Post-16 and Progression
Students choose to attend a range of Post-16 institutions both locally, across the city and occasionally regional.
In Year 11, all Hinde House Academy students are required to use the online prospectus and application system Sheffield Progress to apply and track their college applications. All schools in Sheffield use Sheffield Progress for both internal and external applications.
You can login to your Sheffield Progress account by clicking here
Students can request support and access resources to help them complete their Sheffield Progress application by speaking to Careers Leader, Miss Aleeza Nawaz, or seeking advice through their Form Tutor / Year Leader. PSHE and Careers Drop-In sessions are available to help students with the application process.
We hold a Post-16 Evening each year where student and parent/carers can meet a wide range of providers.
There are a range of routes available Post – 16:
A Levels
Advanced level qualifications (known as A levels) are subject-based qualifications that can lead to university, further study, training, or work. You can normally study three or more A levels over two years. They’re usually assessed by a series of examinations.
What grades do I need to take A levels?
You normally need:
at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4
at least grade 6 in the specific subject(s) you want to study
However, the specific requirements needed to study A levels will vary across schools and colleges. It's important to check what you will need with the school or college you are looking to study at.
Who are they for?
If you're thinking about going to university, most higher education courses require specific A levels or combinations of A levels (or alternative level 3 qualifications).
If you’re not sure what career or job you want to do, studying a selection of A levels can be a good way of keeping your options open.
Choosing A level subjects
The most important criteria for choosing A levels subjects are:
Looking at what you are likely to enjoy and be good at. If you enjoy a subject or have an ability in it already, you are more likely to do well.
Are there any particular subjects and/or grades you may need?
If you have a particular career, job, or further study in mind, you may need to choose specific A levels in order to meet entry requirements.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences.
Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
An apprenticeship includes:
- paid employment with holiday leave
- hands-on-experience in a sector/role of interest
- at least 20% off-the-job training
- formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification
Apprenticeship benefits
Apprenticeships are an exciting paid option for anyone wanting to gain experience, upskill or change career because they offer the chance to earn a wage whilst they work and study.
There are many benefits to completing an apprenticeship, which include:
- experience and skills development
- a nationally recognised qualification (with no tuition fees)
- employee benefits and a wage
- exposure to industry professionals
T Levels
T Levels are new 2-year courses which are taken after GCSEs and are broadly equivalent in size to 3 A Levels.
Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.
T Level students spend 80% of the course in their learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.
Vocational Courses
Vocational subjects are general qualifications that develop practical skills and knowledge related to an employment area. They include a significant amount of classroom-based activities and assessment is usually by written work in coursework and exams and through practical assessments.
Vocational courses provide training and qualifications related to a specific job, such as being a plumber, hairdresser or a professional cook. They are usually very practical and involve learning in real situations, with real customers, such as cutting hair in the college salon that is open to the public, cooking for paying customers in the college restaurant or installing bathrooms in the plumbing workshops.
Local Education Providers:
Local Sixth Forms
- Longley Park Sixth Form
- Chapeltown Academy
- King Edward Sixth Form
- Silverdale Sixth Form
- Astrea Sixth Form
- Tapton Sixth Form
- High Storrs Sixth Form
- Forge Valley Sixth Form
Local Colleges
- Barnsley College
- Sheffield College
- Thomas Rotherham College (TRC)
- Rotherham College.
- Dearne Valley College.
Local UTCs
- UTC Sheffield City Centre
- UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.
Training Centres
- Nacro
- Sheaf Training
- CTS
Sheffield Futures (Booklet)
Shape Your Future (Booklet)
At Hinde House Academy you will get the opportunity to have one-to-one meetings with our careers advisor to obtain impartial advice and guidance regarding Post -16 options available.
Key Careers Staff
Mr N Ullah – Careers Lead
Email: nullah@brigantiatrust.net
Tel No: 0114 2438486
Aleeza Nawaz – Careers Advisor
Nathan Swift – Post 16 Transition Tutor
Careers Helpline - Career advice and support for young people aged 16-19
Career advice and support for young people aged 16-19 - Tel 0114 2734462