Year 11 Transition to Post 16
Key Post-16 Admissions Information for September 2020
This information is intended for students who fall into the following categories:
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Current OALP Year 11 students who have applied for a Post 16 place at OALP
- Year 11 students from other schools who have applied for a Post 16 place at OALP
- Current OALP Year 11 students who are intending to take up places with different providers e.g. apprenticeship/college
Timeline for transition – OALP students who have applied for a place at OALP Post 16 and students from other schools wanting to join OALP
| Key Information | Date |
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| Offer of a provisional place at OALP Post 16 | 1st April 2020 |
| Students finish GCSE course and begin to complete transition material | Week beginning 8th June 2020 |
| Deadline for completion of transition material | 17th July 2020 |
| GCSE results day and confirmation of Post 16 place | 20th August 2020 |
| Induction to Post 16 | Start of the autumn term - September 2020 |
Timeline for transition – OALP students who have applied for a place at another provider
| Key Information | Date |
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| Email/phone contact from careers to confirm your chosen pathway and to ensure that all parts of the application have been completed | April 2020 |
| Students finish GCSE courses and begin to complete transition material | Week beginning 8th June 2020 |
| Deadline for completion of transition material (work to be completed and reference obtained) | 17th July 2020 |
| GCSE results day and confirmation of place at chosen Post 16 centre | 20th August 2020 |
| Induction to Post 16 at chosen centre | This will vary depending on the plan your chosen centre has put in place |
What do I need to do now to prepare for my chosen next stage?
If you are intending to join OALP Post 16 you will need to complete the transition material provided and submit this to the curriculum leader for that subject. It is recommended that, even if you plan to take up a place at another provider, to complete the transition material to gain an insight into the courses you wish to study.
Below are a range of learning opportunities available to you over the course of the summer term.
- Transition work in your chosen A Level/BTEC subjects: Our guidance is that you complete the transition material set for any of the A Levels or the BTECs that you would like to study. Please do this for any subjects that we are offering at OALP and those that we are currently not. By doing this, your teachers will be able to provide references based on your performance and make recommendations for further study.
- Post 16 wider reading lists: along with the transition material you will be given access to a wider reading list. Please read around the subjects you are wanting to study. This will prepare you for the subjects you study by giving you an insight into the content.
- Future Learn (https://www.futurelearn.com/): is currently the UK's biggest MOOC provider. MOOC’s are open online courses that you can do free of charge. Future learn offer free short courses, and 'programs' which are made up of a number of free courses to give you more in-depth knowledge on a subject.
- EtonX (https://etonx.com/): You can request access to a valuable EtonX course, ‘Creative Problem Solving’, which has been provided by Eton College free of charge during lockdown. Other courses available are CV Writing, Interview Skills, Making an Impact, Resilience, Research Skills and Writing Skills.
- Access to the START careers and university website including careers info linking subjects to jobs roles. https://www.startprofile.com/
- Free First Aid qualification from the Virtual College: Restart a Heart https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/prepared
- TED Talks in areas of academic interest (https://www.ted.com/talks)
How will the transition process work?
You will need to access the transition material from the academy’s website. All the transition material can be found under Year 11 Transition to Post 16, or click here.
You will need to download and complete the tasks set for the all the A Levels/BTECs you wish to study.
What do I do once I have completed the transition material?
Once completed you must email the completed work to the curriculum/lead leader for that subject, the list of names and email addresses can be found below. This must be submitted to the correct teacher by the 17th July 2020.
The lead teachers will assess the quality of the work that is produced and together with what information they already have in terms of ability and attitude towards learning, will write a recommendation on the suitability of you studying the subject at Post 16.
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A Level Biology |
Mrs Wilby |
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A Level Chemistry |
Mr Rehman-Ditta |
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A Level Maths |
Mr Sattar |
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A Level Psychology |
Mrs Uddin |
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A Level Sociology |
Mrs Shiliwala |
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A Level History |
Mrs Speight |
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A Level English |
Mrs Ali |
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A Level RE |
Mrs Shaheen |
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BTEC Business |
Mr Isherwood |
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BTEC ICT |
Mrs Mahmood |
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BTEC Health and Social Care |
Mrs Daykin |
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BTEC Applied Science |
Mr McLellan |
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BTEC Sport |
Mr Slack |
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BTEC Performing Arts |
Mrs Brown |
What additional work/courses can I complete that will support my learning?
You can complete any Massive Open Online Courses that you think will be beneficial to your studies. Use the link above for Future Learn to access the ones that appeal to you. You may also wish to read around the subjects you have chosen from the reading list provided. Other courses are also available for you to complete via Eton College, the Smart Careers and University website and also the Virtual College.
Who can I contact about my application to Post 16 at OALP?
Please email Mrs Mahmood or Mr Drury if you have any questions about your application.
Who can I contact about my options for post 16 study outside of OALP?
Please contact Sophie Bottomley-Mason at sophie.bottomley-mason@prospects.co.uk