Year 12 Information to Parents
Contents GCSE Grades The Transition Process 2018 Options BTEC CEIAG Learning Offer DEL Advisor Careers Education Contact Details
Implications of GCSE Grades Required for entry to St. Louis in Year 13 Required for entry to most other institutions e.g. NRC, CAFRE Top performance required for entry to courses such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Actuary & Oxbridge.
The Transition Process Curriculum Manager- Trawl Forms issued to all Year 12 in Feb/ March Pupils are asked if they wish to return into year 13 If so, choose 3-4 subject from the list
Potential Year 12 Leavers In Feb/March: Trawl for potential leavers. Programme of study and mentoring system set up for leavers.
2018 Options Art and Design Biology Business: BTEC Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Construction: BTEC Design and Technology Digital Technology Drama and Theatre Studies Economics Engineering: BTEC English Literature French Geography Government and Politics History Home Economics Information Technology: BTEC Irish Land Use and Sustainability: BTEC Maths Moving Image Arts Music Physical Education Physics Religious Studies Sociology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Sport: BTEC
What is a BTEC? BTEC National Certificates and Diplomas are practical, work-related courses. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.
August Pupils come into St. Louis for post GCSE interview after getting their results. A number of staff will be available to interview pupils and help and advise them on subject choice.
Science and Maths To be able to study a science at A-level a pupil must have achieved AA grade overall and an A grade in a particular science in Double Award Science. A*A* is required to study all three sciences at A-level. To study Physics at A-level it is highly desirable that the pupil is also studying A-level Maths. To study A-Level Maths, having Further Maths is desirable but having an A in T4 or M4/M8 is essential.
CEIAG Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
Learning Offer for Year 12 Careers Education Discrete Careers Lessons Extra provision for year 12 leavers. CEIAG Careers Information Careers Advice and Guidance Through class C2K Email Information board Teachers CRA Website/App DEL Careers Advisor CEIAG Coordinator Subject teachers
Introduction to Careers Service Role in Year 12 Options after GCSE Labour Market Information
Careers Service NI Part of the Department for the Economy Offices throughout NI within Jobs and Benefits offices, Job Centres and stand alone Professionally qualified to provide impartial Careers Information, Advice and Guidance All age, all ability service Work in partnership with schools, colleges and training providers
To develop and deliver an effective, impartial and professional careers service to help people realise their career aspirations, enabling them to contribute positively to their community and to the NI economy. A statutory duty to deliver careers guidance was placed on the Department through the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 The guidance must - (a) be provided in an impartial manner; and (b) be in the best interests of the person receiving it.
Role of the Careers Adviser Careers advisers enable people to make well prepared and realistic choices about their education, training and employment options Ascertain the client s career aspirations, interests, motivations, skills and ability Gauge the clients readiness for career decision making Outline the options for education/ training/ employment Assist the client in action planning
Post 16 Options. All of the following options will be discussed with each individual based on their personal aspirations 1. A Levels 2. Further Education courses 3. Apprenticeships and Training
Labour Market Information The use of LMI is important in the career planning process. Alongside exploring personal skills and interests it is necessary to be aware of the opportunities for employment both locally, regionally, nationally and globally. Careers Advisers are trained in the delivery of LMI and continually update their knowledge through engagement with employers and industry visits.
Skills Barometer/LMI DfE and UU Centre for Economic Research have developed a Skills Barometer which provides a clear indication of where the skills gaps/shortages are currently, where they are emerging, and where they are likely to emerge over the longer term in the NI economy. The barometer provides information on the current and future labour market opportunities, as well as employment prospects by level and by course. https://www.economy- ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/economy/ni-skills- Barometer-2017-Summary-Report.pdf PAGES 14 & 15
www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers Contact a careers adviser Chat with an adviser online Email us your question(external link opens in a new window / tab) Phone us Find your local careers office Career tools - Career starter (11-13 year olds) - Career ideas (14-19 year olds) - Career horizons (adults) - Careers A-Z - CV builder
Connect to Success NI NEW, FREE online portal for employers that exclusively advertises apprenticeships and work experience opportunities. Employers upload their opportunities on to the online portal for citizens to search. Portal can be accessed through the Careers Service website.
www.nidirect.gov.uk/chat-with-a-careersadviser The new way to get careers information, advice and guidance Available Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm
Brenda Breen Academy House 121a Broughshane Street, Ballymena brenda.breen@economy-ni.gov.uk 028 2566 0752/0300 200 7820
Careers Education includes: Self-evaluation Jobs research/course Research Conclusion Progress file GCSE target setting Qualifications framework Labour Market Information Interview skills
Careers Convention Universities & colleges Employers Other organisations (Careers Service, Training agencies etc.)
Common Question: Where are the jobs? What should my child do??
Job opportunities diverse UK fastest growing sub-sectors Source: BRES
Let me leave you with this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aicxr8l V3ok
Contact Mrs Michaella McAllister Email: mmcallister439@c2kni.net Thank you