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 open days
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 |
Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWSLC – Wigston & Hinckley Campus | Saturday 22nd November | 9:30am - 12pm | NWSLC’S Open events - NWSLC |
| Leicester College(all campuses) | Thursday 30th OctoberSaturday 15th November | 5:00pm – 7:30pm10:00am- 1:00pm | Events - Leicester College |
| Beauchamp College | Saturday 8th November | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Open Days | Beauchamp Sixth Form |
| SMB College – Brooksby Campus | Saturday 12th November | 5.15pm – 7.00pm | Open Days | Loughborough College Group |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form | Saturday 1st November | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Beauchamp City Sixth Form Open Day at Beauchamp City Sixth Form event tickets from TicketSource |
| WQE (both campuses) | Saturday 1nd November | 9:00am – 3:00pm | Open Day - Book Your 2025 Place | WQE |
| Gateway College | Saturday 8th November | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Open Day (Autumn 2025) – Gateway College |
| SMB College – Stephenson Campus | Saturday 15th November | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Open Days | Loughborough College Group |
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.