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My 14-19 Path

My 14-19 Path. Choosing GCSEs. Who’s thinking about it?. Who is going to Careers Evening? Who has read an Options booklet? Who has looked at library resources? Who has looked ahead to 16+? Anyone chosen completely? Partly? Who wants more time? Explain. The “abstract” questions.

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My 14-19 Path

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  1. My 14-19 Path Choosing GCSEs

  2. Who’s thinking about it? • Who is going to Careers Evening? • Who has read an Options booklet? • Who has looked at library resources? • Who has looked ahead to 16+? • Anyone chosen completely? Partly? • Who wants more time? Explain.

  3. The “abstract” questions • Are you wanting to be a specialist or a generalist at this stage? • Academic or vocational? • At which level will you leave education?

  4. What are “Levels”? • “Entry” level = fewer than 3 GCSEs at G • Level 1 = a few GCSEs at D-G • Level 2 = 5+ GCSEs at A*-C • Level 3 = A-level • Level 4 = Degree … or equivalent, at every step. Higher levels = higher lifetime pay, in general.

  5. “I thought levels were…” KS3 levels are different. But they do “map to” GCSE grades. • 8 = A* • 7 = A • 6 = B etc List possible GCSE subjects and the grades you will get based on CPL.

  6. Be aware • 7-8 A* / A / B now common • Employers spot weakest result • ABB A-level for the best unis • Employers will still ask about A-level and GCSE all your life • It’s illegal in the UK to lie on CV • 25% 16-24 in UK unemployed; 50% in Spain

  7. This & next PSHE lesson • Understand the terms. • Understand the routes. • Set yourself a good target for GCSE. • Complete the first page of “My 14-19 Path” sheet. Email your teacher and your tutor and keep a copy yourself. • Find 2 Level 3 FE college courses. Do the second page of the worksheet and email an up-to-date copy to your tutor. Then search careers resources.

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