Year 10 Parent Information evening
Wednesday 26th February 18:00 – 19:00
Our focus for this evening
• Work Experience - final pieces of information and opportunity for support
• Planning for pupils post 16 destinations
• The up-and-coming Year 10 mock examinations
• The final fourteen months for your child at Central Lancaster High School
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
12 May – 16 May 2025
Placement dates: 12th May – 16th May 2025
1. Research and discuss your child's placement with them.
2. Ensure your child has an email address for you to enter into the initial form.
3. Support your child with logging the placement on Unifrog
ALL PLACEMENTS SHOULD BE FINALISED by 25
2025
th April
Possible local placements
3-1-5
Barnardo's
The Unifrog tools
Access all tools on Unifrog to learn what options are available, access good quality information, and search for opportunities to support your child.
Exploring pathways
Careers library
Subjects library
Know-how library
MOOC
Personality profile
Interests profile
Read, Watch, Listen
Webinars
Recording what you’ve done
Activities
Competencies
Interactions
Searching for opportunities
UK universities
US universities
European universities
Oxbridge
Canadian universities
Asian universities
Australasian universities
ME and African
universities
Irish universities
Special Opportunities
Events
Drafting application materials
UK Personal Statement
Classes
Subject References
CV / Resumé
Writing tool
Common App Essay
US recommenders
Notes for Reference writers
Making applications
Post 18 Intentions
Applications list Locker
Careers Library
• Over 1000 career profiles
• Presents information from a range of sources, including local and national LMI
• Includes qualifications and skills needed, interviews with industry professionals and labour market information
• Explores progression opportunities and what a working week really looks
UK Universities
• Students can enter subject of interest and projected grades to see all relevant university courses available in the UK
• Rank and filter opportunities by factors like hours of lectures, price of accommodation and graduate job rates
• Get direct links to university information pages, with impartial information on courses and institutions
• Save unlimited shortlists to refer back to later
Apprenticeships
• Students can find live apprenticeship vacancies
• Vacancies are updated daily
• Rank and filter opportunities by factors like distance from home, weekly wage and application deadlines
• Direct link to the ‘apply’ page
• Each apprenticeship vacancy includes practical information about the opportunity, employer and training
• Save unlimited shortlists to refer back to later
Using Unifrog for Work Experience (placements)
https://www.unifrog.org/teacher/resources/sort/know-how-how-to-use-th e-placements-tool
This is the level of qualification you complete in year 10 and 11 at CLHS
This is the level of qualification you should be aiming to complete post16
Your Opportunities - What’s Available?
A-LEVELS APPRENTICESHIPS
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL COURSES
ADD AN A-LEVEL TO A PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL COURSE
T-LEVELS
Local provision – 6th Form
Institution Courses available
Entry Requirements
Ripley St. Thomas Sixth Form A Levels
5 Grade 5s at GCSE including Grade 5 in English Language
Morecambe Bay Academy A Levels and Level 3 Vocational Courses 5 grade 4s at GCSE
Our Lady’s Catholic College Level 2 and 3 courses including A Levels and Vocational Courses
Lancaster Royal Grammar School A Levels
Lancaster Girl’s Grammar School A Levels
5 GCSE or equivalent passes at Grade 4 or higher (to include at least ONE Grade 4 or higher in English and Maths)
6 grade 6s or better in the GCSE examinations plus a minimum of grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics
5 GCSEs at Grade 6 or equivalent. English Language and Maths at Grade 4 as a minimum.
Local Provision - colleges
Lancaster and Morecambe College
Apprenticeships
BTEC Courses
Foundation Learning
Kendal College A Levels Apprenticeships
T Levels
Myerscough College
Apprenticeships
BTEC Courses
Foundation Learning
Preston College Apprenticeships
BTEC Courses
Foundation Learning
Cardinal Newman College A Levels
BTEC Courses
Foundation Learning
T Levels
Please check the website for specific course entry requirements https://www.lmc.ac.uk/
Please check the website for specific course entry requirements https://kendal.ac.uk/
Please check the website for specific course entry requirements https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/
Please check the website for specific course entry requirements https://www.preston.ac.uk/
Please check the website for specific course entry requirements
https://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/
The up-and-coming Year 10 mock examinations
The examination timetable
The seating plan and Access Arrangements
Key rules in examinations set by the JCQ
• No Mobile devices on your person, including pockets.
• No watches.
• Only plastic see through pencil cases.
• Have the key equipment required
• labels off drinks bottles.
• In silence facing the front.
During the exam
• Timings will be on the board at the front and a digital clock to show you the time.
• No interaction with any other pupil.
• Toilet trips for those on the toilet list only, but not advised.
• If pupils choose not to follow the expectations…
Planning for effective revision Knowledge Skills
Application of knowledge and skills
• Read a text
Planning for effective revision Knowledge
• Condense on to a card
• Read the card
• Test: Have you learnt it?
• Read a text
Planning for effective revision Knowledge
• Condense on to a mindmap
• Read the card
• Test: Have you learnt it?
• Read a text
Planning for effective revision Knowledge
• Organise on a revision clock
• Read the card
• Test: Have you learnt it?
Planning for effective revision
Skills
• What are the question stems?
• How do I structure my answer?
• What do I get my marks for?
Planning for effective revision
Application of knowledge and skills
• Practice exam questions
The final fourteen months for your child at Central Lancaster High School
16:00 – 19:00 online
Year 10 Parent Information evening
Wednesday 26th February 18:00 – 19:00