Post 16 Transition

As a result of legislation introduced in September 2013, the law now requires that young people continue in education, employment or training until the age of 18..In addition, students who do not achieve a GCSE Grade 4 in Maths and/or English Language are required to re-take the course at college.

Students are given information about the range of choices available to them which include:

  • A full-time course (this might involve A levels or a BTEC, or a combination of both) or
  • An apprenticeship or traineeship.

We work closely with all post-16 providers in Leicester and Leicestershire to ensure students are aware of the range of options available to them, and the entry requirements for each course and provider. Positive Steps @16 is the on-line application system, which all students will use to apply for at least 2 post-16 places during Year 11.

The timetable FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS
October

Post-16 Transition Parents’ Evening

October - November

Lunchtime talks from post-16 providers

October - November

College Open Days

November - December

Students complete Positive Steps @ 16 application form during PSHE lesson time

January

Applications sent off

January - April

Post-16 Interviews take place

March - April

Offers confirmed by colleges, and accepted or declined by students

All students have an appointment with the Connexions Advisor in Year 11 to assist them in making choices. 


POST 16 TALKS

Over the next few months Post 16 providers are holding their Open Day events. We strongly recommend that you visit the college your daughter would like to attend to learn more about what they can offer her.

College

Date

Time

Loughborough College

Saturday 1st October

Saturday 5th November

Saturday 26th November

10am – 1pm

Book Online

NWSLC – Wigston & Hinckley Campus

Monday 3rd October

Monday 21st November

5pm – 8pm

Book online

Melton Vale Sixth Form College

Monday 3rd October

5pm – 7.30pm

Leicester College

(all campuses)

Tuesday 11th October

Saturday 26th November

4pm – 8pm

10am – 3pm

Book online

Beauchamp College

Saturday 29th October

 

SMB College – Brooksby Campus

Saturday 29th October

9am – 1:30pm

Book Online

Beauchamp City 6th Form

Saturday 5th November

10am – 2pm

Book Online

WQE (both campuses)

Saturday 5th November

10am-4pm

Gateway College

Saturday 12th November

10am – 1pm

 

SMB College – Stephenson Campus

Saturday 12th November

10am – 12pm

For help with completing your PS16 applications follow the step-by-step instructions in these guides

Part 1 - PS16 User Guide
Part 2 - PS16 User Guide

Careers Newsletters will be sent to all 11 pupils via their college email. They will cover the latest course news, important dates and provider links to support students in making their choices for Post 16 study.


POSITIVE STEPS @16 PERSONAL STATEMENT

For assistance with the Positive Steps @16 Personal Statement click here for a template.