Year 11 PIAG

• Mock Exams: Becky Parry-Jones Y11 Learning Manager• A Levels & 6th Form: Mike Fennell 6th Form Learning Manager

@ Hardenhuish• College & Apprenticeships: Vicky Brenton careers and

transition manager @ Hardenhuish school

Y11 tutors are available to answer and questions:Dan Skirrow

Fliss Cummings

Jess Bigwood

Kate Hutchinson

Paul Fox

Paul Jefferies

Russ Harvey

Sarah Francis

Will Elliott

Year 11 Mocks: Be Prepared

• Pupils need to be at their exam

room/location 20 mins prior to exams

• Pupils should come prepared with a

snack, if their exam ends after break

there will not be able to buy food

• Be prepared – you will need to have all

the equipment require for each exam

Maths exam -

Wednesday IS a

calculator paper

When not in an exam pupils will be in timetabled lessons and

will be able to revise in lessons – they should be prepared and

bring in their own paper based revision

Year 11 Mocks: Thursday & Friday

Thursday:

X curricular day for the rest of the school, Y11 pupils when not in an exam

will be based in L Centre, roomings will be displayed outside the Y11 office.

They will be supported by some of the Y11 tutors

Friday P5 & P6 in PSHCE:

• Friday 12th October – WON Post 16 Pathways

• Friday 19th October – Elevate

• Friday 9th November – Wiltshire College

• Tuesday 13th / Wednesday 14th November – 6th Form Talk

• Friday 16th November – Apprenticeships

No homework will be set during mock week, the expectation

is that students revise for exams

Subject specific support for Year 11 Mocks

Pupils should check the bulletin each day at tutor time to fins out about other revision

sessions on offer – there are a number running at lunchtimes and after school

Maths Club Lunchtimes - M4

RE Revision sessions

lunchtimes – check the

bulletin

Revision Support in School

Revision Guides are a

great way to support

and guide

home/independent

learning.

These are

suggestions from

subjects for revision

guides to purchase

Revision Support @ Home

Online learning is good for practice and revisiting topics

Some free to access

others have a paid

subscription which

the school has paid

to support pupils

with home learning

and revision

Revision Support @ Home

Post 16 Pathways

Vicky Brenton

Careers & Transition Manager

What are the options?

Students must be in education or training

Full time:

• Sixth form

• College

• Apprenticeship

Part time:

• Employment or self-employment for 20 hours or more a week

• Volunteering for 20 hours or more a week

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Entry level

Higher & degree apprenticeship

(NVQ 4/5/6)

Advanced apprenticeship

(NVQ 3)

Intermediate apprenticeship

(NVQ 2)

Traineeships (NVQ 1)

Degree

Foundation degree

HND

HNCCert/diploma

of HE

A levelsExtended

Dip/diploma/certificate

GCSE (grades A*-C/4-9)

First Diploma

GCSE (grades below C/level 4)

Foundation diploma

The way qualifications are organised

looks a bit like a ladder

You can progress up

this ladder in different ways

Skills for life

College - BTEC/Diploma Qualifications

• Work related / vocational qualifications

• A range of levels (entry-6)

• Usually one ‘subject’ chosen

• Coursework

• Work experience and links with industry

• Core industry related units plus options, shaping the emphasis of the qualification

• Some will allow progression to University

BTEC/ Diploma Sectors

• Agriculture, Animals & Land-based

• Business, Finance & Management

• Catering, Hospitality & Travel

• Computing & IT

• Construction & Trades

• Creative Arts, Media, Music & Performing Arts

• Engineering & Manufacturing

• Hair & Beauty

• Health, Care & Early Years

• Automotive Maintenance & Motorsport Engineering

• Sport & Public Services

BTEC entry requirements

Level Typical entry requirements (GCSE)

3 Four GCSEs at grade C or 4 including

English & Maths

2 Four GCSEs at grade D or 3 including

English & Maths

1 Four GCSEs at grade E or 2 including

English & Maths

English and Maths: Young people under the age of 18 must have

achieved or be working towards passes (C or 4 grade) in English and

Maths. Therefore; will be required to continue with these as part of a

study/training programme if not yet achieved.

Local provision

• Wiltshire College (Chippenham, Lackham, Trowbridge)

• Bath College

• Swindon College

• New College (Swindon)

• UTC (Swindon)

College Open Events

College Next open day

Wiltshire College (Chippenham) Saturday 10th November (10am-12noon)

Wednesday 16th January (5pm-7pm)

Wiltshire College (Trowbridge) Saturday 17th November (10am-12noon)

Thursday 24th January (5pm-7pm)

Wiltshire College (Lackham) Saturday 24th November (10am-12noon)

Saturday 26th January (10am-12noon)

Bath College (City Centre campus) Thursday 29th November (4pm-8pm)

Saturday 2nd March (10am-1pm)

Swindon College Saturday 10th November (10am-1pm)

New College Wednesday 21st January (5pm- 6.30pm)

UTC Saturday 1st December (10am – 1pm)

What are apprenticeships?Main components

• Gaining qualifications in the work place

• A real job with training

• Usually 1 day a week with training provider

• eg College/ University

• Anyone over 16 years old

• Take 1-5 years (depending on level/sector)16

+ =

What does it involve?

• A trainee position whilst working towards a vocational qualification

• Assessment is competency based

• Numeracy and literacy study if required (many require C/4 grade in GCSE English/Maths)

• Paid salary: currently min. £3.70 per hour• Average wage is £170 a week

• Employment a minimum of 30 hours a week

• Contract of employment, holiday, sick pay

Levels of apprenticeshipLevels 2 - 7

Traineeships

Preparation for apprenticeship or work• Shorter course (up to 6 months)

• Work experience

• Work preparation training

• Often includes support with English and/or Maths

There are over 1500 different types of apprenticeships in a range of industries

20

Which employers offer apprenticeships?

Local apprenticeship opportunitiesA good range available, however, some are rarely found e.g. sport, media

Most common vacancies:• IT

• Mechanic/vehicle related

• Nursery assistant/childcare

• Hairdressing

• Business administration

• Catering/hospitality/chef

• Care/support worker

• Customer service

• Horse care/groom

• Warehousing

• Engineering

How to find and apply for apprenticeships

• Government apprenticeship website: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

• Colleges & other training providers offer some types of apprenticeships and hold vacancy lists

• Rate my apprenticeship: www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/

• Source your own - look on company websites and/or contact employers

• Which University? Higher and degree apprenticeships guide www.university.which.co.uk

No idea? Questions? In need of some guidance?

• Vicky Brenton: vjb@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk

• Careers guidance appointment (via tutor or Mrs Young)

• Careers Office lunchtime drop-in

• Careers Office & Library – apprenticeship guides and college prospectuses

• National Careers Service website and helpline -Tel: 0800 100 900 or Text: 07766 413 219

• www.careerpilot.org.uk – Parent Zone

Hardenhuish Careers Fair

Wednesday 14th November

Peter Thompson Hall

Y11 will visit during P5 or P6 – Prize Draw!

Come along after school (3-4pm)

Lots of local businesses and employers

Colleges and Apprenticeship providers

Hardenhuish SchoolA High Performing Specialist Academy

Post-16 OptionsMr Fennell

Sixth Form Learning Manager

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Pathways• Sixth Form A Levels

• Further Education BTEC’s, Diplomas, Skills Pathways

• Apprenticeships In a wide range of sectors- at levels 2 & 3

• Employment With accredited training

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Previous YearsDestinations of those who left Year 11 in 2018:

32% Further Education

4% Employment & Training

5% Other(including those not known or moved out of area)

59% School Sixth Form

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Sixth Formwww.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk

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What is Sixth Form like?• An academic intensive atmosphere.

• Style – Teachers might be more informal in class but will have higherexpectations. Students will be expected to work much harder outside theclassroom.

• A levels – Still the ‘Gold Standard’. Whilst not for every student, they are stillwidely respected.

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What is Sixth Form like?• Students need to develop independent

study skills and take responsibility for their own learning (quite quickly as there are May mock exams and assessments in September on most courses).

• GCSE requirements are English Language and Maths (grade 4) as a minimum plus a 5 (or equivalent) in 3 additional subjects.

• Many subjects require a 5 or 6 grade at GCSE (see Prospectus) this is to ensure the successful progression of learning through A level.

What makes Hardenhuish unique?

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• High quality of teaching and learning

• High quality daily tutoring

• Pastoral/Transition Managers dedicated to Sixth Form students.

• Wide range of over 25 A level subjects

• Large numbers mean that timetabling is flexible.

• Independent study skills programme in Year 12

• Personalised core curriculum with one or more from EPQ,Core Maths and L3 Sports Leaders

• Close monitoring of progress

• High quality destinations

• University and Post 18 options advice and guidance

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What makes Hardenhuish unique?

• Purpose built building which includes 2 common rooms, quiet study area, cafe – Sixth Form students only.

• New (to Hardenhuish) students.

• Continued 3 way relationship between school/student/home.

• The best of both worlds: a very different experience for the students to the main school but continuity of provision at the same time.

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Why Hardenhuish?Destinations of Year 13 students 2018:

• University/Further Education: 76%

• Employment/Apprenticeships: 14%

• Gap Year Programme: 10%

Of those students who started university in September, 35% will be attending a Russell Group university and 38% gained places to study at one of the country’s top 30 highly selective universities (according to the latest Times University Guide).

The DfE performance tables show that, after South Wilts Grammar School, Hardenhuish is the highest ranked Sixth Form in Wiltshire for progression to top universities.

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How and When?

Sixth Form Open EveningThursday 6th December – 6.30pm

A chance to look at up to 5 subject choices,meet teachers, the Sixth Form team and students.

Applications in by Thursday 13th December

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How and When?Guidance Meetings

From mid-January all applicants will have individual IAG meetings

with Mrs Todd/Mrs Brenton.

A chance to discuss subject choices and promotes a discussion on suitability

of A level choices and likely final options.

In a small minority of cases (<2%) students

may be asked to change an AS choice due

to a clash at a later date and will need

a follow up meeting. This is unlikely

to happen unless an ‘unusual combination’ is

selected.

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How and When?• Induction – Friday 12th July.

A chance to attend a 30 minute taster sessionfor each subject.

• Can students change subjects between applyingand first day of September? – YES….

• GCSE Results Day – Thursday 22nd August(Parents – please be around!!)The Sixth Form Team will be in C1 to sortout any issues.

• Start of September – students have untilFriday 27th September before their subjects are fixed.

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Who?

• Subject Teachers – they should be having those discussions now.

• Mr Fennell (MNF), Learning Manager – Upstairs in A Centre

• Mrs Todd (JRT), Pastoral Manager – In Study Area in A Centre

• Mrs Brenton (VJB), Careers Manager – Next to new Common Room in A Centre

• Any questions, please contact us.

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In recognition of its outstanding achievements,the school has received the following awards

Dates for Diary

• Monday 5th November – Start of term 2

• Mock Week – Monday to Friday inclusive

• Wednesday 14th November – Careers fayre 3pm – 4pm ETH

• Tuesday 27th November – Mock Results Issued

• Wednesday 28th November – Y11 PPCE

• Friday 30th November – TD Day

• Thursday 6th December – 6th Form Open Evening 6:30pm

• Tuesday 11th December – Y11 Prefect Trip

• Thursday 13th December – 6th Form applications due in

• Friday 14th December – Hardenhuish Christmas Fair, 4:30pm

• Friday 21st December – End of term, school closes at 12:35

• Monday 7th January – Start of term 3

• Friday 11th January – Y11 Photos, individual and whole year