YEAR 9 OPTIONS BOOKLET 2026-2028

Your Journey Looking Ahead All school leavers in the UK have to take one of the following options after completing Year 11 in school:  Continue in education at a Sixth Form  Continue in education at a College  Begin an Apprenticeship (work-based training) Everyone will stay in education or training until they are 18 years old. Choosing Your Subjects In some cases, you’ll need specific A-Levels/BTECs to get on certain university courses and therefore you’ll need specific GCSEs to do those A-Levels/BTECS. Most universities and colleges only accept GCSE pass grades of 4/5 - 9 for most degree courses. At OLCC, we accept 5 Level 4 GCSEs (or L2 BTEC equivalent), including English and Maths. Skills Even in times of uncertainty, we know that there are certain skills employers will look for in employees:  Self Management  Problem Solving  Communication & Literacy  Numeracy  ICT skills  Team Work  Business & Customer Awareness Modern soft-skills that employers/universities want:  Leadership  Social influence  Reflection & Goal Setting  Positive Thinking & Confidence  Humility & Openness  Observation & Visualisation  Emotional Control  Perseverance Job University or Apprenticeship Sixth Form or College GCSE

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