| What I need to do |
By When |
Who can help |
Useful websites |
| 1. Begin to think about future career and education options |
Year 10 |
Family and friends, Careers Coordinator, Connexions PA, Connexions Library in LRC, Careers guidance software on computers in LRC
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www.connexions-direct.com, www.fasttomato.com, www.hotcourses.com, www.aimhigher.ac.uk |
| 2. Decide on your next step after school |
Beginning Year 11 |
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www.yourchoiceat16.co.uk |
| 3. Visit college and 6th Form Open days. Find out about opportunities for apprenticeships and training programmes. |
Autumn term Year 11 |
Look out for information displayed around school. See local newspapers. |
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| 4. Put in applications for college, 6th form or apprenticeship placements. |
By Christmas of Year 11 |
Careers Coordinator, Connexions PA |
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| 5. Prepare for interviews at college or 6th form. Make sure Progress file is up to date. |
Spring Term Year 11 |
Family, Careers Coordinator, Form Tutors |
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| 6. Apply for Education Maintenance Allowance if appropriate. (Only for those going on to college or 6th form to study a full time course) |
Easter Year 11 |
Head of Year 11, Parents/Carers |
www.ema.dfes.gov.uk |
| 7. Concentrate on revision to achieve the grades you need |
Year 11 |
Teachers, Learning Mentor, Family |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
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