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Next Steps Beyond Lea Manor

As pupils approach the end of their time at Lea Manor, it is important for them to consider their next steps. This page will provide information and advice about the next steps beyond Lea Manor, whether it be a place at College or 6th Form, or an Apprenticeship.

College and 6th Form Information

Timeline

This timeline outlines the key dates and timescales for Year 11 pupils.

  • September/October: Colleges, 6th Forms from the local area will host assemblies providing information on courses, opportunities and the wider social aspects surrounding post-16 destinations
  • October/November: Open days for post-16 destinations will begin. These will be outlined on the school website
  • November: Applications will open
  • December: References will be written and data information will be available for post-16 options based on PPA
  • January-March: References will be called on from applied for destinations.
  • March/April: Interviews will take place and offers will be made
  • August: Upon receiving your results, you will be able to confirm your place if entry requirements have been met. Clearing and other options will be available to pupils who did not fulfil the conditions of their offers
  • September: Courses begin

Entry Requirements

Luton 6th Form College

  • 4 A-Levels - 5 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics at grades 8-9. They do not accept any Vocational (BTEC/OCR) equivalence.
  • 3 A-Levels - 5 GCSEs including English Language at grades 4-9. They do not accept any Vocational (BTEC/OCR) equivalence.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma or Level 3 Diploma + 1 A-Level - 5 GCSEs including either English Language or Mathematics at grades 4-9. Level 2 Vocational qualifications (BTEC/OCR) are accepted at Merit or Distinction grades.
  • Level 3 Diploma + 1 or 2 GCSEs or Vocational Level 2 Courses - 4 GCSEs at grade 4-9. Level 2 Vocational qualifications (BTEC/OCR) are accepted at Merit or Distinction grades.

 Barnfield College (and most other Post-16 destinations)

  • 4 GCSEs grades 4-9, including English Language and/or Mathematics. Level 2 Vocational qualifications (BTEC/OCR) are accepted at Merit or Distinction grades.

Specific information on individual courses can be found and the course provider's website. If you are aiming for a specific course, knowing the entry requirements can help you further prepare to be able to meet them. 

Open Day Advise

Choosing your College or 6th Form is an important decision with lots of factors to consider. Most, if not all, possible destinations will hold Open Days for you to be able to visit the location, see it's facilities, and assess if it is the right destination for you. You should aim to go to an open day for every location you are considering, to be able to gain a full understanding of what each place is like and to be able to fully compare them.

When attending an open day, consider these points:

  • Are the courses right for me? - It is essential you have an understanding of what you will be studying, and if it is the right course for you to achieve your goals.
  • Can I meet the entry requirements? 
  • Am I able to get there?
  • Are there wider opportunities associated with the courses? - Will the course have a residential, exchange, or work experience element? How will this benefit you?
  • What are the facilities like?
  • What are the outcomes like?