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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
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