Post-16 Pathways
Not everyone is sure what their options are after Year 11. At Park High School all students are fully supported and guided through the process of planning and preparing for their futures.
Careers education is delivered through our personal, social, health and citizenship education programme (PSHCEe). In addition our careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme is progressive from Year 7 to Year 13 and incorporates the Gatsby Benchmarks for good career guidance.
Mrs Foster, our full time careers and employability coordinator, and Olivia Fiszzon, level 7 qualified, external careers adviser, provide exceptional support to students, parents and carers.
The Careers & Employability room is based in the Park Block, which has an extensive resource library available to students and their parents/carers. Parents/Carers and students can consult our specialist careers staff at any time currently via email or telephone.
Mrs Donna Foster |
Careers & Employability Coordinator & Careers Lead |
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Park High School is very proud to have been awarded the prestigious Quality in Careers Standard, accredited by Investor in Careers since December 2018, in recognition of our outstanding CEIAG - Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance provision.
Find out more:
What are your options
You must stay in learning until you are 18. There are three main options after Year 11:
- Full-time education
- Apprenticeships or Traineeships
- Part-time training with a job, self-employment or voluntary work
You will need to decide which option is best for you.
Full time Education
A Levels, BTEC, T Levels and NVQS, are academic or job-related courses to suit ALL ability levels.
You can study at a Sixth Form, College, University Technical College or a Training provider.
Make sure you research the courses available to find out what best suits you and the career you want. Make sure you attend open days to find out more about the institution and the courses they offer, see what support and guidance is available, check their entry requirements and application deadlines.
Full-time education may be a good option if you are planning to go to university, enjoy studying or want to study further before getting a job or an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
An apprenticeship is a skilled job with training. Every apprentice is guaranteed a minimum wage linked to their age. They're available at all academic levels - whether you are leaving school without GCSEs or completing your A-levels. There are apprenticeships in industries like engineering, health and accountancy - plus a host of careers you'd never think of. Entry requirements for Apprenticeships vary but generally:
Level 3 apprenticeship (Advanced Apprenticeship) = to 2 A levels and 4 / 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English and maths)
Level 2 apprenticeships (intermediate apprenticeship) = 5 GCSEs, some 4s at GCSE
Apprenticeships may be a good option for you if you want to start work, earn money and gain valuable skills and get a job related qualification.
Traineeships might be a good option for you if you are not quite ready for an apprenticeship. Traineeships are unpaid but can help you get the knowledge, skills and experience to get you on to an apprenticeship. They are usually between 3 and 6 months long and include help with English and maths.
Jobs with training
You can work or volunteer full-time after Year 11 but you must also study or train at the same time. This means that you must study/train for a minimum of 280 tutor led learning hours a year. This may be 1 day a week over a year, or through evening or distance learning.
How to decide?
Deciding on where and how you progress to the next stage of education can be a difficult decision to make. Consider the following:
- Subjects you enjoy and what are your subject strengths.
- Your expected grades and what your teachers think you will achieve.
- Do you prefer to learn through studying for exams, coursework or practical work?
- What are your career ideas/goals and research those careers and the pathways into those careers.
- What you like doing in your spare time and what you do not like doing.
- Keep your options open, research all your potential pathways.
- Try not let anyone influence your decision. It should be yours and yours alone.
Take a look at our student resources page, there is a wealth of information regarding subject related careers and links to more information.
If you are still unsure please visit the Careers & Employability room in the Park block or email Mrs Foster dfoster4.310@parkhighstanmore.org.uk.
Explore your choices
Careerpilot have put together some information about post 16 choices
Local Colleges
Park High Sixth Form
https://www.parkhighstanmore.org.uk/sixthform
- Thistlecroft Gardens, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1PL
8th October External students Sixth Form Open Evening
12th November Internal students Sixth Form Open Evening
Barnet Southgate College
https://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/open-events
https://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/virtual-open-events
- COLINDALE CAMPUS
- SOUTHGATE CAMPUS
- WOOD STREET CAMPUS
Capel Manor College
https://www.capel.ac.uk/open-days/
- Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ
Further to our Virtual Open Day, you can now discover all our environmental courses on demand.
City and Islington College
https://www.candi.ac.uk/open-days/
- Sixth Form College and Centre for Applied Sciences, Angel
- Centre for Business, Arts and Technology, Camden Road
- Centre for Lifelong Learning, Finsbury Park
Virtual Event Replays
If you missed our virtual open days, you can tune in again by replaying the event on our youtube channel:
- Sixth Form College and Centre for Applied Sciences
- Centre for Business, Arts, Technology, Health and Social Care and Childcare
- Centre for Lifelong Learning
City of Westminster College
https://www.cwc.ac.uk/about-us/open-days
We will be holding a Virtual Open Day soon. Find out more about our facilities and the subjects you are interested in, online and via our virtual webinars.
Our Virtual Open Day information will allow you to access:
- A video from our Vice Principal, James Wilson giving an informative talk about City of Westminster College
- Links to all of our subject areas
- Information about our facilities
- Online application links
- Information on financial support, careers advice, additional learning support and more
City of Westminster College Open event from 17 -20 March. Use the link below to check which date your subject area is.
https://www.cwc.ac.uk/about-us/welcome-to-our-virtual-open-day
If you're looking to study in September 2021, these Virtual Open Days will give you all the information you need to begin making your application to the City of Westminster College. All you have to do is register for the event(s) you want to attend, and you'll be emailed instructions on how to join. We can't wait to welcome you to our Virtual Open Days!
- Student Services - Wednesday 17th March 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Science - Wednesday 17th March 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Business - Wednesday 17th March 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Health, Wellbeing and Care - Thursday 18th March 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Digital Media - Thursday 18th March 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Supported Learning - Friday 19th March 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- ESOL - Friday 19th March 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- English and Maths - Friday 19th March 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Apprenticeships - Saturday 20th March 10:00am - 11:00am
- A Levels - Saturday 20th March 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Engineering - Saturday 20th March 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Construction/Built Environment - Saturday 20th March 1:00pm - 2:00pm
College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
https://www.conel.ac.uk/open-days/
- Tottenham Centre
- Enfield Centre
At The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London we have helped thousands of students to achieve their ambitions. Find out how you can join them and get the skills you need for your future, whether you’re planning to go to university or employment, at one of our open days! You can even have an interview and receive an offer for your course, all on the same day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4hvLQ5v1lQ&list=PLyWOKogG2QZ2lCVDkJGkAS5Q-AS-uDZdd
College of North West London
https://www.cnwl.ac.uk/about/open-days
The College of North West London is a vibrant Further Education college with campuses located in Willesden and Wembley Park, in the London Borough of Brent. We also run a Construction Skills Centre in the heart of the King's Cross area. The College specialises in technical and professional courses focused on delivering the skills and qualifications necessary to help our students develop a career, get an apprenticeship or progress to university. We are part of the United Colleges Group.
Virtual tour
https://www.cnwl.ac.uk/college-life/virtual-tour
Virtual Open days
Prospective students are required to register to attend a Virtual Open Day so that we can securely send you the links to the virtual classrooms.
https://www.cnwl.ac.uk/about/virtual-open-day
Harrow College
https://www.harrow.ac.uk/about-us/open-days.html
Subject Area |
Session Recording |
Art & Design and Architecture. |
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Business Studies |
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Computing & IT |
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Construction, Plumbing & Electrical Instillation |
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English |
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ESOL |
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Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy |
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Health & Social Care and Childcare |
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Maths |
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Media & Film Studies |
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Science |
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Sport Science |
HCUC Apprenticeship & Skills
HCUC Apprenticeship & Skills - Apprenticeships and Employer Services from
We are the largest College apprenticeship provider in west London and one of the THE HIGHEST RANKED COLLEGE IN LONDON for 16-18 year old achievement* in London.
HCUC - the new name for the merger of Uxbridge College and Harrow College
On 1 August 2017 Uxbridge and Harrow Colleges merged to become HCUC. The Colleges are officially part of the same organisation and work together to provide the best opportunities to students, but keep their individual names and campuses. As well as keeping their current identities each college continues to run the majority of their current courses for the foreseeable future.
The merger of the two Colleges into a single legal entity took place in order to maximise future opportunities for students, employers and local communities, through a combination of preserving current provision, and pooling resources and expertise to develop education and training.
While Uxbridge College and Harrow College continue to operate using their individual college names serving their local and regional communities, the Uxbridge College Corporation (the Governing Body), which oversees the running of both Colleges, was renamed HCUC to reflect the enlarged remit of serving Uxbridge and Harrow Governors following the 1 August 2017 merger.
https://apprenticeships.hcuc.ac.uk/register-me/
30 March HCUC Apprenticeships Open Day
HCUC Apprenticeship & Skills - Apprenticeships and Employer Services from Harrow College and Uxbridge College.
We are the largest College apprenticeship provider in west London and one of the THE HIGHEST RANKED COLLEGE IN LONDON for 16-18 year old achievement* in London.
Register below for our Virtual Open Day session for Apprenticeships on 30 March, 6-7pm and we will send you the zoom log in details the day before the open day!
https://apprenticeships.hcuc.ac.uk/opendays/
London Design & Engineering UTC
- London Design & Engineering UTC, 15 University Way, Royal Docks, London, E16 2RD
Virtual open evenings
https://www.ldeutc.co.uk/latest/plan/events.aspx
https://www.ldeutc.co.uk/latest/view/virtual-open-evening.aspx
Below is a link to a short clip about LDE .
The virtual tour of LDE and our incredible facilities.
https://www.ldeutc.co.uk/latest/view/virtual-school-tour.aspx
Stanmore College
- Elm Park, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4BQ
Stanmore College is set in a suburban residential district of northwest London in the London Borough of Harrow. It has excellent transport links as you will see below and a lot of eateries and shops to choose from on the main high street.
The College is a lively and friendly place, with a great atmosphere and exciting opportunities!
It offers a wide range of full-time coursescourses for students who have done their GCSEs and a range of progression opportunities including apprenticeships and higher level education for adults. Ofsted says learners benefit from very good care and guidance.
https://stanmore.ac.uk/Learn-Environment
See the recordings of the previous live virtual Open Events.
https://stanmore.ac.uk/Open-Event-Videos
UTC Heathrow
http://www.heathrow-utc.org/events/
- UTC Heathrow, Potter Street, Northwood HA6 1QG
UTC Heathrow Virtual Open Event
As we were unable to hold our Open Day at Potter Street due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, we hosted our first virtual open day on Wednesday 1 July using the Zoom video platform instead.
Click on the video below to watch it back!
http://www.heathrow-utc.org/virtual-tour/
Uxbridge College
https://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/opendays
Subject Area |
Session Recording |
Art, Design, Fashion & Graphics |
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Media, Video Production & Journalism |
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Performing Arts - Music, Drama & Dance |
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Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing & Specialist Make Up |
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A Levels, Sixth Form & Science |
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Childcare and Health & Social Care |
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Professional Cookery |
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Public Services |
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Sport |
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Travel & Tourism |
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Business |
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Computing & Games Development |
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Engineering |
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Building Services, Plumbing & Electrical Installation & Motor Vehicle Maintenance |
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Apprenticeships |
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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) |
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Teacher Training |
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Higher Education & West London Institute of Technology Courses |
17 March from 3pm Virtual Open Day
If you are considering joining college in September 2021, an Open Day is your chance to find out more and see if it's right for you. Find out about our courses, our staff expertise and what our students think about us!
Our next VIRTUAL OPEN DAY will be held on
Wednesday 17 March 2021, from 3pm onwards on Zoom.
https://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/college-information/open-days.html
Virtual Open Day Schedule
Time Subject Area & Zoom Link Subject Area & Zoom Link 3:00 pm
A Levels & Vocational Science
Meeting ID: 845 3552 9881
Passcode: 630692
ESOL
Meeting ID: 829 5176 3115
Passcode: 143600
3:30 pm
Professional Cookery
Meeting ID: 844 3144 7542
Passcode: 289386
Building Services Engineering & Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Meeting ID: 863 7287 7240
Passcode: 079764
4:00 pm
Health & Social Care
Meeting ID: 858 6312 2791
Passcode: 497759
Engineering
Meeting ID: 848 9556 8256
Passcode: 738336
4:30 pm
Childcare
Meeting ID: 868 1307 6787
Passcode: 965708
Computing & Games Development
Meeting ID: 875 1574 1971
Passcode: 019247
5:00 pm
Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing & Specialist Media Make Up
Meeting ID: 819 2763 4531
Passcode: 459795
Business & Accounting
Meeting ID: 890 4076 2196
Passcode: 093619
5:30 pm
Music & Performing Arts
Meeting ID: 847 6206 5312
Passcode: 266900
Travel & Tourism
Meeting ID: 835 6497 2311
Passcode: 219066
6:00 pm
Media, Video Production & Journalism
Meeting ID: 893 5570 7361
Passcode: 767003
Sport
Meeting ID: 818 7918 4418
Passcode: 499062
6:30 pm
Art & Design
Meeting ID: 875 7458 8468
Passcode: 450942
Public Services
Meeting ID: 880 2413 1364
Passcode: 384572
West Herts College
https://www.westherts.ac.uk/whats-on/events/
There’s no better way to get an insight into life at West Herts College than a Digital Open Evening.
Discover your options, explore the campus and facilities and speak to expert staff. You can experience all this from the comfort of your own home with West Herts College's Digital Open Evening on Wednesday 3 March from 5pm – 7pm.
Book your place here now and expect a range of interactive experiences and live talks to find out everything you need to know about studying at West Herts College.
What can you study at Hemel Hempstead? | What can you study at Watford? |
Access to Higher Education Applied Science Business Carpentry Civil Engineering Childcare and Education Computing Construction Management Construction Skills Digital Content Production Digital Gaming Engineering Electrical Installation Forensic Science Health and Social Care Healthcare Science Motor Vehicle Plumbing Travel and Tourism Trowel Trades Welding
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Art and Design Applied Science Beauty Therapy Business Business with Applied Law Computing Dance Digital Content Production Digital Gaming Digital Illustration and Animation Education and Early Years Fashion Fine Art Football Programme Forensic Science Graphic and 3D Design Hairdressing Health and Social Care Hospitality and Events Management Media and Journalism Musical Theatre Music Practice and Music Production Performing Arts Production Arts Professional Cookery Photography Psychology Public Services Sport Travel and Tourism |
West London College
https://www.wlc.ac.uk/virtual-open-event
Westminster Kingsway College
At Westminster Kingsway College we have helped thousands of students to succeed and it can all begin here for you too – tune into one of our online, virtual open events to find out more!