Your choice 16+
You have a busy year ahead – studying, finishing coursework, taking exams. And on top of all this you have to decide what you want to do when you have finished school, get organised to attend interviews, or prepare applications and face the fact that life could be very different in the future.
Planning your future seems a lot to think about, but really all you need to get organised is to look at the next step: that is, what you are going to do after leaving school. There’s a lot of options open to you and if you start to think about them now you’ll be well prepared when it comes to decision time.
WHERE TO STUDY?
It all depends on what kind of environment you are looking for.
lDo you want to study with other 16–19 year olds at a Sixth Form College?
For example: NewVIc Sixth Form College in Newham
www.newvic.ac.uk
l Maybe you would prefer to study at a Further Education College where there are also older students around?
For example: Newham College (NCFE) in Newham
www.newham.ac.uk
l Or how about a Sixth Form based at a school where younger students will also be studying?
For example: St Angela’s &
St.Bonaventure’s Sixth Form Centre in Newham
www.stangelas-ursuline.co.uk
l A Specialist Training Provider, will be able to offer you expertise and specialist training facilities related to the employment sector of your interest.
For example: The Building Crafts College in Newham
www.thebcc.ac.uk
l If you want to progress into the workplace, starting an apprenticeship with a Specialist Vocational and Apprenticeship Training Provider, maybe a good choice for you.
For example:Skills for Growth/Landmark Training in Newham
www.landmarktraining.org.uk
NewVIc 6th form students relaxing on campus. WHAT TO STUDY?
There are so many different types of courses available to you, and at a variety of levels. Your options will depend on your interests, strengths and Year 11 results.
GCSES
You can get GCSE qualifications in a wide range of academic and more work-related subjects. NCFE offer re-sit programmes to help those who want to improve the GCSE grades they got at school.
WHERE DOES THIS GET ME?
GCSEs can lead to immediate work, further study or even an apprenticeship. A GCSE qualification will enable you to get straight into a job or an apprenticeship. It also gives you the option to progress to A levels, based on an achievement of at least five GCSEs at grades A* - C.
A-LEVELS and the INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
AS and A level qualifications are focused on traditional study methods. Many students choose to pursue A level qualifications after completing their GCSEs. A levels are made up of the AS and A2 levels, each making up 50% of the overall A-level grade. The International Baccalaureate requires the study of science, languages and humanities, this is only available at some colleges.
WHERE DOES THIS GET ME? AS and A levels are recognised by employers and educational institutions. A level qualifications can get you straight into a job such as office administration, or into a trainee position in a variety of roles. AS and A levels are also one of the main routes to higher education. If a university degree is what you’re after, AS and A levels are a good place to start.
DIPLOMAS
Diplomas provide academic studies just like you would find in your GCSEs and A levels. This is combined with valuable training and experience in the workplace. They include the development of skills in ICT, problem solving, practical Maths and English for use in the workplace. You are taught the relevant information, but also the hands-on skills to give you a competitive advantage.
WHERE DOES THIS GET ME?
Employers are actively involved in helping to plan and deliver the Diploma. This means that the qualifications and skills you gain are exactly what the employers are looking for. So, with a Foundation or Higher Diploma you can get a job directly, or you can progress to an Advanced Diploma which can be used when applying to university.
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