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1. Progression Pathways Nursery care Legal executive Vocational route Hairdresser Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

2. Lyle Hairdresser Click to read more details about Lyle Hairdresser I have really enjoyed my time combining work and education and I am pleased with the progress I have made so far. I feel that I have achieved a great deal more than I ever could have imagined. Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

3. Lyle Hairdresser Click the future that interests you Hairdresser I contacted a training provider after my GCSEs who, following an assessment, found me employment with training at a local salon. The training was one day a week and carefully planned to take account of the experience I gained in the salon. I have now completed an Apprenticeship which included an NVQ 2 in hairdressing and am working towards an Advanced Apprenticeship, to get an NVQ 3 in hairdressing plus some other units in customer service. Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

4. Ben Student Vocational route Click to read more details about Ben Hairdresser I have a good job, I have been there for three years and have been promoted twice.I get paid every month, I am well thought of in the company yet I am still going to get an honours degree without all the costs ofbeing a full time university student” Description of the student and the education/training path they have taken. Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

5. Ben Student Vocational route Click the future that interests you After getting 5 GCSEs at Grade D, I contacted a training provider who found me a suitable job and started me on an Apprenticeship. I enjoyed working and completed his Apprenticeship ahead of schedule and moved straight on to an Advanced Apprenticeship. Now I am coming to the end of that I have decided to progress onto a part time Foundation Degree at a local college. When I finish the Foundation Degree I will have the option of doing a third year. I will then have a full honours degree. Hairdresser Description of the student and the education/training path they have taken. Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist Details of his progress through to a BSc at Bath University

6. Alex Nursery care Click to read more details about Alex Hairdresser “I am now theassistant managerat a local nursery andam very happy. I am thoroughlyenjoying my job” Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social sare Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

7. Alex Nursery care Click the future that interests you I decided to take an intermediate course in health and social care in the sixth form having achieved GCSEs Grade D and E I gained a distinction, which is the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade A! I then decided to take an NVQ level 2 in early years care and education, spending three days each week working at a nursery. Two days were spent in in college, doing Key Skills and the underpinning knowledge for the NVQ. I enjoyed it so much that the NVQ was completed in a year. This impressed the placement supervisor so much that when there was a vacancy for an apprentice, I was offered the job. With full employer support the NVQ level 3 qualification was soon achieved. Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

8. Chris Legal executive Click to read more details about Chris Hairdresser "I do all the legal argument work for a court hearing. When a case is finally resolved in court it can be very exciting knowing your hard work paid off." Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

9. Chris Legal executive Click the future that interests you Chris decided to go straight into work rather than go to university so he could work his way up through the ranks while being paid and got a good job with a law firm straight after GCSEs He is now finishing his training as a legal executive and already knows he wants to carry on to become a solicitor. Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

10. Amanda Drama and dance Click to read more details about Amanda “I am now a dance and drama teacher, and have the challenge of supporting young people through their qualifications, and also planning and producing performances with them. I have the satisfaction of combining my dream with steady employment.” Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator ICT Linguist The different courses

11. Amanda Drama and dance Click the future that interests you I achieved 2 As, 5 Bs and 2Cs in my GCSEs, and opted to continue into the sixth form. I made sure that my out of school activities were dominated by dance and drama whilst enjoying my A level studies in English, theatre studies and sociology. I decided that the next step would be to take a degree in dance and drama. At university, I was able to dabble in stage life and take part in a number of small time West End chorus lines. I thought my future lay either on the stage or at least working in the education department of a stage company. On graduating I chose to keep my options open and study for a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

12. Laura Jewellery designer Click to read more details about Laura “I have alwaysenjoyed working with my hands and developed a strong interest in jewellery and metals. I now run my own company and have had work exhibited in London.” Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

13. Laura Jewellery designer Click the future that interests you I successfully gained a place on the National Diploma in design crafts at the local art college after achieving 4 A-C GCSE grades. During the course, I developed an interest and skills in jewellery and metals. I successfully completing the National Diploma and was accepted on to the Higher National Diploma in design metals. I continued education with a further year at the Kent Institute of Art and Design where I got a first class honours degree in silversmithing, goldsmithing and jewellery design. After spending some time teaching metals at several colleges, as well as working on her own commissions, I am now concentrating on my own work. Shortly after setting up my own jewellery company I was selected to exhibit my work at London Fashion Week!! Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

14. Nic Health and social care Click to read more details about Nic Hairdresser “I love working with children and intend to train as a paediatric nurse after completing my Apprenticeship.” Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

15. Nic Health and social care Click the future that interests you I decided to enrol on the intermediate programme in health and social care at a local college after achieving Grade Ds in my GCSEs. After successfully completing the course I was employed by a local care home who were keen to support further study through work based learning. One day a week I went to a training provider in order to complete an Apprenticeship in adult care. Having achieved the qualification I was able to get a new job, working with children at a hospital as a care assistant, whilst also working towards an Advanced Apprenticeship. Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

16. Ash Electronic engineering Click to read more details about Ash “I have been promoted toa supervisory post and am currently working towards a B.Eng. Electronic Engineering Degree at university on a part-time basis. My goal is to become an engineering production manager.” Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social sare Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

17. Ash Electronic engineering Click the future that interests you Hairdresser I left school at 18 with A levels in maths, geography and general studies (two Bs and a C) as well as eight Grade A*-C GCSEs, including maths and English. At the time I decided not to go on to higher education. I then succeeded in obtaining a work placement in an engineering department and started an Advanced Apprenticeship programme which included a National Vocational Qualification at levels 2 and 3 in engineering production and also a National Diploma in electronic engineering. . Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

18. Louise Academic route Click to read more details about Louise “Although I am still unsure of what I finally wish to do, I have developed an understanding of the many opportunities that will be available once I have completed my degree.” Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

19. Louise Academic route Click the future that interests you Although I always enjoyed school and the challenge of learning new things, I became unsure of what I wanted to do for A levels and even more uncertain of an eventual career! I visited the local university and began to realise that gaining a degree in a subject could lead to a variety of jobs in other areas. I did well in my GCSEs getting all A-C grades. Having now completed my AS exams I have been accepted by a university to study English. Although still unsure of what I finally want to do, I have developed an understanding of the many opportunities that will be available on completion of my degree. Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist Forward

20. Shane ICT Click to read more details about Shane Hairdresser Vocational route “I have always had aninterest in computers and now I can work with them and get paid for it too!.” Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

21. Shane ICT Click the future that interests you Having completed two placements working with computers, and achieved C and D grades at GCSE as well as an intermediate course in ICT I decided to complete a course in computer build and repair. I spend two days a week with a training provider and the remaining three days completing an advanced course in ICT working with the school computer technicians, practising the skills learned with my training provider. Having completed the course and achieved the NVQ, I have decided to work towards becoming a network manager and I am currently applying for an Advanced Apprenticeship. Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

22. Charlie Painter and decorator Click to read more details about Charlie “When I left school I got an Apprenticeship with a local painting and decorating company, which included one day a week training” Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

23. Charlie Painter and decorator Click the future that interests you At school I enjoyed the practical subjects especially design technology and art. My grades were mostly E’s. After some thought and discussion I chose the painting and decorating option at college and during the year achieved an NVQ level 1 in decorative occupations with a local training provider. On leaving school I was successful in securing an Apprenticeship with a local painting and decorating company, which included one day a week training. I have now completed an NVQ level 2 and nearly completed NVQ level 3 in painting and decorating. This improvement in my skills and qualifications has led to a three hundred per cent increase in salary! Hairdresser Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

24. Caroline Linguist Click to read more details about Caroline Hairdresser “As part of my course I spent six months abroad in each of the countries whose languages I am studying. I have always liked languages and the chance to study them in depth has been great! ” Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist

25. Caroline Linguist Click the future that interests you Hairdresser I am now in my third year of university studying for a degree in modern languages having done A levels in French, German and Maths and getting 5 As and 3 B’s at GCSE. It has worked out really well and I have met lots of new people. university. As part of my course I spent six months abroad in each of the countries whose languages I am studying. Although I shall miss university when I finish my degree I am looking forward to earning some money”. Vocational route Nursery care Legal executive Dance and drama Jewellery designer Health and social care Electronic engineering Academic route ICT Painter and decorator Linguist