www.southwark.gov.uk/post16 Choose your future Southwark post 16 prospectus 2021 /22 0 2 8 0 D R R Southwark post 16 Contents prospectus Your choices Deciding what you want to do next 4 Post 16 Service 5 Information on Raising the Participation Age (RPA) 8 Choosing the right pathway for you 9 Which pathway is right for me? 11 Apprenticeships 12 Where can you study or train? 15 What comes next? 16 School sixth forms in Southwark Table of school sixth forms in Southwark 18 Table of subjects offered at school sixth forms in Southwark 19 The schools Ark Globe Academy 22 Ark Walworth Academy 24 Bacon’s College 26 Harris Academy Bermondsey 27 Harris Sixth Form Homestall Campus 30 Harris Sixth Form Rye Campus 32 Kingsdale Foundation School 34 Sacred Heart Catholic School 36 St Michael’s Catholic College 38 St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School 40 St Thomas the Apostle College 42 The Charter School East Dulwich 44 The Charter School North Dulwich 46 The City of London Academy (Southwark) 48 University Academy of Engineering South Bank 50 Colleges BOSCO 52 Southwark College 54 Table of other colleges and sixth forms 57 Further information Financial support 60 Useful contacts 62 Map of school sixth forms in Southwark 63 Local Offer 64 2 Introduction F o Foreword r e w o r d A message from Jasmine Ali, Cabinet member for Children, Schools and Adult Care Dear student Your future after Year 11 Over the coming months you will be making important choices about what you will do after year 11. We want to make sure you have either a job, training or a college place to go to after school. We know you have been living through a strange and difficult time, with many uncertainties and frustrations. I want you to know that Southwark Council is working flat out with schools, colleges and employers to provide you with as many opportunities as we can. In September 2020 we will launch a new website which will give you live information about up to the minute opportunities. In the meantime, this brochure will help you through the process. It tells you all about the options available to you in Southwark. Whether you want to start an apprenticeship, take up a traineeship, do a technical or professional course or go on to A Levels we have opportunities for every school leaver who wants to learn, work or train. Whatever your future holds, there’s something in Southwark for you. Do have a look at the great apprenticeship scheme the council runs. As an apprentice you can earn and learn at the same time. And every year we offer lots of different placements. As a Southwark Council apprentice, you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification, and will get the London Living Wage. If you are interested, you can find out more at southwark.gov.uk/apprenticeships Don’t forget each sixth form has its own application process, either via its website or a specific form, so make sure to check each school’s individual page in this brochure. We encourage you to attend open days so that you can tour the sixth forms or colleges and meet the teachers. Whatever you chose to do, the most important thing is to spend some time discussing with your teachers and family or carers, to decide what will be right for you. This is your chance to express your skills, interests and passions! Whatever you are thinking of doing, you can get more information by emailing the Post 16 Service. [email protected] We wish you the very best, and good luck! Jasmine Ali Cabinet member for children and schools Southwark Council 3 Your choices D e c Deciding what you want to do next i d i n g w Post 16 timetable for September 2021 intake h a t y o u w September/ > Attend sixth form/college open events a October 2020 n Consider all your options: vocational or academic study, college or school, t > t A levels or BTEC, traineeship or apprenticeship o d > Your in-school Careers Adviser can talk to you about your options and help you o make applications n e x t November 2020 > Use your school careers library to research career ideas > Talk to relatives and teachers > Visit nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk for impartial and practical help > Continue to attend sixth form/college open events > Revise for your mock exams > Attend any sixth form open day events > Phone colleges that you are interested in to get an application pack, or check to see if they can be downloaded from the website > Start to apply to colleges and sixth forms. Some colleges fill up quickly, so get application forms in early December 2020 > Need help? Speak to the Careers Adviser in your school > Ensure all your application forms are complete and have been submitted > Sit your mock exams January 2021 > Sit your mock exams February 2021 > Prepare for interviews March 2021 > Attend interviews when invited 4 Your choices D e c i d i n g April 2021 > Open a bank account if you do not have one, as you will need one when you w are at college h a t > Create a revision plan and stick to it. Keep revising y o u May 2021 > Your GCSE exams will start w a n > Get your CV ready to look for part-time work. This is really important if you t want to get an apprenticeship; check the entry requirements t o Keep revising d > o n e x June 2021 > Continue to attend interviews; If you cannot attend, ring and reschedule t the interview > Continue to revise > Keep an eye out for interesting apprenticeships; check the entry requirements > Look for part-time work after the exams July 2021 > Have a break > Try to get a part-time job and develop your employability skills > Get involved in summer activities August 2021 > Make sure you are around to collect your GCSE results from school > Attend enrolment at your chosen school or college > Continue to apply for apprenticeships; if you meet the entry requirements September 2021 > Attend enrolment at your chosen school or college if you haven’t already > Apply to the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund if you are eligible > Prepare for and attend apprenticeship interviews 5 Your choices 6 Your choices P o Post 16 Service s t 1 6 S Most young people in Southwark move on to Please use our Post 16 Survey form to let us know e r education in a sixth form or further education what you are up to. If you tell us that you are not in v i college each year in the September after they turn education or training we will get in touch and c e 16, or they may start an apprenticeship or other signpost you to advice and guidance on your employment with training. All school leavers must options. You can also email us at stay in some type of education or training until they [email protected] are 18. Check Southwark Post 16 website for latest We know though that some 16 and 17 year old developments and to stay connected as you progress young people may find themselves out of education towards higher education or employment and we are here to help. The Post 16 service in Southwark Council works with young people not in You can also find useful information at the education to make sure that they are offered advice National Careers Service and guidance to support them back into education. We work closely with colleges, advice and support agencies to find the right support for each young person to help them move forward with their life and career goals. This can include exploring routes into courses, apprenticeships and traineeships based on each individual’s starting point. 7 Your choices I n f o Information on Raising the Participation Age (RPA) r m a t i o What is ‘Raising the Participation Age’ [RPA]? Does this mean staying at school until n o All young people have a duty by the Education I am 18? n Skills Act (2008) to participate in education until R Once you complete your GCSEs and secondary a their 18th birthday. Supported by parents/ carers, education, there are a number of options available i s and schools, the Government expects each young i for you to choose from: n g person to make an informed decision about how Continue in full time education or college t you wish to participate. > h e Start a work based learning programme such as P > a an apprenticeship r t Why was it introduced? i c > Start full time work alongside part time learning i By staying in learning and training you can p which leads to an accredited qualification a gain the qualifications and skills you need to help t i o you to succeed. > Volunteering for a minimum of 20 hours a week n alongside part time learning which leads to an A Advantages include: g accredited qualification e Making it easier to find and stay in a job ( > R > If you have your own business and are self P employed, you can combine this with part time A > Having the ability to earn and give you a greater ) choice of career path learning which leads to an accredited qualification. > Being able to compete in the future local job market; providing pathways to opportunities where you can develop your qualifications and What duty does Southwark Council have? skills further in order to support your future career aspirations for example, higher education > Promote the effective participation in education (university) or higher apprenticeships and training of 16 and 17 year olds in our area with a view to ensuring that those persons fulfil > You will have a greater chance to develop the the duty to participate in education or training knowledge and practical skills that employers are looking for.