SGC FUTURESCareers Education, Information and Guidance

Your Move!Post-16 Options

Information correct at the date of printing (September 2017)

Contents

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How will this booklet help me? 3

How do qualifications compare? 4

Pathways and 16 - 19 years study programmes 5

Entry and Level 1 qualifications 6

Traineeships 7

Level 2 or equivalent qualifications 8

Level 3 or equivalent qualifications 9

Apprenticeships 10

Jobs 11

Useful contacts 12-13

Higher Education 14-15

Lambeth Labour Market Intelligence 16-18

How will this booklet help me?

This booklet tells you about the choices you have around your education, employment or training options from when you are 16 years old and beyond.

Here, you can find information about different types of qualifications and what they can lead to.

This booklet will give you the information to start thinking about what is right for you:

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• School sixth form • College • An apprenticeship • A job with training • A traineeship

All young people are now required to continue in education or training until their 18th birthday, or until a level 3 qualification is gained (whichever comes first).

Your options are:

• remain in full time education • go on an apprenticeship • get a job - however there must be some accredited training with the job (e.g. one session per week or once per week)

When deciding the right pathway for you, you need to consider the following:

• The GCSEs you have achieved or might achieve • How you like to learn • Where you would like to study - ensuring you consider how you will get there • What you want to do in the future

Over the next few pages, you can find more detailed information about the different options.

All qualifications have a level which indicates the academic achievement. You can look at the ‘How do qualifications compare?’ table on the next page to find out how different qualifications relate to each other.

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How do qualifications compare? Use this grid to see what level your qualifications are at and what qualifications they could lead onto afterwards.

Qualification Level Academic Awards Vocational Awards Apprenticeship Level

Level 4 Level 4 Degree, HigherQualifications Foundation Degree, ApprenticeshipHNC or HNDNVQ Level 4/5

Higher apprenticeship

Level 3, Minimum 2 x A-Levels NVQ Level 3, Advanced2 x A-Levels BTEC Awards, ApprenticeshipCertificates, Diplomasat Level 3, BTECExtended Diplomas,OCR Nationals,Cambridge Technicals Level 3

Advance Apprenticeship

Level 2 5 x GCSEs Grade 4/5-9

NVQ Level 2, Intermediate BTEC First Diploma, Apprenticeship

Intermediate Apprenticeship

Level 1 GCSEs 1-3/4 TraineeshipsEntry Level 1, 2 or 3 Supported internship

Be advised that some Further Education Institutions will be accepting Grade 4 passes and others will insist on Grade 5 as entry requirements for Level 3 courses.

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Pathways If you already have a Level 2 qualification when you leave school (5 Grade 4/5 GCSEs or equivalent), you may want to move on to a Level 3 course, like A Levels or a Level 3 vocational qualification. If you haven’t reached a full Level 2 yet, or you want to improve in some subjects, you may want to retake one or more GCSEs alongside other Level 2/3 qualifications.

If you don’t think you are going to achieve a Level 1 qualification (for example, GCSEs at grades 3-1), you may want to look at different study programmes, a traineeship or a re-engagement activity as your next step, or you could talk to a local college about what courses may suit you.

If you haven’t achieved a grade 4 GCSE in Maths and/or English, you will be required to continue to study these subjects.

16-19 Study Programmes Study programmes are about ensuring that you are able to study at the next level based on the qualifications you already have, and the level of course you do is designed to meet clear education and career aspirations, such as moving into employment or going into higher education.

Study programmes incorporate all courses for 16-19 year olds, and include the following elements:

• A qualification that links to suitable progression opportunities, such as employment, training or higher education. • Work towards GCSE 4-9 grade in Maths and/or English, or other qualifications if appropriate, such as functional skills. • It may include work experience related to the vocational area of the study programme, which develops employability skills and creates potential employment options. • It also includes other activities unrelated to qualifications that develop skills, attitudes and confidence that supports progression.

While on a study programme you might be eligible to apply for Bursary Funding to help with travel and other expenses. The school or college you will be studying with will have further information.

If you have an EHCP then you can get independent advice and support from:INDEPENDENT SUPPORTER LAMBETH - contact NIMMI JOHALTel: 0207 926 0294 njohal@lambeth.gov.uk

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Entry/Level 1 programmes There is no one qualification at these levels; instead you will work on a personalised programme that leads to a mix of small, flexible qualifications, as a basis for progression to further learning to Level 2, or employment.

Programmes could contain a significant amount of time in a work experience placement if this is required to help you progress. You will be required to take Maths and/or English if you have not achieved Grade 4 GCSE.

If you are someone with an EHCP then you can get independent advice and support from:INDEPENDENT SUPPORTER LAMBETHPlease contact NIMMI JOHAL Tel: 0207 926 0294 njohal@lambeth.gov.uk

Re-engagement activities If you have few or no qualifications and need a little extra support to re-engage into learning, maybe you didn’t like school or you’ve had a break due to ill health or other issues, help is available.

• Youth Services have local activities in the community

• The Families Information Service website has information on things to do and places to go.

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Traineeships Traineeships are an ideal route to go along if you are motivated and want to get an Apprenticeship or job but lack the skills and experience that employers are looking for. They offer a high quality work placement, practical work preparation training and the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, if needed.

A Traineeship can last up to a maximum of six months with content tailored to meet your individual career needs and while you are on the programme you may still be able to claim welfare benefits, in addition to your employer potentially supporting you with expenses like transport and meals through a bursary.

You can apply for a Traineeship if you’re: • Eligible to work in England • Unemployed and have little or no work experience • aged 16 to 24 and qualified below Level 3

For real vacancies and more information take a look at www.gov.uk/find-traineeship

If you are someone with an EHCP then you can get independent advice and support from:INDEPENDENT SUPPORTER LAMBETHPlease contact NIMMI JOHAL Tel: 0207 926 0294 njohal@lambeth.gov.uk

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Level 2 or equivalent qualifications A full Level 2 qualification is the equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, and there are lots of different study programmes to reach this level, including Awards, NVQs and BTECs. These are work-related qualifications which can give you the skills needed for a broad area of work, or train you for a specific job.

Courses are often practical and involve hands-on projects, although some may involve examinations.

You can do these types of qualifications at School Sixth Forms, Colleges or Private Training Providers.

Apprenticeships can also be achieved at Level 2.

You will be required to take Maths and/or English if you have not achieved Grade 4 GCSE.

If you are someone with an EHCP then you can get independent advice and support from:INDEPENDENT SUPPORTER LAMBETHPlease contact NIMMI JOHAL Tel: 0207 926 0294 njohal@lambeth.gov.uk

Look out for open days and events at all Colleges and Schools in the area. The College produces its own guide and list of events which will be accompanied by our staff.

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Level 3 qualifications: A levels (short for Advanced Levels) and vocational qualifications

A levels are available in over 45 subjects, from English and Maths to Psychology and Business Studies. You can study A levels alongside other qualifications such as BTECs, NVQs or other vocational qualifications.

Vocational qualifications combine both examination and coursework, with some practical assessments or work experience, therefore combining practical work with academic learning. These qualifications can also lead to further study at University, Apprenticeships or Employment. You can often take them alongside A levels or GCSEs.

You can do these types of qualifications at School Sixth Forms or Colleges. Private Training Providers may also deliver Level 3 vocational qualifications.

Apprenticeships can also be achieved at Level 3.

You will be required to take Maths and/or English if you have not achieved A* to C GCSE.

If you are someone with an EHCP then you can get independent advice and support from:INDEPENDENT SUPPORTER LAMBETHPlease contact NIMMI JOHAL Tel: 0207 926 0294 njohal@lambeth.gov.uk

Look out for open days and events at all Colleges and Schools in the area. The College produces its own guide and list of events which will be accompanied by our staff.

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Apprenticeships On an Apprenticeship you study for qualifications while working and you learn the skills you need for the job that you are doing.

There are various levels of Apprenticeships depending on your current skills and qualifications and the requirements of the job:

• Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) • Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) • Higher and Degree Apprenticeship (Level 4 and above)

Your Apprenticeship will take between one and five years to complete depending upon the level and work sector.

Most of the training is delivered in the workplace learning from the people next to you. The rest of the training is provided by a Learning Provider, either at your place of work, off-site, perhaps at college or via e-learning.

All Apprenticeships are real jobs so all apprentices earn a salary. You will earn at least the national minimum wage for apprentices - £3.40 as of September 2017 – note: many employers pay more.

You can apply for an Apprenticeship if you’re: • 16 or over • Living and eligible to work in England For real vacancies and more information take a look at www.getingofar.gov.uk If you are not quite ready for an Apprenticeship, or a job, a Traineeship (see page 11) is a great way to go.

You will be required to take Maths and/or English if you have not achieved Grade 4 GCSE.

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Providers

Lambeth College is your first port of call – they will be able to advise you of opportunities in the area

Lambeth Working Apprenticeships can offer you advice and support in finding and applying for an apprenticeship. The Lambeth Working Apprenticeships team works with employers to create apprenticeship vacancies for local young people, and also recruits for apprenticeships within the Council, and with companies who deliver services for the council.

To find out more, and contact the team please email:

apprenticeships@lambeth.gov.uk or visit www.lambethworking.com

Jobs You may want to find employment or a part-time job to do alongside a course.

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If you are working or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week, then this means you must either be doing an apprenticeship, or you are carrying out some form of accredited training. This training can be linked to your job, or it can be totally separate to your job.

If you are working or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week, then this means you must be either doing an apprenticeship or carrying out some form of accredited training. This training can be linked to your job or it can be totally separate to your job.

Visit the website http://younglondonworking.org/home/

For further careers information, advice and guidance

If you are in School, College or attend a Private Training Provider, it is the responsibility of that educational establishment to provide you with advice and guidance on your progression options.

Lambeth provide further advice at the following web address:

http://www.younglambeth.org/young-peoples-zone/landing-pages/careers-advice.html

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Useful contacts

Useful websitesCareers information and career planninghttp://choiceslondon.com/useful-information/http://younglondonworking.org/home/

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspxAccess to an adviser by phone, text, email or live web chat, every day 8am-10pm. Tel: 0800 100 900 Text: 077664 13219 Calls from landlines and mobiles are free

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/YoungPeople/Pages/Youngpeople.aspxNational Careers Service site for young people

www.careersbox.co.ukCareersbox- online careers videos

https://uk.pearson.com/secondary-students-and-parents/career-choices.htmlCareers quiz

http://icould.comicould – careers advice and information

www.plotr.co.ukPlotr – career inspiration and preparation

Employment and trainingwww.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearchFind an apprenticeship

https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeshipFind a traineeship

http://careermap.co.uk/Career MapSearch for local Apprenticeships

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Financewww.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/overviewDetails of the 16-19 Bursary

www.gov.uk/student-financeStudent finance for higher education

Further and higher educationwww.choiceslondon.comHow to apply for College/Sixth formOpen days in West London and beyond

www.ucas.comThe University and Colleges Admissions ServiceInformation on how to apply for higher education courses, what courses are available and links to colleges and universities

www.ucasprogress.comSearchable list of further education and training courses

Volunteering and personal developmentwww.vinspired.comVolunteering for young people

www.princes-trust.org.ukOffers a range of support, including help with starting your own business and local, personal development programmes

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Higher Education Higher education courses are usually studied at universities, university colleges and higher education institutions. However, they can be studied at specialist colleges, for example art and music, and some further education colleges,

The courses studied can be degree, HND, foundation degree etc. and can be full-time for two to four years, or part-time for up to five or six years. The usual entry route is through A levels or another Level 3 qualification and you may be required to have certain GCSE grades.

Each University will state their own entry requirements and it is advisable that you check the entry requirements in order to ensure your post 16 course will enable you to access your chosen University and course.

Higher education courses can look very similar and may even have the same name, but their content and structure can differ massively, some courses will include a sandwich year, work experience placement or year abroad, it is recommended that you explore the course modules and these differences to make sure it is right for you.

Choosing a university is a big decision and could be a considerable expense, so how do you pick one that is right for you?

Here are a few factors to consider:

• Differences between courses at different universities • Academic reputation and graduate employment rates • Can they meet personal support needs? • Tuition fees, financial support and scholarships • Location and distance from home • Accommodation – campus, shared house, or live at home • The cost of living and available part time jobs • Local culture and social activities • Sports and other facilities • Transport links

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As part of your research, ensure that you give yourself enough time to visit the universities which you are considering, take a look on the universities websites for open days or ask your college or sixth form if they are arranging a visit.

Don’t forget that your Personal Statement can be just as important as your results; ensure that you spend some of your time during the next few years obtaining relevant experience and subject knowledge to support your application. You can get help with completing your personal statement and application form via college, sixth form or by visiting UCAS or The Complete University Guide websites. It is advisable to submit your UCAS application early, if possible by the end of November for the following September intake.

Other Higher Educational routes Higher educational qualifications can also be achieved through distance learning, such as The Open University. Distance learning higher education providers offer a variety of undergraduate courses which have minimal or no formal entry requirements. Courses offered are studied through supported distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly to fit around other commitments. Further information about higher education courses and support can be found on the following websites;

UCAS www.ucas.com

Open University www.open.ac.uk

Student Finance www.gov.uk/student-finance

The Complete University Guide www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

Some FE colleges also have an HE education offer, which can be found on their websites or via UCAS.

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London Labour Market IntelligenceThe following pages give the latest future London career trends research.

London is specialised in a range of service activities...

Over the past 30 years or so London has seen strong growth in employment of professional and business support services. There has been a big decline in manufacturing employment.

London currently specialises in finance and insurance; professional, scientific and technical activities (e.g. management consultancy, legal activities and accountancy); information and communication (including computer programming, motion picture activities and publishing); real estate; and, business support services (cleaning and private security for example).

...which tend to require a high level of qualifications.Over 60 per cent of jobs in professional and business support services; public services; information and communication; and finance and insurance (which themselves account for 60 per cent of jobs in London) are in the manager and administrators; professional; or, associate professional and technical occupations.

These three occupation categories are currently filled in London with a high proportion of people holding an ordinary or higher degree (typically around 60 per cent or more for each occupation category). Overall, just under half of all jobs in London are held by people holding an ordinary or higher degree.

London’s labour market has proved surprisingly strong during the recent recession...London’s labour market has shown surprising resilience in the period since the recession. Whilst the decline in output experienced in the recession was sharper than that experienced in both the 1990s and 1980s recessions, unemployment has risen, and employment fallen, by less this time around.

...with employment forecast to grow over the next few years...The latest projection is for London’s employment to grow by over 850,000 over the next 30 years or so. The number of jobs in London is projected to increase from 4,896,000 in 2011 to 5,757,000 in 2036. This equates to annual average growth of just over 35,000 jobs per year and results in over 850,000 more jobs in London by 2036.

Employment growth is projected to occur in some service sectors...In the next few years GLA Economics forecast employment growth in most sectors. Over the longer term, just under half of all the employment increase expected in London in the period to 2036 is in the professional, real estate, scientific and technical activities sector. Information and communication, administrative and support service activities, and accommodation and food service activities are also expected to see large increases in employment numbers. This suggests a continuation of London’s specialisation in these areas.

…but with continuing projected declines in manufacturing and some other sectors.In the shorter term GLA Economics forecast declines in employment in manufacturing and other (public and private) services. In the longer term, manufacturing, wholesale, transportation and storage, and public administration are all projected to see declines in employment in London over the period to 2036.

Projected growth in professional occupations and managers and administrators...

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This development of London’s industrial structure is projected to increase the demand for professional occupations significantly in London (an increase of over half a million professional occupations is projected by 2036). Managers and administrators are also projected to see a large rise in numbers (increasing by 222,000 over the same period). These two occupation groupings are projected to account for around 45 percent of all jobs in London in 2036.

...but continuing decline in clerical and secretarial occupations...Clerical and secretarial occupations are the only occupation group expected to see a decline in demand in London over the period to 2036 (projected to decline by 325,000 between 2011 and 2036). As a result, clerical and secretarial occupations are projected to decline to around 5 per cent of London’s jobs by 2036.

...leading to increased demand for higher level qualifications.Demand for ordinary and higher degree level qualifications is projected to increase by 800,000 over this period. As a result, the proportion of jobs in London requiring either an ordinary or higher degree is projected to reach 53 per cent by 2036, with the proportion of jobs with no qualifications reaching less than 5 per cent.

London’s working age population is projected to increase by almost 1 million between now and 2036...London’s population aged between 16 and 64 (London’s working age population) is projected to increase from 5.7 million in 2011 to over 6.6 million by 2036.

…and to become increasingly highly skilled.The proportion of London’s working age population that is qualified to at least ordinary degree level is projected to increase over the projection period to 44 per cent (having sat at 24 per cent in 1997). The proportion without any qualifications is projected to more than halve from its 1997 share of 16 per cent to 7 per cent in 2036.

The projected growth in London’s working age population in employment is slightly lower than the projected growth in jobs in London …Assuming a static employment rate over the projection period, suggests the number of London residents in employment will increase by around 680,000. This is lower than the projected extra 861,000 jobs over the projection period.

The projected growth in London’s working age population in employment and qualified to at least ordinary degree level is lower than the projected growth in London jobs at this qualification level …The employment projections show an increase of 800,000 jobs requiring at least an ordinary degree over the projection period (2011 to 2036). The population projections show an increase in the number of London residents of working age population in employment and qualified to at least ordinary degree level of 560,000.

…suggesting an increase in the employment rate for London residents with at least an ordinary degree to balance the demand for and supply of labour at this qualification level.There is likely to be an increase in the number of older workers (those aged 65 and over) in London’s labour market over the projection period, many of whom may be qualified to degree level or higher. There may also be an increase in the number of commuters qualified to degree level or higher over the projection period. Whilst accounting for these potential future trends, it would appear that there is likely to need to be an increase in the employment rate for London residents’ with at least an ordinary degree to bring the labour market into balance (in terms of quantities). That is, the level of jobs projected for London’s economy and the population projections are largely consistent with a balanced labour market (in

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terms of quantities), albeit with potentially some increase in the employment rate of London residents qualified to degree level or higher.

Greater London Authority April 2013

Further labour market intelligence for the SW9 postcode and the rest of London can be found at:

https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/lmp/gor/2013265927/report.aspx?pc=Sw9