Looking ahead to Year 11

David Bingham Careers Adviser A short year! So start thinking now! Staying in Education

16 year olds are required to continue in education or training until their 18th birthday. What Are My Main Options? School College Apprenticeships

Level 1 Level 1 Diploma Traineeship

Intermediate GCSEs Level 2 Diploma Level 2 Apprenticeship

A Levels Level 3 Diploma Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship Sixth Form

 A levels last 2 years

 Choose a college course alongside 2 ‘A’ Levels

 Study 3 or 4 subjects

 Continue with your favourite GCSEs or start new subjects.

 You will need a minimum of 5 passes at grade 5 as well as passing English Language and Maths (grade 4). Some subjects require at least a 5 grade at GCSE. Some local sixth forms

Wood Green School, Witney

Henry Box School, Witney

Bartholomew School, Eynsham

Chipping Norton School

Marlborough School, Woodstock College Courses A levels and

Vocational Diploma courses e.g. Hair and beauty Engineering Childcare Construction Animal care Events and Tourism Performing Arts…. Local Colleges Local Colleges College Open Events

Witney 20 Nov 3.30 – 7pm

City Centre Sat 19 Oct 9.30 – 12.30pm Wed 20 Nov 4 – 7pm Apprenticeships

Paid On the Job Training with Industry Standard Qualifications The Apprenticeship Framework Catering Apprenticeship

NVQ2 Professional Cookery Food Hygiene Certificate Menu planning Another way of looking at your options

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Apprenticeships Start thinking ahead  Your favourite subjects  How you like to learn  Your job ideas

You have plenty of time but only if you use it wisely! Start finding out

• Look at school, college and apprenticeship websites • Use Kudos • Use the Careers website eCLIPS • Work Experience Tell us your plans! Please complete the ‘What’s Next after Year 11?’ questionnaire Careers Interviews

In the Careers Room – near the Achievement Centre