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GCSEs and Beyond

Get information on qualifications, making decisions, completing applications, dates, contacts, and support for further education after GCSEs.

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GCSEs and Beyond

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  1. GCSEs and Beyond Further Education Guidance 2nd October 2014

  2. GCSEs and Beyond • qualifications and destinations • making the decision • completing the application • dates, contacts and support

  3. GCSEs and Beyondqualifications (pathways, learning styles, assessment)

  4. GCSEs and Beyondqualifications (recent changes) • A Levels • new A levels are 2 year linear courses • new AS levels are 1 year courses only • Some A Levels are still following the current pattern (one year AS followed by second year of A2) • students must make sure they know what they are applying for • CRC – English and Maths • all courses at CRC now contain an English and Maths component

  5. GCSEs and Beyondentry requirements

  6. GCSEs and Beyondentry requirements • To confirm entry requirements and specific subject requirements please check post 16 prospectuses carefully. • Students who are only just eligible for a Level 3 course, must make sure they also apply for a Level 2 course as a back up.

  7. GCSEs and Beyonddestinations Further Education A Level courses IB courses Applied courses Vocational/Technical courses Netherhall Hills Road Long Road Impington Comberton UTC Impington Parkside CRC UTC CoWA Long Road Impington Parkside Comberton CRC CoWA Cottenham

  8. GCSEs and Beyonddestinations Employment Apprenticeship Employment with training Traineeship Employer and Training Provider must be secured Equivalent of 1 day per week of training For those just short of the qualifications and skills required for apprenticeship or job with training

  9. GCSEs and Beyondmaking the decision • career path • entry requirements vs projected grades • learning style • assessment method • learning environment, ethos and atmosphere • transport Points to consider:

  10. GCSEs and Beyondcompleting the application • choice of course(s) • personal details • work history • personal statement • projected qualifications • reference from the school (includes subject comments, attendance and behaviour reports) The CAP application is now online. It consists of the student’s:

  11. GCSEs and Beyondwhat to do now • Use www.ucasprogress.com to research post-16 options • Students will use the “Search” section to research and “favourite” courses. • Students will use the “Apply” section in PSHE lessons to complete their applications

  12. GCSEs and Beyondwhat to do now Unsure about options? Need inspiration? Click here! Want to start searching for courses? Click here! Ready to fill in application form? Click here!

  13. GCSEs and Beyondwhat to do now Search by: postcode distance FE centre course/subject Then click here

  14. GCSEs and Beyondwhat to do now Scroll through the results by course or by provider. Click on the courses to find out more. If you like the look of a course, “favourite” it (make sure you are logged on first).

  15. SEPT/OCT Review of options assembly Continue research Guidance interviews Parents’ Evening (Guidance and Information – 2nd Oct) GCSEs and Beyond dates

  16. NOV write personal Personal Statement Open Evenings Guidance interviews Mock exams (start 17th Nov) DEC Complete application (deadline 19th Dec) GCSEs and Beyond dates

  17. JAN Parents’ Evening (subject consultation – 22nd Jan) Applications processed and sent Apprenticeship workshops FEB/MAR/APR College interviews Provisional offer of college places received (for most students this will be by 20th Apr) GCSEs and Beyond dates

  18. MAY GCSE exams start (11th May) JUNE Exams finish (26th June) AUG Exam results (20th Aug) contact FE centre to confirm acceptance of offer GCSEs and Beyond dates

  19. GCSEs and Beyondcontacts and support Careers Office: Miss Lambley, Tony French (CYPS) KS4 team: Mr Carlson, Mr Fraser, Ms Burley, Ms Davies 6th Form team: Ms Gurvidi, Mr Day, Mr Crisford subject teachers form tutor Mrs Dickinson family and friends

  20. www.ucasprogress.com www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.cambridgeareapartnership.org.uk www.youthoria.org Moodle - careers GCSEs and Beyondcontacts and support

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