Stowmarket High School

16+ Choices16+ Choices

Where could you go?

Sixth FormSixth Form CollegeCollege Employment with trainingEmployment with training

First two are supported by a BursaryFirst two are supported by a Bursary

Sixth Form

At least 5A*C grades

B grade in subject you wish to study

Prospectus

Sixth Form Evening – 13th November

Applications in next term

Colleges

Get prospectus Research courses – check the level

course you are applying for is appropriate

Go to open days Get your application in before

Christmas!

Qualifications

Level 1 – Equivalent to D – G at GCSELevel 1 – Equivalent to D – G at GCSE Level 2 – Equivalent to A* - C at GCSELevel 2 – Equivalent to A* - C at GCSE Level 3 – Equivalent to A levelsLevel 3 – Equivalent to A levels

Entry Requirements

Level 1Level 1 E – G grades at GCSEE – G grades at GCSE

Level 2Level 2 4 D grades at GCSE4 D grades at GCSE

Level 3Level 3 College -College - 4 or 5 A* - C grades at GCSE. Some courses require at 4 or 5 A* - C grades at GCSE. Some courses require atleast a C in English, Maths & Scienceleast a C in English, Maths & Science

Job with Training

Think carefullyThink carefully Skills and qualifications can be obtained Skills and qualifications can be obtained

through apprenticeships with training in through apprenticeships with training in the work place as well as at collegethe work place as well as at college

Make sure that the employer trains to Make sure that the employer trains to NVQ standardNVQ standard

Think ahead! Be prepared!September-OctoberSeptember-October 16+ Interviews16+ InterviewsOctober – MarchOctober – March College ApplicationsCollege Applications1818thth September September 16+ Evening16+ Evening1313thth November November Sixth Form EveningSixth Form Evening1616thth November November Report homeReport home88thth January January Mocks beginMocks beginJanuary / FebruaryJanuary / February Second 16+ InterviewsSecond 16+ InterviewsFebruaryFebruary Sixth Form Applications Sixth Form Applications

inin11stst March March Effort Check homeEffort Check home1212thth March March Parents’ EveningParents’ Evening13th May to 2813th May to 28thth June June GCSE ExamsGCSE Exams

Help and Advice

TeachersTeachers ParentsParents StudentsStudents Careers Resource CentreCareers Resource Centre Stowmarket High School websiteStowmarket High School website Colleges – Open Days & ProspectusesColleges – Open Days & Prospectuses Ms Challis Youth Support ServiceMs Challis 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