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Year 11 Careers Information
Working out what you would like to do after completing your GCSEs can seem quite confusing at first.
Don't worry if you don't have any clear ideas yet about what you would like to do.
This page has lots of different ways of identifying possible pathways depending on your personality, interests and preferred subjects.
Book an Appointment
Book a Careers Appointment: Chat with our Careers Advisor, Siobhan Whiddett, to discuss course options and career pathways
Careers within PSHEE
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Post-16 Options-Applying to Post-16 providers Job interview- Preparation First Aid in the work place-Including how to respond to a stroke casualty and reviewing CPR & using an AED. |
Advice on Options after Y11
KS4 Subjects: Choose a couple of subjects that you currently enjoy studying. Follow the links that show where each subject leads
Get Advice from Former Students: Watch a series of videos from people who studied at Notre Dame to find out what they did next.
Post-16 Qualifications Explained
Where can I study Post-16?
Norfolk Providers
HelpYouChoose.org is the best way to look for course providers in Norfolk. They also
list some providers in Suffolk. You can search by provider, subject, location or type of qualification you wish to study. You can search for courses by:
Provider | Sector | Qualification | Level | Area
Suffolk Providers
thesource.me.uk is another way to look for course providers in Suffolk. The Choices at 16+ section has links to a variety of different routes and the different providers. East Coast College are based in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth.
Post-16 Open Events
- Make sure you book a place to attend an open day if required.
- Go to multiple open days, even if you think you have made up your mind.
- Take a notebook and talk to as many people as possible.
- Explore a new subject you may not have considered.
Need some help or support?
- Book a careers appointment with Siobhan Whiddett – Careers Advisor. Bookings can be made via our Careers Appointment page or emailing swhiddett1@ndhs.org.uk
- Contact the sixth form or college you are thinking about applying to. They are happy to answer questions.
Post-16 Open Events Calendar
Wednesday 2nd Oct: Post-16 presentation evening to Y11 parents/carers
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3.45pm-5pm: Chat to local providers
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5:30pm: Presentation
Tips
- Make sure you book a place to attend an open day if required.
- Go to multiple open days, even if you think you have made up your mind.
- Take a notebook and talk to as many people as possible.
- Explore a new subject you may not have considered.
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Open Day/Evening Information |
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Access Creative College |
Saturday 12th October 11am – 2pm Saturday 16th November 11am – 2pm Book a place to attend via this link: |
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Attleborough Sixth Form |
Wednesday 18th October – 7pm. |
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City College Norwich All courses including BTEC’s, T-levels |
Friday 7th November– 5pm – 7.30pm Saturday 5th October – 10am – 1pm No need to book, just turn up. |
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City of Norwich School |
Thursday 7th November – 5.30pm – 8pm |
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East Coast College – Gt Yarmouth & Lowestoft College |
TBC You must book a place to attend via this link: |
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East Norfolk Sixth Form |
Friday 10th October – 4pm - 7pm. Saturday 21st October 9am – 12pm Need to book a place via this link: |
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Easton College |
Friday 11th October- 5pm-7.30pm Saturday 12th October 10am-1pm |
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Hellesdon Sixth Form |
Wednesday 6th November – 7 pm – 9pm. |
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Jane Austen College |
Wednesday 15th Octber – 5pm – 7pm |
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Lowestoft Sixth Form College |
TBC To book a place to attend click on this link: |
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Norwich School |
Thursday 10th October – 5pm – 7pm Need to book to attend via this link |
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Notre Dame High School |
Thursday 14th November – 5.30pm – 8.30pm
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| Ormiston Victory Academy | Thursday 10th October –5pm |
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Paston College |
Thursday 26th September – 4.30pm – 7pm Saturday 9th November – 10am – 1pm |
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Reepham Sixth Form College |
Thursday 3rd October – 6pm |
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Sir Isaac Newton Norwich |
Wednesday 9th October – 5.30pm – 8.30pm Tuesday 15th October – 5.30pm – 8.30pm
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Sir Isaac Newton Gt Yarmouth |
Monday 9th October – 5pm – 7pm. |
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Taverham Sixth Form
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Thursday 28th September – 6.30pm |
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Thorpe St Andrew Sixth Form |
Thursday 24th October – 6.30pm |
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UTCN – University Technical College Norfolk |
Thursday 10th October Need to book to attend via this link |
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Wymondham College
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Saturday 5th October – Morning Need to book a place via this link |
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Wymondham High School |
Thursday 7th October – 5.30pm - 7.30pm
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| Dereham Sixth Form | Wednesday 23rd October – 5pm–8pm |
Apprenticeships
- Most apprenticeships do not have open days.
- Look at company website and do some virtual research instead.
- Book a careers appointment with Siobhan Whiddett – Careers Advisor who can signpost you to useful websites and support you to apply for opportunities.
- Always have a backup plan. Important to apply for a full-time course.
Book a Careers Appointment
Y11 Mocks Advice
Intro to Notre Dame 6th Form
Further Info about Notre Dame 6th Form
How to Find Post-16 Course Providers in Norfolk and Suffolk
Post-16 Provider Useful Links
The Source, Suffolk Post-16 Search Tool
HelpYouChoose course search Tool
The information, advice and careers guidance website for Norfolk
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave.
By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
To find out more visit our Apprenticeships page
What is a T Level?
T Levels offer students a recognised technical qualification which is equivalent to three A levels and attracts the same number of UCAS points.
The combination of classroom learning (80%) and a 9-week industry placement (20%) creates a unique opportunity for students to study whilst gaining the knowledge and skills businesses need.
For more info about T Levels and local providers that offer them click here.
Careers Blog
Check out our latest blog posts here, to find out about events and opportunities available.
Unifrog
Unifrog is an online platform that we use to help you search for Post 16 and Post 18 qualifications and career pathways including apprenticeships..
We set up an account for you in Y7 onwards and help explain how to use it in your PSHEE/6th Form Studies lessons
Unifrog brings all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps you to make the best choices and submit the strongest applications.
You can use Unifrog in the following ways:
- Explore what subjects you would be interested in studying and how these choices can lead to different career paths and higher education.
- Discover and sign up to online courses in areas that you’re interested in.
- See what is needed to make a successful application to a College/Sixth Form.
- Explore how to successfully apply to an apprenticeship or university course, including universities abroad.
Thinking ahead to Post-18 Courses
- The Uni Guide's A level explorer - type in your A level subjects to discover possible degree subjects.
- UCAS information on choosing courses.
- UCAS videos have lots of useful videos on choosing courses and applying.
- Discover Uni - compare subjects, universities and colleges, look at student satisfaction ratings and explore figures about getting a graduate job after completing a course.
- The Guardian University Guide 2021 - league tables of all subject areas taught at UK universities, and profiles of those subjects
Thinking Ahead to Career Pathways
Career Pathway Links
- Buzz Quiz: Discover your personality strengths and jobs that could suit you.
- Icanbea... Interests Quiz: Select some interests and the site will suggest job roles you'd enjoy
- Skillsometer: Select the emoji that shows how you feel about different statements and the site will suggest careers that are based on your preferred skills
- Career Pilot: Idenitfy which Career Sectors you are interested and find out different jobs that are in that group.
- Discover Creative Careers: Whatever your interests and skills there's a job in this sector for y
Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to start? No idea what you'd like to do?
You're not alone. These are all common feelings and we're here to help. Watch the video below to hear how other students feel about choosing what to do Post-16.
Want to explore some more?
Find out what a variety of former students did after they left Notre Dame by watching these videos.
We have special pages for career sectors that are particularly popular for our students and are in high demand in our region.