stowmarket high school 16+ choices evening approachable, encouraging, engaging, friendly and safe

Stowmarket High School

16+ Choices Evening

Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly and Safe

Where could you go?

• Sixth Form• College• Employment with Training

The first two are supported by a BursaryApproachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly and Safe

Qualifications

Level 1 Equivalent to D – G at GCSE

Level 2 Equivalent to A* - C at GCSE

Level 3 Equivalent to A levels



Entry Requirements

Level 1 E – G at GCSE

Level 2 4 D grades at GCSE

Level 3College 4 or 5 A*- C grades at GCSE. Some courses require at least a C in English, Maths and ScienceSixth Form 5A* - C grades at GCSE with a B grade in the subjects to be studied at A level

Go 4 Schools


Go 4 Schools

• Email• Monitor assessment data• Monitor behaviour• Monitor attendance• Reports will be online


Think Ahead! Be prepared!

September – October 16+ interviewsOctober – March College Applications11th October Effort Check12th November Sixth Form Evening10th December Parents’ Evening9th – 24th January Mocks24th February 16+ Interviews21st March Full report12th May Exams begin


Help and Advice

• Teachers• Parents• Students• Careers Resource Centre• Website• College open Days• Youth Support Service


Summary

• Research options carefully• Be realistic about GCSE grades and if

necessary apply to more than one establishment

• Get college applications in before Christmas• If you are unsure ask for help and advice


stowmarket high school 16+ choices evening approachable, encouraging, engaging, friendly and safe

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