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Yewlands Academy

Post 16 and Progression

Students choose to attend a range of Post-16 institutions both locally, across the city and occasionally regional.

In Year 11 you will consider the next steps for education or training. Students choose to attend a range of Post-16 institutions both locally, across the city and occasionally regionally. 

In Year 11, all Yewlands Academy students are required to use the online prospectus and application system Sheffield Progress to apply and track their college applications. All schools in Sheffield use Sheffield Progress for both internal and external applications.

 

You can login to your Sheffield Progress account by clicking here

 

Students can request support and access resources to help them complete their Sheffield Progress application by speaking to Careers Leader, Mrs A Nawaz, or seeking advice through their Form Tutor / Year Leader. PSHE and Careers Drop-In sessions are available to help students with the application process.

 

We hold a Post-16 Evening each year where student and parent/carers can meet a wide range of providers. 

 

There are a range of routes available Post – 16:

 

A Levels

Advanced level qualifications (known as A levels) are subject-based qualifications that can lead to university, further study, training, or work. You can normally study three or more A levels over two years. They’re usually assessed by a series of examinations.

 

What grades do I need to take A levels?

You normally need:

at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4

at least grade 6 in the specific subject(s) you want to study

However, the specific requirements needed to study A levels will vary across schools and colleges. It's important to check what you will need with the school or college you are looking to study at. 

 

Who are they for?

If you're thinking about going to university, most higher education courses require specific A levels or combinations of A levels (or alternative level 3 qualifications).

If you’re not sure what career or job you want to do, studying a selection of A levels can be a good way of keeping your options open.

 

Choosing A level subjects

The most important criteria for choosing A levels subjects are:

 

Looking at what you are likely to enjoy and be good at. If you enjoy a subject or have an ability in it already, you are more likely to do well.

Are there any particular subjects and/or grades you may need? If you have a particular career, job, or further study in mind, you may need to choose specific A levels in order to meet entry requirements.

 

Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. 

Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification. 

 

An apprenticeship includes: 

  • paid employment with holiday leave 
  • hands-on-experience in a sector/role of interest
  • at least 20% off-the-job training 
  • formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification

 

Apprenticeship benefits

Apprenticeships are an exciting paid option for anyone wanting to gain experience, upskill or change career because they offer the chance to earn a wage whilst they work and study.  

 

There are many benefits to completing an apprenticeship, which include:

  • experience and skills development  
  • a nationally recognised qualification (with no tuition fees)
  • employee benefits and a wage
  • exposure to industry professionals 

 

T Levels

T Levels are new 2-year courses which are taken after GCSEs and are broadly equivalent in size to 3 A Levels.

Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.

T Level students spend 80% of the course in their learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.

  

Vocational Courses

Vocational subjects are general qualifications that develop practical skills and knowledge related to an employment area. They include a significant amount of classroom-based activities and assessment is usually by written work in coursework and exams and through practical assessments. 

Vocational courses provide training and qualifications related to a specific job, such as being a plumber, hairdresser or a professional cook. They are usually very practical and involve learning in real situations, with real customers, such as cutting hair in the college salon that is open to the public, cooking for paying customers in the college restaurant or installing bathrooms in the plumbing workshops.

 

Local Education Providers:

 

Local Sixth Forms
Longley Park Sixth Form

Chapeltown Academy

King Edward Sixth Form

Silverdale Sixth Form

Astrea Sixth Form

Tapton Sixth Form

High Storrs Sixth Form

Forge Valley Sixth Form

 

Local Colleges
Barnsley College.
Sheffield College.

Thomas Rotherham College (TRC).
Rotherham College.
Dearne Valley College.

Local UTCs
UTC Sheffield City Centre.
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.

 

Training Centres

Nacro

Sheaf Training

CTS

 

Sheffield Futures - Options 13 +

Shape Your Future Careers South Yorkshire

 

Key Careers Staff

 

Dedicated Careers Advisor for the trust, Liz Yoxall (Level 6 Qualified Careers Advisor) works closely with senior staff responsible for Careers Education and Post-16 progression into further education, training or employment. Liz provides impartial 1:1 careers guidance to students and offers drop in sessions if students wish to self - refer for advice on options, routes into further training and employment, such as A Levels or Apprenticeships or applications and interviews.

 

Liz Yoxall – Careers Advisor

Email: lyoxall@brigantiatrust.net

Tel No: 0114 2329010

 

Mr N Ullah – Careers Lead - Secondaries

 

Sheffield Futures Open Events

2025 open eveningya.pdf

  

 

Careers Helpline

Careers Helpline - Career advice and support for young people aged 16-19

Career advice and support for young people aged 16-19 - Tel 0114 2734462