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FOURTEEN TO NINETEEN YEAR OLDS |
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At this stage we expect that our children have an idea of the direction that they would like to take. They now have to make (we hope positive) decisions that they understand will shape there lives in the future and we know from experience that it does not always go according to plan. We have suggested to our children that they should always have an alternative plan(s) just in case more needs to be done i.e. further education/work experience before they enter in to the original plan. Some children leave school and go on to higher education, others prefer to work and others decide to work part-time and to study part-time. For those who are not certain or become discouraged because of final results, we need to ensure that mechanisms are in place that they try and remain focused. During the Key stage 4 process (years 10-11), some children will take their GCSEs or other national qualifications. It is reported that in key stage 4, children will study a mix of compulsory and optional subjects. The compulsory subjects are: English, Maths, Science, Information and communication Technology (ICT), Physical education, Citizenship, Religious education, Careers education, work related learning and sex education. The optional subjects are: The arts design, Design and Technology, Humanities and Modern foreign languages. It is reported by Directgov that “your school must provide you with access to at least once course in each of the four areas, known as entitlement areas”. We are also aware that other subjects that children may be able to choose from include: Business studies, Engineering, Health and social care, Leisure and tourism, Life skills, Manufacturing and Social sciences. Vocation qualifications are offered by some schools. These qualifications will enable students to learn skills that directly relate to the world of work. Choices at 14 We remember this being on of the times when we were asked by our child, what direction shall I take? What subjects do I take? What if I make a mistake? And there are many more what ifs. We remember never deciding what GCSEs or other qualification our child should take or what should be done next. We worked with the school and our child to ensure that the decisions that our child made at that time were right. A child knowing who they are and what they are passionate about will assist in them making the right decisions. The Final years at school (choices at 16) Children at this age will face many choices. In assisting them to make the right choice lets work with them to find out what choices there are. Children could decide to continue there studies in the sixth form, leave school and start working full-time, go to college or a Specialist College. You will find the information on Choices at 16 and Further education disabled people very useful. Specialist colleges will cover particular areas such as art and design, drama etc. Please note that going to specialist colleges may require a lot of travelling. CONTACTS: National Curriculum at Key stages 4 National Curriculum teacher assessments and key stages Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) Qualifications Explained BTECs, OCR Nationals and other vocational qualifications NVQs and GNVQs Choices at 14 Choices at 16 University Journey Planner |
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