Post 16 Options

Because of RPA (raising the participation age) legislation, students have to do some sort of learning.

Students may choose to:

Stay at School, go to a College or Sixth Form and study full time courses
Get a job and take a work related course alongside it such as an OCR National, BTEC, City and Guilds or other accredited course
Be Self Employed but you will also need to do some accredited learning or training course
Volunteer for 20 hours or more but will need to do some accredited learning alongside it, offered by the organisation or independent of it
Do an Apprenticeship or other accredited training courseIf students have a learning difficulty or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), a Statement or an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), then we will talk to them about their ‘Local Offer’.

If students have a learning difficulty or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), a Statement or an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), then we will talk to them about their ‘Local Offer’.

The qualifications gained at the end of Year 11 will have a large impact on what students can do, especially at which Level they can study or learn: See table below

If you have…	A few or no GCSE passes	Several GCSEs at grade 1 or 2	Four or more GCSE passes at grade 3 or above	5 good 9 – 4 passes at GCSE (including English and Maths)
You should apply for a course at:	Entry Level	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
The course lasts:	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	2 Years
Examples of Programmes/Courses are:	16-19 Entry Level or Level 1. Programmes which will include English, Maths and Personal Development and could include: 1. L1 BTEC Certificate	16-19 courses at Level 1 or Level 2. Apprenticeships may be limited at this level: 1. L2 BTEC Diploma	16-19 courses at Level 2 or Level 3: · L2/3 BTEC Diploma · Apprenticeship at Intermediate Level	16-19 courses at Level 3 which could include: · A Levels · Level 3 BTEC Diploma · Apprenticeship at Advanced Level
On completion you could:	Progress onto a further Entry or Level 1 course	Level 2 Options	Level 3 Options	Higher Education, Skilled Employment

Parents’ Guide to Careers Guidance – CASCAID click here

Parents’ Guide to Careers Guidance The support that they provide should be independent, impartial and in the best interest of their students. Access to careers guidance for Year

Post 16 Options

General Parent guidance and support

Guide to apprenticeships

Links to FE Colleges in Leicester

Volunteering