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university - the right choice for me? Year 10 – Collingwood College – 13 th july 2011

university - the right choice for me? Year 10 – Collingwood College – 13 th july 2011. Mr C Woolford – IAG Co-ordinator. Aim of session.

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university - the right choice for me? Year 10 – Collingwood College – 13 th july 2011

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  1. university - the right choice for me?Year 10 – Collingwood College – 13thjuly 2011 Mr C Woolford– IAG Co-ordinator

  2. Aim of session To raise your awareness of your post 16 options, assist with your decision making process and explain the advantages of progressing into Further and Higher Education.

  3. Objectives By the end of this session you should be able to: • State who your IAG Co-ordinator is and how to access the service within school • List the three main post 16 options • Identify your next steps – what you need to do in order to make a decision about your post 16 options

  4. Introductions • Information, Advice & Guidance Co-ordinator – offer help with choosing courses, careers and planning your future • Drop-in at anytime between 8.00am and 4.00pm • Located in Careers Department (LRC downstairs) • Careers web-page on Collingwood VLE

  5. Activity 1 In your groups What are you planning on doing after Year 11?

  6. Three main post 16 options

  7. Post 16 options

  8. Destination of Collingwood College students 2009-2010

  9. Employment – Young Persons’ rights These regulations provide basic rights and protections for young workers such as: • Limit of an average of 48 hours a week which a worker can be required to work (though workers can choose to work more if they want to). • Limit of an average of 8 hours work in each 24 hour period. • Right to 11 hours rest a day. • Right to a day off each week. • Right to an in-work rest break of 20 minutes if the working day is longer than six hours. Young Workers are entitled to 30 minutes break in every 4.5 hours. • Right to four weeks paid leave per year.

  10. Apprenticeships - “earn while you learn” http://www.careersbox.co.uk/films/sfa/?sector=38&filmID=1841

  11. Apprenticeships – “earn while you learn” Advantages of apprenticeships:- • Earnings – between £95 and £200 per week • Support during training • Prospects • Choice of industries and employers

  12. Apprenticeships – Three levels 1 - Intermediate Level Apprenticeships Intermediate apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2, Key Skills and, in some cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC. These provide the skills you need for your chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Level Apprenticeship. 2 - Advanced Level Apprenticeships Advanced level apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based certificate such as a BTEC.  To start this programme, you should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship. 3 - Higher Apprenticeships Higher Apprenticeships work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 and, in some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as a Foundation degree. For opportunities and more information visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk

  13. Qualification Chart A Level Equiv 3 GCSE A*-C Equiv 2 GCSE D-G Equiv 1 E1, E2, E3 Equiv Entry Academic Route General Vocational Route Diploma Work Based Route Levels A Level (AS + A2) BTEC National OCR National Advanced NVQ 3 Higher NVQ 2 BTEC First OCR Nationals GCSEs IGCSEs GCSEs IGCSEs Foundation NVQ 1 BTEC Level 1 OCR National VRQ at Entry Level 1- 3

  14. Further and Higher Education Hopes and fears?

  15. Higher Education overview • There are about 280 universities and higher education institutes in the UK • Vast number of subjects to study – over 150 subject areas • Degree courses are generally 3 or 4 years long but can be up to 7 years for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and architecture • Over 50% of English and Welsh universities are currently charging tuition fees of c.£9000 per year – fees for Scotland and Northern Ireland to be confirmed

  16. Higher Education – what to consider? Reasons you may want to continue to study a subject at a higher level are: • You have been good at and have enjoyed the subject in the past. • You need this subject to enter a particular career or course. • You have not studied the subject before but you have looked into it and think it will suit your strengths.

  17. Higher Education – what to consider? Further considerations should be taken into account: • Some subjects are more difficult at an advanced level than at standard level. • Make sure you get your facts straight. There are many misconceptions about subjects required for courses and careers. • Don’t take an uninformed risk. What is the new subject actually about? Source: http://russellgroup.org/Informed%20Choices%20final.pdf

  18. Higher Education – what to consider? • Home or away? Cost of halls of residence at University of Derby range from £3087 - £4287 per academic year • No perfect life long choice...there are always options to change course/institution • Select course subjects then institution • If no idea then select subjects that you enjoy which keeps your options open or consider combined degrees e.g. English & Journalism • Sources of information – use 2 or 3 including friends, family, people who have been to university, IAG service within school and teachers

  19. Activity 2 Higher Education debate

  20. Further and Higher Education • www.surrey-area-prospectus.co.uk – information about local schools and college courses • www.connexionssurrey.co.uk – general careers advice • www.ucas.com – “one stop shop” for university applications, personal statements and courses • www.notgoingtouni.co.uk – alternatives to higher education including foundation degrees, jobs and apprenticeships.

  21. Options – things to consider • Education -Free until 19 Back up courses • Training - Apprenticeship availability Finding employer/training provider 16 – 18 yr old Back up option • Employment - Apply early Back up option

  22. Important points! • Research • Back up options (plan a / b / c) • Apply early • Apply to more than one place

  23. Who can help? • IAG Co-ordinator • Surrey Connexions via web-site/telephone • Teachers • Colleges – web-sites & college information centres • Surrey Area Prospectus • Family & friends

  24. Objectives revisited – what was today all about? In this session you learned: • Who your IAG Co-ordinator is and how to access the service • The three main post 16 options • To identify what you need to do in order to make a decision about your future options.

  25. Questions? Thank you for listening and taking part AND Please complete an evaluation form

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