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21/09/23

Can you help police find missing Charlie? He was last seen yesterday afternoon (20 September) when he was wearing his school uniform.⁰⁰He is described as White, with blond hair that is mid length on top and is of skinny build and has links to Croydon. pic.twitter.com/cbWx1UFygV

10/09/22

We express our deepest sympathies for the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her dedication to the UK, other realms & territories is unparalleled & we thank her for her service. MPS will observe the mourning period whilst continuing to support our whole school community. pic.twitter.com/Yci8f5yzSw

02/08/22

MPS is currently looking for a Project Officer - Chelsea Champion to deliver pastoral, wellbeing and diversionary activities that aim to enhance emotional wellbeing and resilience in our students. https://t.co/7IBGxGS8hN

08/06/22

New blog - Sufian Sadiq () from discusses the importance of addressing the ethnic disparities that exist within the teaching profession.Read his thoughts, first published in , here: https://t.co/kbykIYqj0V

08/06/22

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning. Would you like a where you can be part of a team who make a difference every day? Find out from Lisa about becoming part of the GLF community pic.twitter.com/2heY41ZEif

08/06/22

We currently have a number of fantastic opportunities for LSAs, a Cover Supervisor, and Learning Resource Centre Coordinator to join our team at Merstham Park School. Please click on the link below to take you to our website. https://t.co/ldQS5Wvzv3

07/06/22

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning. Would you like a where you can be part of a team who make a difference every day? Find out from Lisa about becoming part of the GLF community pic.twitter.com/2heY41ZEif

07/06/22

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning. Would you like a where you can be part of a team who make a difference every day? Find out from Lisa about becoming part of the GLF community pic.twitter.com/2heY41ZEif

07/06/22

We currently have a number of fantastic opportunities to join our team at Merstham Park School. Please click on the link below. More vacancies will be live on our website very soon!https://t.co/ldQS5Wvzv3

01/06/22

New blog - Sufian Sadiq () from discusses the importance of addressing the ethnic disparities that exist within the teaching profession.Read his thoughts, first published in , here: https://t.co/kbykIYqj0V

01/06/22

New blog - Sufian Sadiq () from discusses the importance of addressing the ethnic disparities that exist within the teaching profession.Read his thoughts, first published in , here: https://t.co/kbykIYqj0V

10/02/22

There was a huge celebration this week on the site of our new home: the last of the 178 modules was put into place. The Department of Education, McAvoy, Mr Ward and Mr Garner took our Head and Deputy Head Boys and Girls to have a look around - only one and a half terms to go! pic.twitter.com/y1Sje5LOt6

26/01/22

Mr Chaloner, Mr Ward and Mr Garner had a sneak preview of the inside of our new home today. Highlights included the Dance Studio and Fitness Suite, the Sports Hall and the roofs full of solar panels which will enable MPS to be a low carbon school. pic.twitter.com/JDRVYx6Ezl

06/10/21

We are very excited to be able to share with you the progress that has been made on our new home in the last 2 weeks. Please click here to view the work and also some fantastic moon rises and weather patterns: https://t.co/GPUkmWtGfX

29/09/21

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Open Evening and to our amazing staff who made the event really special. We have a few spaces left on our Open Morning on Thurs 21 Oct and due to popular demand, we have added Tues 19 Oct. Email info.org to book. pic.twitter.com/3S7jd8Hfbe

28/09/21

The gates have opened to our 2021 Open Evening. We hope you enjoy seeing how MPS ignites a passion for learning in all our students. pic.twitter.com/B50tOgIUqf

28/09/21

Less than 1 hour before we open the gates. Our hard working staff are busy making sure that the evening is a great success. Mrs Eckershall has instruments galore in Music, Miss Mosley has experiments in Science, Mr Walker brings colour to Maths, and there is also a tent..! pic.twitter.com/KP5ElVyQSO

28/09/21

With just 2 hours to go, Mr Ward is rehearsing his presentation, Mrs Harkness and Mr Tunbridge are putting the finishing touches to their Art displays and Mr Martin is preparing a demonstration in DT. We cant wait to see you at our Open Evening (5-8pm) pic.twitter.com/k4Nqeijeas

28/09/21

With less than 3 hours to go, all staff at MPS are on hand to make tonight's Open Evening really special. We are really looking forward to seeing Year 6 children and their families pic.twitter.com/JFKm7Qdf2r

27/09/21

Less than 24 hours until our Open Evening for Year 6 children and their families. There is no need to book: please just come along and join us between 5pm and 8pm. The Head of School will be delivering talks at 5.15, 6.15 and 7.15pm. We look forward to welcoming you to MPS. pic.twitter.com/NE0PfmI3ZF

Pathways after GCSE

What are your options at the end of Year 11?

All students must stay in education or training until they are 18. There are three main options at the end of Year 11 to enable this to happen.  Students can:

  • Remain in full time education - Sixth Form or College
  • Apply for apprenticeships and traineeships
  • Take on part-time training with a job, self-employment or voluntary work

Full time Education

If you decide to remain in full time education you can study at a Sixth Form, College, University Technical College or a Training provider. We work in close partnership with two local Colleges - Reigate College and East Surrey College, who offer our students priority on admissions, taster activities and transition days.  Alternatively you might choose to remain in full time education via a University Technical College or a Training provider.

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There are many academic or job-related courses to suit ALL ability levels, such as A Levels, BTEC, T Levels and NVQS.

Make sure you research the courses available to find out what best suits you and the career you want. Make sure you attend open days to find out more about the institution and the courses they offer, see what support and guidance is available, check their entry requirements and application deadlines.

Apprenticeships 

An apprenticeship is a skilled job with training. Every apprentice is guaranteed a minimum wage linked to their age. They are available at all academic levels - whether you are leaving school without GCSEs or completing your A Levels. There are apprenticeships in industries like engineering, health and accountancy - plus a host of careers you would never think of. Entry requirements for apprenticeships vary.  For more information on apprenticeships see our Apprenticeship section on our website.

Traineeships

Traineeships are designed to give learners aged 16-23 who are unemployed the requisite numeracy and literacy skills, alongside work preparation and on-the-job training, to progress either to an apprenticeship or into employment. Designed to last no longer than 6 months, Traineeships offer young learners the opportunity to gain basic employability skills and knowledge whilst deciding which progression route they are most suited to.

Jobs with training

You can work or volunteer full time after Year 11 but you must also train or study at the same time for a minimum of 280 tutor led learning hours a year.  Training may be one day a week over a year, through evening or distance learning.

Choosing your Next Steps

Below are links to key articles which will help in planning for GCSE options.  At the bottom of the page there are further links for Parents and Carers.

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Planning your next steps What next after your GCSEs?
National Career Service Find your future
Post 16 Options Choices at 16 
The Guardian UCAS
A Level subjects: what universities want Facts about A Levels: recent changes, subjects and grades, who they are for and what you can do afterwards
Russell Group - Informed Choices The UniGuide

What you study at sixth form or college can affect your options at university and your future career.

Use informed choices to help you understand which subjects open up different degrees, particularly at Russell Group universities

Pick the right A Level subjects and options for you

See where your A Level choices will take you - A Level Explorer

Can you get into university if you are studying BTECs?
Complete University Guide Which?
Choosing your A Level subjects is a big decision. Read this advice on how to decide, whether you know what you want to study at university or not Complete guide to choosing A-levels

Options at 16 - information for Parents and Careers

Parental Guidance Career Pilot

Information for Parents and Carers on Options at 16

 Career Pilot for Parents and Carers has useful information on Options at 16
Careers advice for Parents and Carers TheUniGuide

Information for Parents and Carers about the opportunities for post-16 education and training

A levels - what are they, how to choose and do you have a degree in mind?
The Parents' Guide to  
What are your child's options after GCSEs?  

Options at 16 - Surrey County Council

Surrey's 'Your Next Move' portal provides young people, Parents, Carers and professionals with information about the options available to young people when they leave school, including studying, apprenticeships, traineeships, supported internships, employment, volunteering and more.

Visit Your Next Move portal >

Surrey Publications to support Options at 16

Please click on the images to access the publications from the surrey website.

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