Year 9s overwhelmingly think 'A-levels then uni' is the default. This module shows the full menu: A-levels, T-levels, BTECs, apprenticeships, traineeships, foundation courses. They see which professionals took which path, and that 'university' is one route of many.
Learning outcomes
- I can describe at least four post-16 pathways
- I can give one real example of someone who took each pathway
- I can identify which pathway feels closest to me right now
Success criteria
- Pathways comparison sheet completed
- First-pick pathway identified with reason
5 pathway cards (A-levels, T-levels, BTECs, apprenticeships, gap year). Each with 1 example person, time/cost, opens/closes options.
10 real career bios on slips. Students guess which pathway each took. Reveal — surprises drive discussion.
Builds: Teamwork
Each student picks the pathway closest to them now. Sentence on why. No commitment — just current best guess.
📓 Chapter timeline: Save your provisional post-16 pathway to your Chapter goals. Update it any time as you learn more.
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Chapter Student Game
+40 XP
Action: Add your provisional post-16 pathway to your Chapter goals
Pick the post-16 pathway that feels closest to you right now. Add it to Chapter as a provisional goal.
Skills: Adapting, Planning
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