Year 11 PIAG Post 16 Pathways Vicky Brenton – Careers & Transition Manager

• 1 to 1 careers guidance appointments • Y11 Sixth Form applications & interviews • Work experience • Careers Fair • Employer & Apprenticeship talks and workshops • Trips to employers and Apprenticeship Show • College trips and talks • Mock interviews • UCAS What are the options?

Students must be in education or training until 18

THREE OPTIONS • Sixth Form • College • Apprenticeship Tonight's Programme

Careerpilot – Debbie Longland, Careerpilot College – Vicky Brenton, Hardenhuish Sixth Form – Mike Fennell, Hardenhuish Apprenticeships (& Degree Level) – Vicky Lukins, ASK Apprenticeships

**This presentation is available on the school website** Pupil Presentations

• Wiltshire College – 15th November • Apprenticeships – 22nd November • Sixth Form – 29th November Also…… Wiltshire College, Bath College and Apprenticeship providers at Careers Fair on 26th November Hardenhuish Careers Fair

• Tuesday 26th November • Peter Thompson Hall • All Year 11 will visit P5 or P6 – prize draw! • Come along after school (3-4pm) • 35 local businesses and employers, Colleges, Universities and apprenticeship providers Using Careerpilot

Help choosing Post 16 options What is it?

A free one-stop website helping 13-19 year olds in the South of England plan their future study & work

350,000+ users in 2018-19

97% of users found the site useful 100s of positive quotes

“At first I was unsure on what I wanted to do after school but Careerpilot has enlightened me and helped reassure me.”

“It has made me re think my options and once where I thought university was a no go, I am now looking at this.” Popular tools – Courses / Jobs

Three stages in careers so students can find out more about themselves

Information on different pathways Information on choices at different ages Lots of info on jobs and careers Lots of info on jobs and careers

If a student registers they can save their choices and quiz results in Career Tools Career Tools - saves the student’s research

C The Parent Zone: provides answers to questions you need to know

www.careerpilot.org.uk/parent The Parent Zone Things to remember, things to do…

One place for impartial information on the choices for 14,16 and 18 year olds.

To help students and their parents/carers make informed decisions. College Courses 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 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 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 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 Saturday 16th November (10am-12noon) (Chippenham) Wednesday 15th January (5pm-7pm) Wiltshire College Saturday 9th November (10am-12noon) (Trowbridge) Thursday 23rd January (5pm-7pm) Wiltshire College (Lackham) Saturday 16th November (10am-12noon) Saturday 1st February (10am-12noon) Bath College (City Centre Thursday 5th December (4pm-7pm) campus) Saturday 1st February (10am-1pm) Swindon College Saturday 9th November (10am-1pm) Tuesday 14th January (5pm-7pm) New College, Swindon Wednesday 29th January (5pm-7pm) UTC Saturday 23rd November (10am-1pm) Saturday 29th February (10am-1pm) Apprenticeships at College

• Most colleges are also Apprenticeship Training Providers • You can apply to Wiltshire College for an apprenticeship without having an employer • Last year Wiltshire College started 942 new apprentices and work with over 1000 employers including Wessex Water, Dyson, NHS, Wiltshire Council and Siemens Hardenhuish School A High Performing Specialist Academy

Sixth Form Mike Fennell Sixth Form Learning Manager 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 – For some students will be essential for higher education, some professions and degree level apprenticeships. 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, designated study area complete with desktop computers, quiet study area, the Hungry Stag Café, and free Wifi throughout so you can use your own devices.

• 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

How and When?

Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 5th December – 6.30pm

A chance to look at up to 5 subject choices, meet teachers, the Sixth Form team and students.

On-line Applications in by Thursday 12th December An Introduction to Apprenticeships for Parents What are apprenticeships?

Real job with Earn a wage Work for at least Study towards a Contract of employment 30 hours per week job related qualification including holiday pay real responsibilities The truth about apprenticeships

EARN A GAIN A SALARY DEGREE STAY IN NO FEES 90% WORK POST-APPRENTICESHIP TO PAY YOU CAN Social life? RELOCATE The range of apprenticeships

Accounting Aviation Horticulture Architect Creative & Digital

Teaching Cyber Security Surveying Project management Nursing

Dental Nursing Hospitality Hairdressing Legal Services Journalism

And many more…. Which employers offer apprenticeships? Look inside the company!

Logistics IT and Cyber Security Data Analytics Sales Business Development Marketing Human Resources (HR) Finance Legal Facilities Management Security Customer Service Training and Development The levels of apprenticeships

LEVEL LEVEL

Intermediate Advanced Higher Degree Advanced apprenticeshipIntermediate apprenticeship apprenticeshipHigher apprenticeshipDegree apprenticeship apprenticeshipLevel 2 Level 3 apprenticeshipLevel 4-7 apprenticeshipLevel 6 & 7 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4-7 Level 6 & 7

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & BEHAVIOURS SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & BEHAVIOURS Different delivery models

Workplace learning Online learning 20% of your paid time for off-the-job learning

Classroom learning Attend college or training provider How do apprenticeships compare to full time university?

HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS Work full time and study part-time

100+ Learning Salary No Debt NUS Experience 4-6 Years UNIVERSITIES

University fees paid by employer and/or government Are there any jobs? How many vacancies are near me?

28,000+ vacancies In your area: Chippenham 5 miles = 11 vacancies 15 miles = 92 vacancies 30 miles = 423 vacancies Apprenticeship jobs in the North Wiltshire area

Job opportunity Closing Weekly Annual date salary salary Professional Accounting Apprentice October £385 £20,000 (Level 4) 2019 Fitness Instructor Apprenticeship November £117 2019 Apprentice Graphic Designer October £175 (Milk and Tweed) 2019

Apprentice Dental Nurse October £117.00 - 2019 £246.30 Advanced Engineering Apprentice October £152.10 2019 How do you find an apprenticeship?

1 4

Register on Find an Manage apprenticeship your alerts

2 5 Do your Contact research companies

3 To find an Search and apply apprenticeship visit GOV.UK and search for apprenticeships Where else to look?

WHERE ELSE TO LOOK?

Social media Your friends and The company website family How can I tell if it’s a ‘good’ apprenticeship? Resources for parents

• Monthly Parents’ Packs amazingapprenticeships.com

• Translated Resources https://amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/ Hear from apprentices

Understanding apprenticeships _ Full version (4m 41s) https://vimeo.com/151121127 Contact us

Follow the National Apprenticeship Service: @Apprenticeships Fireitupapps National Apprenticeship Service Search for apprenticeships on GOV.UK or call 08000 150 400 Any questions? In need of some guidance? Questions? • Vicky Brenton: [email protected] • Careers guidance appointment (via tutor or Mrs Graham) • Careers Office E centre lunchtime drop-in • Careers Office & Library – apprenticeship guides and college prospectuses • National Careers Service webchat and helpline - Tel: 0800 100 900 or Text: 07766 413 219 • www.careerpilot.org.uk – Parent Zone • School website careers section – links to websites