This is it… Year 11, so….

1. This is it… Year 11, so….

2. Doing nothing is not an option! A R P aising of the articipation ge Since 2015, young people have to stay in some form of education or training until their 18th birthday.

3. Why? Participation for longer More likely to attain higher levels of qualifications Increased earnings over a lifetime Better health and improved social skills

4. Why? This contributes to a workforce that is: • Highly skilled • More productive • Internationally competitive

5. Things to consider: • Do you perform well in exams? • Would you prefer more course work? • Have you got a career in mind already? • Would you be interested in learning in the workplace? • Have you thought about running your own business? • Have you started to think about what subjects you would like to study? • Are you thinking about going to University?

6. You DON’T need to have an answer for all of those questions: • Now • By the end of this session • By the end of this term or indeed year What you do need to do is to start to think about these questions, look into all the options that are available and seek advice.

7. Qualifications ladder Level 8 – Doctorate – Phd Level 7 – Master’s degree Apprenticeship Levels Level 6 – Bachelor degree Level 5 – Foundation degree, HNC, HND Level 4 – Certificate of Higher Education Level 3 – A levels and Vocational Level 2 - equivalent to GCSE 4/5 - 9 Level 1 - equivalent to GCSE 1 to 3

8. Qualifications – after Year 11 September 2015 onwards – level 3 • ACADEMIC • A Levels • 2 year course • final exams at end of Year 2 • AS Levels • 1 year course • no longer contribute to the A level • APPLIED GENERAL • Qualifications providing a broad study of a vocational area • Available in different sizes • Coursework and examined units • Recognised by Universities • Examples include BTECs, Cambridge Technical awards • TECHNICAL LEVELS • 2 year course • Specialise in a technical occupation • Qualifications for recognised occupations e.g. engineering, IT, professional cookery • Contributes to the Technical Baccalaureate If GCSE 4 and above is not achieved in English & maths, students will continue to study until a grade 4 is gained.

9. NEXT STEP OPTIONS Further Education College School Sixth Form Apprenticeship Employment

10. Further Education College • Big organisations, could be split across different campuses • Wide range of subject areas • Mix of Academic and Vocational qualifications, emphasis on Technical Levels • Range of levels available from pre level 1 up to level 5 • Specialist provision available in certain areas, for example Special Educational Needs, English as an additional language

11. School Sixth Form • Smaller than FE colleges • Different curriculum offers depending on the school – some traditional with A level only and others offer a mix of A level and vocational • Progression internally more likely but open to external students • School delivery model • May have to wear a Sixth form uniform • Structured full timetable

12. hnical College Derby Manufacturing University Technical College • A new specialist school offering provision to Year 10 – 13 • Engineering focus • Links with University of Derby, Derby College,Rolls Royce and Toyota. • Emphasis on employer engagement to support curriculum provision Further information can be found at: http://www.derbymanufacturingutc.co.uk/ University Tec

13. Apprenticeships Since 2010 the government has raised the profile of apprenticeships and have made and are continuing to make significant changes to them.

14. Apprenticeships August 2015 Government pledge To create 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 Employers to be involved in the creation of new Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeships to be offered in a wider range of career areas and up to Degree level

15. Apprenticeships • An apprenticeship is a job with a skills development programme designed by employers • Available to anyone over the age of 16yrs • Need a grade 4 or above in English and maths for most apprenticeships • Offered in 170 industries and cover 1,500 job roles • Apprentices are employees and are paid a wage

16. The benefits are… Apprenticeships • Earn a salary whilst in a real job • Learn job specific skills • Gain a variety of transferable skills • Progress into higher education • Advance in their chosen career • Work towards nationally recognised qualifications • For people of all ability levels, including your most able students

17. APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS Apprenticeships Time divided between university study and work Degree an integral part of the apprenticeship Co designed by employers University fees jointly paid by employer and government Degree Higher Equal to Foundation degree and above (subject to employer) Growing number of these apprenticeships Developing high level skills Need A levels or level 3 vocational qualifications Advanced Equal to A levels or level 3 vocational qualifications Generally lasts for 24 months Need GCSE English & maths at grade 4 or above Intermediate First step on the Apprenticeship ladder Got to be 16yrs and over to apply Need GCSE English & maths at grade 4 or above

18. Apprenticeships Listen to what apprentices have to say https://vimeo.com/151121127

19. Apprenticeships Live events and promotions Environmental conservation Examples of some unexpected apprenticeship areas Zookeeper Chocolatier Costume Assistant Firefighter Animation Legal Services Cabin crew

20. Apprenticeships Finding an apprenticeship • www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship • Create an account • Search by key words and location • Set opportunity alerts • www.notgoingtouni.co.uk • Similar to the above • Linked to a range of business • Provides information about range of options

21. Apprenticeships Finding an apprenticeship • www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk • Provides information about a range of careers • Job search facility • Offers help on CV writing and interview skills • www.amazingapprenticeships.com • www.getingofar.gov.uk • Both provide lots of information about apprenticeships • Student, teacher, employer sections • Useful video clips

22. Apprenticeships Finding an apprenticeship • Look at individual business websites • Larger organisations may run their own apprenticeship programmes • This includes Rolls Royce, Bombardier, IBM, Barclays, BAE Systems, Deloitte, Network Rail • Locally, GF Tomlinson Group offer an apprenticeship pathway as does Derby County in the Community.

23. Traineeships • Programme that offers: • Work experience / placements • Preparation for an apprenticeship • Preparation for employment • English and maths • Available to 16-23yrs olds who are: • Not in education, employment or training • Have little work experience • Do not have level 3 qualifications • It can last between 6 weeks and 6 months • Find traineeships at www.gov.uk/find-traineeship

24. Employment • Employment can only be an option between 16 – 18yrs if it includes part time education or training • The reason for this goes back to the rationale behind the Raising of the Participation Age: • Improve educational attainment • Improve skills levels • Be productive members of society

26. Thinking and planning • Start with a blank sheet of paper • Consider ALL the options available – even if you have a set idea • Ask questions • Careers advisers • Family / friends • Teachers • Make use of websites

27. Thinking and planning • Try and visit other organisations: • Schools • Colleges • University Technical College • Attend Apprenticeship events • Do your own research

28. ….and finally….. 1. Key message to students: • Research all options and seek advice • Make sure you have a back up plan Key message to parents/carers • Hard one, but remember this is not your decision • Offer support and guidance • Try to avoid your expectations over powering the decision making process 2.