confidence at that interest you in a careers database, such as national the same time. careers service www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Enterprise activities How can you use labour market information? Enterprise activities allow you to understand what You can use labour market information to see if your career an employer is looking for, not only the qualifications ideas and plans are realistic. This is because it tells you: and attitudes needed but in broader skills such as • if the job or career that interests you is likely to exist in communication, teamwork and organisation. Enterprise the future – so you can change your plans if necessary; allows you to put these skills into practice both through • what employers are looking for – so you can work your chosen subjects and through extra activities such towards gaining the attitudes and qualifications that as Young Chamber or Young Enterprise. It may involve will put you ahead of the competition; finding out what running a successful business involves or the opportunity to organise events or meet local • where the jobs are – so you know where to look for work. business people. Ask what you can do in your school. What is likely to happen to the labour market in the Volunteering future? You don’t get paid, but giving up some time to help your Economic problems around the world have put pressure community is a great way to find out about different on the labour market. There is more unemployment work environments, to learn new skills and to develop and part time working. Job prospects are uncertain. your self confidence. It also improves your chances of However labour market information suggests that there success in the future by adding to the list of things you is little change in the long-term trends. So when you are can offer, for example, universities or employers in the planning for the future, you need to think about these future. Find out what you can do. Speak to your careers long-term trends. They show that: co-ordinator. Alternatively, visit: www.gov.uk • there are very few ‘jobs for life’ – you will change jobs (the ‘Young People’ pages) or www.do-it.org.uk many times in your working life; In addition the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, • new jobs are emerging all the time – because of for 14-25 year olds, has 4 sections, one of which is technological, economic, social and political changes; volunteering. Visit www.DofE.org • all industries will recruit some new workers to replace Part-time, temporary and holiday jobs people who retire, change jobs or change career; This is a good way to earn some money and gain • the number of jobs for unskilled, poorly qualified experience of work while you are still at school or workers will continue to fall; college. If you get a job with a business, you must have a work permit before you start work. Speak to your • the number of jobs for skilled, well qualified workers careers co-ordinator or careers adviser about this. The will continue to grow; law limits the hours you can work and the kind of work • the number of jobs requiring science, technology, that you can do. You can only do ‘light work’, if you are engineering, mathematics and modern foreign under 16. This is work that keeps you safe from danger language skills will continue to grow; and does not interfere with your school work. • the workplace is changing fast so employers will continue to need people who are willing and able to These are the main rules about the hours you can work learn. Age Term time School holidays

TOP TIP - What can you do to prepare for joining the labour • 2 hrs, weekdays & Sundays • 5 hrs, weekdays & Saturdays market? 14-15 • 5 hrs on Saturdays • 2 hrs on Sunday Think ahead! Employers want qualified people so make your education and training count – do your best whatever options you choose. Spend some time planning how to • 2 hrs, weekdays & Sundays • 8 hrs, weekdays & Saturdays get the knowledge, attitudes, skills and experience that 15-16 • 8 hrs on Saturdays • 2 hrs on Sunday employers look for.

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Raising the participation age • Apprenticeships allow young people to learn skills and gain qualifications whilst earning money. Sixth Form or College These are open to all suitable qualified young people who know what they wish to do for a living. Volunteering Apprenticeships are now available in over 80 career sectors; Apprenticeships • There are also options for those who choose to work CHOICES or volunteer. Young people who take this route Preparation for work programmes should take part in accredited education or training. AT 16 You can help your child to find the right option for Work with training them by talking to them about the options available to them post 16 and encouraging them to consider the Further learning or training right pathway for them to choose. One size does not fit with a training provider all and there are lots of choices for your child to select Join Armed Forces from. If you want to find out more about the changes and Since the introduction of the Government’s Raised how they affect your child, you could: Participation Age the arrangements about leaving • talk to a member of staff at their school; school have changed! All young people must remain • find out more about the legislation from the in education or training after Year 11 and until the Department of Education website academic year in which they turn 17 . This will increase www.education.gov.uk/16to19/participation/rpa to 18 by 2015. Recent legislation means that education is changing to increase the opportunities available post 16. All young people are required to continue learning For more information as to how the raised participation age affects you, please contact: for longer . This could be by continuing at school, going Participation Team, CHOICES Centre, 29 High Street, to college, going into employment/an apprenticeship High Street, Newport PO30 1SS. T: 01983 525927 or or volunteering (with part-time learning). email [email protected] Raising the Participation Age in education and training does not mean raising the school leaving age, nor does it mean that every young person needs to be in full time Support for your child education. Young people will be able to participate in: • full time education or training e.g. at college or 6th Making subject and career choices is an important part form; of growing up and can be a challenge. Your child will • work based learning e.g. an Apprenticeship; receive a lot of support to help them choose well – • part time accredited education or training if support that includes careers education, information employed, self-employed or volunteering - and advice. Careers education lessons will encourage minimum 20 hours per week. your child to think about and set goals for the future. It may suit some young people to learn on a part-time They will learn how to find and use careers information basis alongside employment and participation can take to research their ideas and explore different options. place in a range of places. They will also learn how to make decisions and present There is more choice available after the age of 16 themselves well in applications and interviews. The because there are no longer compulsory subjects. Some careers information they will receive includes options post 16 courses take a year to complete and others information from school, college and training providers take two, so your child could be making further choices and supports young people with access to the Isle of when they are 17. Wight’s online area prospectus. Your child will receive careers advice and guidance Options to suit everyone from many different people. Their subject teachers may discuss the career opportunities that studying The choices available for young people post 16 their subject can open up. The careers coordinator will include: help them to think through their ideas and weigh up • GCSEs and A levels involve studying several subjects the pros and cons of different options. If your child in depth, preparing young people for higher level is disabled or has a statement of special educational learning and for work; needs, there may be extra help with decision-making • Vocational qualifications offer young people and transition planning. Ask the Special Educational insights into the world of work. These are also good Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in school/college, or their preparation for further and higher education; key worker.

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Helping your children with their subject and Care to Learn career choices If you are a young parent, Care to Learn can help with the Preparing for the future: Learning pays cost of your childcare while you're learning. How Care to Learn can help you Knowledge, skills and qualifications are increasingly If you are a parent under 20 at the start of your course, important in today’s workplace. Legislation has Care to Learn can help pay for your childcare and related changed so that teenagers can continue their travel costs while you’re learning. You can get up to £160 education and training for longer, helping them to gain per child per week for childcare costs. the knowledge, qualifications and confidence to get a The subject or course you take is up to you. For example, job they enjoy or to go to university. Research shows you can choose whether you want to take a qualification us that young people with level 3 qualifications (e.g. or not. You can also choose whether you want to learn at A Levels) earn on average 25 per cent more over their a college or through a course in your community, such as lifetime than those without level 3 qualifications. at a children's centre. Wherever you decide to learn, you can be confident that Research has also shown that remaining in learning for your child is being safely looked after. longer also has the following benefits: When you get Care to Learn, it’s up to you what you • helps develop the skills needed for adult life; learn. You could choose a course that lasts a few days or • encourages achievement of full potential; one that lasts for several years. There are no set hours, • raises aspirations and expectations; so you could study part time or full time. Your chosen • reduces the likelihood of unemployment; course could help to build a better future for you and • increases income earning potential; your family. More and more employers are looking for • encourages positive attitudes towards lifelong people with higher level skills and qualifications. learning; There are thousands of opportunities available, ranging • reduces the likelihood of poor health. from confidence building courses in the local community to 2 year college courses. Your chosen course doesn’t Post 16 financial assistance need to lead to a qualification but it does need to receive some public funding. Schools, colleges and training organisations currently You’ll also be meeting new people and making new have funds they can use, at their discretion, to help friends, getting out and about and perhaps gaining a students who need financial support to help them to greater sense of confidence and independence. start or stay on their course. The funds are limited, so www.gov.uk/care-to-learn if you are having financial difficulties, speak to student Learner support helpline - T: 0800 121 8989 support services or a tutor at their school, college or Learner support - application pack - T: 0845 602 2260 training provider. [email protected] The Government has announced a new £180 million Care to learn scheme - T: 0845 600 7979 bursary scheme to help the most vulnerable 16-19 year- More information available from your health visitor, olds continue in full-time education. The scheme began children's centre or participation adviser at in 2011 and the money will be distributed by colleges. 29 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight. The scheme is made up of two parts: Professional and career development loans • the most vulnerable 16-19 year-olds will be given Professional and career development loans are bank bursaries of £1,200 a year. These include children in loans set at a competitive interest rate. They are available care, care leavers and those on income support; to learners aged 18+ and can be used to support full- • schools and colleges will then have the discretion to time, part-time or distance learning courses for up to two award bursaries to support any student who faces years, as long as the course leads to a trade, occupation genuine financial barriers to participation such as or profession. costs of transport, food or equipment. The EFA will pay the interest on the loan while the learner Schools and colleges will have flexibility to pay larger is studying and for up to one month afterwards. The or smaller bursaries as they see fit to any young people learner then repays the loan to the bank over an agreed without unnecessary bureaucracy. period at a fixed rate of interest. Schools and colleges can also decide if the bursary For more information visit www.gov.uk/en/ is paid weekly, monthly or annually and whether it is EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpFor linked to behaviour or attendance. AdultLearners/CareerDevelopmentLoans/index.htm

www.facebook.com/choicesiw 11 Tips on how to help your child choose well Be ready to help them deal with personal problems Help your child to find out as much as possible about the courses and qualifications they can do… At some point, most children have concerns that make it hard for them to cope with other parts of their life. You can help them to tackle these concerns by: Help your child to identify their interests and • offering your support as soon as you spot a problem abilities – it is always better to get involved earlier rather than Your child is more likely to succeed if their choices later; fit their interests and abilities. Help them to • listening to what they say and trying to see the identify these by encouraging them to discuss problem from their point of view; how they feel about different lessons, spare time • working on a solution with them, involving others if activities, tests, exams and practical projects. You needed. Boost their confidence by helping them to could also work with them on the activities in recognise their successes and new achievements. Which way now? that covers key stage 4 choices Encourage them to make the most of opportunities or It’s your choice that looks at post-16 options. like mentoring, coaching, work experience, To download the National Choices Publications volunteering and schemes like the Duke of Edinburgh visit: www.gov.uk Award.

Help your child to consider the consequences of Encourage your child to make a back-up plan their choices Practical reasons may prevent your child from doing the If your child has no clear plans at this stage, encourage combination of things they want to do. Having a back- them to opt for a broad range of courses that will up plan will make them feel as though they still have give them plenty of choice in the future. If they have some control over what happens. a particular career in mind, they may need specific experience, subjects, qualifications and grades to do Support your child’s decision it. Encourage them to find out. Help them to find out about careers that interest them. Look at course entry Show them that you want the best for them, you may requirements in online prospectuses and, for higher have to accept their choice. If they realise later on that education courses that interest them, on they made the wrong decision, they will need your www.ucas.com and http://unistats.direct.gov.uk support to deal with the consequences.

Remind your child that learning pays Gently challenge any choices that concern you In these uncertain times, education and training count. For example, you might want to challenge a choice Better qualifications bring better job prospects, higher because you feel that your child has not done earnings and more job satisfaction. There is still a big enough research. Or you may feel they have over or pay gap between people with qualifications and those underestimated their ability in a subject. Or that they without. have been too heavily influenced by whom they think If your child starts their working life in a low skilled, low will teach the course, what their friends say or fear of paid job without training, they may find it very hard to being the only boy or girl in a group. move on to something better. If your child is choosing their post-16 options, encourage them to choose one Home to school transport policy visit that involves further learning. Apprenticeships, for www.iwight.com/Council/OtherServices/School- example, combine high-quality training with a paid job. Transport/About Remind them that no route is closed to them, whatever their background or their achievements at school so far. They can speak to their careers adviser to find an education or training opportunity that suits them.

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This table provides useful information for anyone about to choose their options for studying in Years 10 and 11. Some of these courses are offered in collaboration between one or more educational establishment. For more information contact your schools careers department. u Carisbrooke College tel: 01983 524651 u Cowes Enterprise College tel: 01983 203103 u Christ the King College tel: 01983 537070 u Medina College tel: 01983 526523 u Ryde Academy tel: 01983 567331 u Sandown Bay Academy tel: 01983 402142

Some subjects are compulsory because they cover essential knowledge and skills that everyone needs for the future. The subjects you'll have to take exams in are: • English • Mathematics • Science There are some subjects that you have to study, but may not lead to exams: • Careers Education • Citizenship • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) • Physical Education (PE) • Religious Studies/Education • Sex and Relationships Education

CARE/SERVICES Foundation learning and level 1 Level 2 - GCSE Level 2 vocational BTEC Home Cooking Food u Child Development u u u u u BTEC: Animal Care u Hair and Beauty u u Health and Social Care u u u u u BTEC Health and Social Care u u u Catering u u u BTEC Public Services u BTEC: Childrens Care, Learning and Childcare u u Development u BTEC Home Cooking Food u

ENGLISH AND MEDIA Level 2 - GCSE English Language u u u u u u English Literature u u u u u u Film Studies u u Media Studies u u u

HUMANITIES AND BUSINESS STUDIES Level 2 - GCSE Level 2 vocational History u u u u u u BTEC: Business Studies u u u Ancient History u u u u Religious Studies u Religious Education u u u u Business Studies u u u u u Classical Civilisation Year u u u Applied Business u Religious Studies and Citizenship u Citizenship u Ethics u

English Baccalaureate = Maths, English Language, a science, any foreign language plus History or Geography

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IT AND COMPUTING Level 2 - GCSE Level 2 vocational Applied ICT u OCR ICT u u Computing ICT u u u Digital Applications u Computer Science u Cambridge National in ICT u u ICT (Creative Strand) u ICT (Technical Strand) u

LANGUAGES Level 2 - GCSE French u u u u u u Spanish u u u u u u Latin u German u Italian Year 11 only u

LEISURE AND TOURISM Foundation learning and level 1 Level 2 - GCSE Level 2 vocational NCFE: Exercise and Nutrition Studies CYQ: Fitness and Physical Activity u Physical Education u u u u u u u u Leisure and Tourism u u BTEC: Travel and Tourism u u u Sports Leadership u u BTEC: Sport u u u u u

MATHS Level 2 - GCSE Level 3 Mathematics u u u u u u Mathematics AS u u Statistics u u u

PERFORMING ARTS Level 2 - GCSE Level 2 vocational Music u u u u u u Performance Arts - Acting u u Drama u u u u u u Performance Arts - Dance u u Dance u u u u u Music and Music Technology u u u

u Carisbrooke College u Cowes Enterprise College u Christ the King College u Medina College u Ryde Academy u Sandown Bay Academy

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English Baccalaureate = Maths, English Language, a science, any foreign language plus History or Geography

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SOCIAL SCIENCE AND SCIENCE Level 2 - GCSE Level 2 vocational Science Core u u u u BTEC: Science u u u u Science Additional/Applied u u u u u BTEC: Applied Science u u u 21st Century Science u Science Double u u u u Physics u u u u u u Chemistry u u u u u u Biology u u u u u Geography u u u u u u Geology u PHSE u u u PHSE Citizenship Studies u u u Environmental Studies Year 11 only u Psychology u

TECHNOLOGY Foundation learning and level 1 Level 2 - GCSE Level 2 vocational Level 3 ABC: Motor Vehicle u u BTEC Fashion and Clothing u BTEC Land, Animal and Systems and Control u Environment u u Design and Technology: Product BTEC Construction u u BTEC Engineering u Design u u u u u u Design and Technology: NCFE Furniture Craft u Resistant Materials u u u u u u Design and Technology: Creative Crafts - using wood u Textiles u u u u u Design and Technology: Electronic Products u u Design and Technology : Product Design and Graphics u u Design and Technology : Fashion and Textiles u Design and Technology : Food Technology u u u u u Design and Technology: Carpentry u u

VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN Level 1 Level 2 - GCSE Level 2 vocational NCFE: Art and Craft u u Art and Design u u u u CoPE u Graphic Communication u u u Curriculum Support u Fine Art u u u u u Vocational u Graphics u Applied Art u Photography u u u u

Enrichment

ASDAN Personal Progress, ASDAN Personal and Social Development, ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness, Study Plus, Higher Project, Duke of Edinburgh, Careers Education, Citizenship and PHSE

English Baccalaureate = Maths, English Language, a science, any foreign language plus History or Geography

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This table shows academic and vocational further-education courses available at high schools. Some of these courses are offered in collaboration between one or more educational establishment. For more information contact your schools careers department.

u Cowes Enterprise College tel: 01983 203103 u Island Innovations V1th Form Campus tel: 01983 522886 u Ryde Academy tel: 01983 567331 u Sandown Bay Academy tel: 01983 402142 u Christ the King College tel: 01983 537070

Level 3 vocational courses can be taken on their own or in conjunction with AS or A2 subjects.

CARE/SERVICES Level 3 Vocational Childrens Play, Learning and Development BTEC u Health and Social Care - Level 3 CTec u u

ENGLISH AND MEDIA Level 2 Level 3 AS and A2 GCSE: English u u u u u Creative Media Production BTEC u English Literature u u u u u English Language u u u u u Media Studies u u u u u Film Studies u

HUMANITIES AND BUSINESS STUDIES Level 2 Level 3 AS and A2 (D) = Double GCE Business BTEC First Cert u Government and Politics u u u Law u u u Business and Economics u u Religious Studies u u u Government and Politics Classical Civilisation u u Philosophy, Religion & Ethics u u Philosophy u History u u u u u Business Applied u Economics u u u Sociology u u u u Business BTEC Nat Award u Business Certificate of Technologyu Business Studies AS & A2 u u Citizenship Studies u Classics AS and A2 u Geography u u u u u

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Level 3 vocational courses can be taken on their own or in conjunction with AS or A2 subjects.

IT AND COMPUTING Level 2 Level 3 AS and A2 (D) = Double GCE Diploma in Digital Applications u Computer Science u ICT GCSE u Computing u u Applied ICT u ICT / Computing u ICT CTEC u ICT: Applied u

LANGUAGES Level 3 AS and A2 German u Spanish u u u u French u u u u u Italian u u Latin AS and A2 u

LEISURE AND TOURISM Level 2 Level 3 AS and A2 Sports Studies BTEC First Cert u u Physical Education u u u Sport and Exercise Sciences BTEC u Sport BTEC National u Sport BTEC National - Subsidiary Diploma u Sport BTEC National - Extended Diploma u Sports and Exercise Science Subsidiary Diploma u Sports Studies BTEC Nat Award and Diploma u Travel and Tourism u u

MATHS Level 2 Level 3 AS and A2 GCSE: Mathematics u u u u u Further Mathematics u u Mathematics u u u Mathematics and Further Mathematics AS & A2 u u Mathematics: Mechanics AS /A2 u Mathematics: Statistics AS /A2 u

PERFORMING ARTS Level 3 AS and A2 Level 3 Vocational Performing Arts u u Events Management BTEC u Dance u u u BTEC Music (Performing) u Drama and Theatre Studies u u u u Performance Studies u Music Technology u u Music u u u u

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SOCIAL SCIENCE AND SCIENCE Level 3 AS and A2 Biology u u u u u Chemistry u u u u u Environmental Science u u Geology u u Human Biology u u u Physics u u u u u Psychology u u u u Science Applied u Science BTEC u

TECHNOLOGY Level 3 AS and A2 Design Technology - Food Technology u Design Technology - Product Design u u Design Technology - Systems and Control u Design Technology - Textile Design u Food Technology u

VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN Level 3 AS and A2 Level 3 AS and A2 Art and Design u Art, Craft and Design u Art and Design u u Art and Design - Fashion BTEC u Art and Design - Graphic Art u Art and Design - Fine Art u u u Photography u u u u Graphics u Graphic Communication AS & A2 u Product Design u Product Design (Textiles) u

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Level 3 vocational courses can be taken on their own or in conjunction with AS or A2 subjects.

Enrichment

Work Experience, Citizenship, ASDAN Bronze, Silver, Gold & ASDAN Universities, Young Enterprise, Young Chamber, Duke of Edinburgh, Open University Modules, Extended Project Qualifications, Certificate of Personal Effectiveness.

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This table shows academic and vocational further-education courses available at the Isle of Wight College. Isle of Wight College tel: 01983 526631 Platform One tel: 01983 537550 UKSA tel: 01983 294941

ACCESS TO HE Level 3 Access to Education Access to Social Science Access to Humanities Access to Science Access to Social Science Applied Science (BTEC) Access to Nursing

ARTS (VISUAL AND PERFORMING) Foundation learning (level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 and below) Art and Design and Media Art and Design Creative Media Foundation Degree Graphic (Level 1) Design

Performing Arts (Level 1) Interior Design Fashion Performing Arts Performing Arts Media Production Graphic Design Interior Design

BUSINESS STUDIES AND ADMINISTRATION Foundation learning (level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 and below) Business Office Office Administration Office Administration Foundation Degree in Administration (Level 1) Business and Management

Business and Tourism Business Management and HND in Business Finance Business Management and Finance with Tourism

CHILD CARE Foundation learning (level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 and below) Childhood Studies Childhood Studies Childhood Studies Foundation Degree Early Years

CONSTRUCTION Foundation learning (level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 and below) Gateway to Construction Painting and Decorating Painting and Decorating Painting and Decorating

Plumbing Brickwork Brickwork Wood Electrical Wood Plumbing Wood Plumbing Plumbing

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ENGINEERING Foundation learning (level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 & below) Engineering (Level 1) Engineering Engineering HNC Engineering

FITNESS AND SPORTS Foundation learning (level 1 & below) Level 2 Level 3 AFC Football Coaching Instructing Fitness and Exercise Personal Trainer Sport and Active leisure AFC Football Coaching AFC Football Coaching Outdoor Industries (UKSA) Football Development Football Development Coaching in Outdoor Industries (UKSA) Coaching in Outdoor Industries (UKSA)

FOUNDATION LEARNING Foundation learning (level 1 and below) Level 2 Insights Insights Pathways (special support)

GENERAL STUDIES Foundation learning (level 1 and below) Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy (Entry Level) Maths GCSE Literacy (entry) English GCSE Literacy and Numeracy Level 2

HAIR, BEAUTY AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Foundation learning (level 1 & below) Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Gateway to Hairdressing/Beauty (Entry) Hairdressing Hairdressing Salon Management Gateway to Hairdressing/Beauty Beauty Therapy Beauty Therapy (Level 1) Top to Top (Hair and Complementary Therapies Beauty) Nail and Make-Up Nail Technician

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Foundation learning (level 1 & below) Level 2 Level 3 Health and Social Care Health and Social Care Health and Social Care

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING Foundation learning (level 1 & below) Level 2 Level 3 Gateway to Hospitality (Entry) Hospitality Supervision Gateway to Hospitality (Level 1) Hospitality Professional Cookery

IT AND COMPUTING Foundation learning (level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 and below) Computing Computing Computing HNC/D Computing and Software Development Computer Games Development

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LAND BASED Foundation learning (level 1 & below) Level 2 Level 3 Gateway to Countryside or Animal Care Horticulture Horticulture (Entry) Countryside (Level 1) Animal Care Horse Management Countryside Management Animal Management

LEISURE AND TOURISM Foundation learning (level 1 & below) Level 2 Level 3 Leisure Industries Leisure Industries Leisure Industries

MOTOR VEHICLE Foundation learning (level 1 & below) Level 2 Level 3 Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle

MUSIC (PLATFORM ONE) Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Performing Arts (Music) Music Practice Foundation Degree Commercial Music BA (Hons) Commercial Music

PUBLIC SERVICES Foundation learning (level 1 & below) Level 2 Level 3 Public Services Public Services Public Services

AS/A2 levels (Level 3) v Archaeology v Art and Design v Art History v Biology v Business Studies v Chemistry v Computing v Critical Thinking v Drama and Theatre v Economics v Electronics v Engineering v English Language v English Literature v Environmental Studies v Film Studies v French v Geography v Geology v Government and Politics v Graphic Design v History: Modern v Mathematics v Mathematics Further v Media Studies v Philosophy and Ethics v Photography v Physical Education v Physics v Psychology v Science Appliedv Sociology

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL STUDY PROGRAMMES TRAINEESHIPS APPRENTICESHIPS Level 1 Level 2 Intermediate Advanced Higher Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Level 2 Level 3 u Business u Business uuuu Business uuuu Business u Business and Administration Administration Administration Administration Professional u Business Traineeships Administration are available in a uuu uuu u Leadership and wide variety of Management Management Management areas uuu uuu Team Leading Team Leading u Accounting u Accounting u IT User Skills u IT User Skills uuu IT User Skills uuu IT User Skills u Business u Business Improvement Improvement Techniques Techniques

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MOTOR VEHICLE TRAINEESHIPS APPRENTICESHIPS Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Level 2 Level 3

u Engineering u Engineering u u Traineeships are available in a Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle wide variety of areas u Plumbing u Plumbing u Painting and Decorating u Electrical Installation u Brickwork u Carpentry and Joinery u Carpentry and Joinery

Traineeships offer you the opportunity to undertake a substantial work placement and work skills training, alongside support to improve your English and mathematics. Depending on your needs, a range of other support and flexible training may be offered to help you develop your skills and progress quickly onto an apprenticeship or secure other employment.

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HEALTH SOCIAL CARE AND PUBLIC SERVICES STUDY PROGRAMMES TRAINEESHIPS APPRENTICESHIPS Entry Level Level 1 Level 2 Intermediate Advanced Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Level 2 Level 3 uu Cleaning uu Cleaning Services Services u Childcare u Childcare uuu Childcare uuu Childcare Traineeships u Health and Social u Health and Social uuuu Health and uuuu Health and are available Care Care Social Care Social Care in a u Public Services u Public Services uu Supporting uu Supporting wide variety of Teaching and Teaching and areas Learning Learning u Uniform Services u Uniform Services u Sport and Active u Sport and Active Leisure Leisure u Outdoor Pursuits

HOSPITALITY SPORTS AND LEISURE STUDY PROGRAMMES TRAINEESHIPS APPRENTICESHIPS Level 1 Level 2 Intermediate Advanced Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Level 2 Level 3 u Professional Cookery u Professional Cookery uu Professional uu Professional Cookery Cookery u Hospitality Services uuu Hospitality uu Licensed Hospitality u Licensed Hospitality u Food Service uuuFood Service uuu Hospitality Traineeships Supervision and are available in a Leadership wide variety of u Drink Service uuu Drink Service uu Patisserie and areas Confectionary u Front Office uu Front Office

u Food Processing and uuu Food Processing Cooking and Cooking u Housekeeping uu Housekeeping

u Kitchen Services uu Kitchen Services

u Fitness u Fitness u Fitness u Fitness

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LAND BASED STUDY PROGRAMMES TRAINEESHIPS APPRENTICESHIPS Level 1 Level 2 Intermediate Advanced Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Traineeships Level 2 Level 3 are available in a u Animal Care u Animal Care u Animal Care u Animal Care wide variety of u u u u Horse Care Horse Care areas Horse Care Horse Care u Horticulture

RETAIL, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY PROGRAMMES TRAINEESHIPS APPRENTICESHIPS Level 1 Level 2 Intermediate Advanced Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Level 2 Level 3 u Customer Services uuuu Customer uuuu Customer Services Services u Sales uu Sales uu Sales Traineeships uu Contact Centre uu Contact Centre are available in a uu Warehousing and uu Warehousing and wide variety of Storage Storage areas uu Hairdressing uu Hairdressing u Nail Services u Nail Services u Nail Services u Nail Services

u Maritime Occupations

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS The following Core Skills are offered at all levels with Traineeships and Apprenticeship: Maths, English, ICT and work experience.

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The Isle of Wight Council The Choices Centre Participation Team is based at the All young people and their parents/carers are welcome Choices Centre, to make use of the resources in the Choices Centre 29 High Street, Newport. PO30 1SS. including supported use of a public telephone and computer to make applications to education, jobs, and Tel: 01983 525927 apprenticeships, construct CV’s, and check access to www.iwight.com/choices benefits. If you are not in full-time education or training the Participation Team will allocate you a dedicated The Participation Team is a service provided by the Isle Participation Adviser who you can keep in touch with of Wight Council to support all young people post-16 by phone, e-mail or by visiting the Choices Centre, and to participate in education, training and employment. It help may also be provided with travel tokens to enable delivers the following: you to access the Choices Centre and any opportunities you may be applying for. The team makes referrals to a • Developing and co-ordinating engagement wide range of training providers, employers and other programmes to support young people agencies in order to help young people achieve their to participate in education, training and goals – whatever they may be! employment. Current programmes co-ordinated by the team include RON, FEET First, Pre-apprenticeships and Young Volunteers - see page 27. Full drop-in service (no appointment necessary) Public opening times as follows: • Supporting Island businesses. The team supports Monday to Thursday the Isle of Wight Council apprenticeship programmes and subsidies, and offers a free service for employers 9:30am - 12:30pm. 1pm - 4:30pm to advertise vacancies to young people through Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm. 1pm - 4pm it’s weekly bulletin – Education, Employment and Choices – helping all young people participate Training Opportunities Weekly.

• Working with the local community. The team provides a full-time drop-in service at the Choices Centre for post-16 young people and their parents/ carers, with qualified Participation Advisers referring on to local young people services.

• Working with young people who are not in education, training or employment. All post-16 young people who are not currently participating in education, training or employment are provided with a dedicated Participation Adviser to work with them until they are settled into a positive destination.

• Working with vulnerable young people. More intensive personal support is provided for young people with low qualifications and young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

• Increasing participation. The team provides a range of resources and activities to support this aim. They include a Facebook page, website, weekly Vacancy Bulletin, Choices booklet, annual survey of school leaver’s first destinations, a web-based tool to support schools to identify students at risk of not participating, and an annual conference.

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Preparation for work programmes employing an apprentice again. The National Apprenticeship Service will provide up to Real Opportunities Now (RON) 40,000 Apprenticeship grants to employers with up to The Real Opportunities Now programme is available to 1,000 employees recruiting 16 to 24 year olds with a young people aged 16-18 who are not in education, value of £1,500 to encourage employers to take on employment or training. The RON programme enables new apprentices. young people to access a range of activities over a 2 The £1,500 is in addition to the training costs of the week period develop team working skills and provides Apprenticeship framework which are met in full for an opportunity for them to explore different training young people aged 16 to 18 and 50% for those aged opportunities. The RON programme also aims to build 19 to 24. up the confidence and self esteem of the young people Isle of Wight Council Apprenticeship and support them their choices. The Isle of Wight Council provides an additional subsidy FEET FIRST to enhance the Government’s apprenticeship grant FEET FIRST is a weekly session for 16 -19 year olds not for employers. Employers who are eligible to recruit an yet in Education, Employment or Training. A chance apprentice through the Government’s apprenticeship to help you develop your C.V., gain confidence in your grant can also receive a further £750 for each apprentice telephone techniques, interview preparation, help in or if the business is within the green economy the completing application forms, identify and understand subsidy will be £1,500. your existing skills and use the support of peers to The council is looking to support up to 120 apprentices share your experiences. At the CHOICES Centre, 29 High and is looking to target those less likely to benefit Street, Newport PO30 1SS, every Friday 10am -12pm. from an apprenticeship opportunity and help small businesses that have not employed apprentices in the It’s free and travel support is available for those outside past three years. the Newport area. Please contact the CHOICES Centre on 01983 525927 or email [email protected] Voluntary Traineeships Traineeships are a work programme run for young Young Volunteers people under 19 who have completed their statutory In December 2012 the Isle of Wight Council in education and are registered as not in employment, partnership with Community Action launched an education or training. To take part in the scheme young initiative to offer volunteering opportunities to young people must be referred by the participation team to people who are under 19 and not in education, a training provider who will source a work placement employment or training. for them. This enables young people to undertake a placement with an employer and can receive help to The aim of the programme is to enable young people improve English and Mathematics. to develop and gain key skills and experiences through Young people are accepted onto these programmes medium to long term volunteering opportunities. The via the Participation Team. Please call CHOICES Centre programme has mutually beneficial outcomes for both on (01983) 525927 www.iwight.com/choices the young person and the placement. Whilst giving support to the community, the young person gains from new experiences and the acquisition of new skills Apprenticeships which will enhance their CV and future job prospects. The placement can be for as many hours as the young National Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of person wishes to undertake subject to the needs of the 16 to 24 year olds (AGE 16 to 24) young person and the availability of a placement. The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 The volunteering placement does not affect any year olds (AGE 16 to 24) aims to support businesses to entitlement to benefits but does not carry any financial grow by providing incentives to assist in offering young recompense. However help with travel and other people employment through the Apprenticeship additional expenses could be available. Young people programme. The AGE 16 to 24 is aimed at helping will not be prevented from volunteering because of eligible employers to offer young people employment financial barriers for basic needs. through the Apprenticeship programme, by providing For more information and to apply for grants to assist employers in recruiting a young Young Volunteers please contact the apprentice. Isle of Wight Council’s Participation Team, The grant targets employers who are new to 29 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight P031 1SS Apprenticeships and recruiting their first apprentice, and also supports employers who have not been in a T: (01983) 525927 position within the previous 12 months to commit to www.iwight.com/choices

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From 2012, all young people will be expected to remain in some form of education

or training after Year 11. Their post-16 choices are: VOLUNTEERING

Work with training Further learning or training with a training provider For further information contact Andrew Hough APPRENTICESHIPS Raised Participation Age Co-ordinator Sixth form or further Choices, High Street, Newport Telephone 01983 525927 education college Email [email protected] Web www.iwight.com/choices Find us on facebook Preparation-for-work programmes 1931CX

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To contact participation team on: 01983 525927 or drop into CHOICES Centre, 29 High Street, Newport, PO30 1SS or email [email protected]

www.facebook.com/choicesiw 29 Useful contacts Insights (Foundation Learning) www.apprenticeships.org.uk Tel: 01983 526631 Information about apprenticeships from the National www.iwcollege.ac.uk Apprenticeship Service and holds local Apprenticeship references. Island Training (Apprenticeships) Tel: 01983 550609 www.education.gov.uk www.islandtraining.org The Department for Education website. Medina College www.DofE.org Tel: 01983 526523 Duke of Edinburgh website. www.medina.iow.sch.uk www.gov.uk Military Preparation College Government site which can provide information about a Tel: 08442 438438 number of initiatives for young people including the Raising www.mpct.co.uk the Participation Age. Participation Team www.iwight.com/choices/participationteam Tel: 01983 525927 Provides information on the Participation team and holds the www.iwight.com/choices weekly local vacancy bulletin. www.skill.org.uk Platform One National advice organisation for students with disabilities. Tel: 01983 537550 www.platformone.org www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk Website for applying for student finance online. Ryde Academy Tel: 01983 567331 www.ucas.ac.uk www.rydeacademy.org Website for applying to Higher Education establishments. Sandown Bay Academy www.ucasprogress.com Tel: 01983 402142 Area prospectus link. www.sandownbayacademy.org Smart Training and Recruitment Ltd September 2014 Tel: 01983 530440 Two new schools for secondary school aged students www.smarttar.co.uk will be opening September 2014. St George’s School Isle of Wight Studio School www.studioschoolstrust.org Tel: 01983 524634 The Island Free School www.theislandfreeschool.org www.stgeorges-school.co.uk The Care Learning Centre Provider contacts Tel: 01983 533993 www.carelearningcentre.co.uk Carisbrooke College The Isle of Wight College Tel: 01983 524651 Tel: 01983 526631 www.carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk www.iwcollege.ac.uk Christ the King College UKSA Tel: 01983 537070 Tel: 01983 294941 www.christ-the-king.iow.sch.uk www.uksa.org Cowes Enterprise College Tel: 01983 203103 www.cowesenterprisecollege.org.uk FNTC Training & Consultancy Ltd National Careers Service Tel: 01983 559322 Phone: 0800 100 900 text: 07766 413 219 www.fntctraining.co.uk www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Haddon Training Ltd advisers are available from 8am to 10pm, Tel: 01672 519977 seven days a week. www.haddontraining.co.uk HTP Training If you have difficulty in understanding this Tel: 01983 824930 document please contact us on (01983) 525927 www.htptraining.com and we will do our best to help you.

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