Y9 Options Evening Parents Workshop 2014

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Careers @ MFG

A Partnership Approach:School, Parents/Carers and Careers Professionals


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Aims of the Session:

To raise awareness of the careers support atMFG

To raise awareness of how you can support yourchild


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NEET:NOT IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OR

TRAINING

Our staying in learning figure increasedsteadily over the last 5 years and is currently+97%.

Of the 2013 year 11 leavers only 1 is currentlyNEET

THIS IS EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD


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Careers support @ MFG

Careers education and information is a priorityin key stage 4 and beyond.

Support at MFG come from:

The school curriculum and resources

Allison Simpson Director of Education andEmployment

Frances Burkinshaw Advice & Guidance Officer

The statutory local authority provision for somestudents


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What is different?

A raised PARTICIPATION AGE

The age at which young people can leave learning

Learning is classed as any education delivered

In the workplace (apprenticeships and training)

In further education settings

WHY?

To prevent young people drifting into unskilled jobs orunemployment.

Higher qualifications lead to higher levels of pay andgreater job security


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What does this mean for year 9?

From 2014 young people will stay on ineducation or training until their18thbirthday

This means students can leave school afterGCSEs but they must go onto:

Further education Apprenticeships

A job with a training scheme


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What do we need to do?

To think of our young people as prospectiveemployees, not just students, with skill sets to

develop To help them explore the wide range of careeroptions

To help them understand the choices they have

To give them access to opportunities in FE, HEand the workplace

To be well-informed

To offer individualised careers support


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Careers Advice, Information and

Guidance at The MFG

Full-time, Qualified, independent and impartialcareers adviser in school

Additional support provided by LA Increased careers AIG provision in contrast with

many schools locally and nationally All of year 11 will do WORK EXPERIENCE

Wide range of careers related activities Partnerships with local and regional businesses Cover year 7 to 13 Resources available on-line and in school


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ThinkFutures.net


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Careers E BulletinPublished monthly all students, staff & parents/carers are sent notifications


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Apprenticeships - Giving students in

Y11 and Y13 more options MFG working with Entice from October 2013, to

bring our students more opportunities

Alternative to Further Education and HigherEducation

A simple approach to finding an apprenticeships


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Key messages LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN

Check out courses/careers that match the interests

of your child Try FAST TOMATO

GET AHEAD OF THE GAME Get the facts about potential career choices

SEARCH AROUND DENTIST OR DENTAL TECHNICIAN? Look for alternatives, best fit, most appropriate

HAVE A BACK UP PLAN


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Joint Careers FairThursday 6 March

5.30pm

8.30pmMFG Sports Centre

Careers Fair for students in years 9-13

Meet employers, apprenticeshipproviders, Further & HigherEducation Providers.

Ask questions, get answers,

inform your future

Brighouse High School


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Any

Questions?


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FAQ

Can I attend my son/daughters careersappointment?

What is the best option for my son/daughter?

What about apprenticeships, are there any stillabout?


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Joint Careers FairThursday 6 March

5.30pm

8.30pmMFG Sports Centre

Careers Fair for students in years 9-13

Meet employers, apprenticeshipproviders, Further & Higher EducationProviders.

Ask questions, get answers,inform your future

Brighouse High School


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OPTIONS AT 16Full time study

Courses to suit all levels (1/2 years)

A levels : academic &/or vocationalApprenticeships / Jobs with Training

Offer on and off the job training

Matching service

Foundation Learning

School leavers not ready for level 2.

Offer progression opportunities


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Y9 Options Evening Parents Workshop 2014

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