School Leavers Options Guide for Summer 2020 - South
THEEmployability DUKE OF EDINBURGH’Sand Skills AWARD School Leavers Options Guide for Summer 2020 - South Employability and Skills Team College and Further Education options A guide to support a young person’s next steps. If you have not already applied, then we suggest that you make late applications as quickly as you The recent Coronavirus outbreak may have left can. There are broadly two different types of college many young people unsure about their next steps, course: where to go for advice and maybe even unsure about their future career choices. With this in mind, Academic courses (e.g. A levels/ International we have produced this guide to support young Baccalaureate) people with their next steps. • Usually involves studying multiple subjects. This Many of you will have achieved the grades needed, may provide more progression options at the end will be staying in your school sixth form, have of the course. secured a place at college, or have a start date • Assessment is usually weighted towards exams agreed for an apprenticeship. If this is not the case, with less emphasis on continuous assessment. please read on: • Entry Criteria: Typically, applicants will be Planning expected to achieve at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4. The specific requirements vary When considering your next steps, it can seem across schools and colleges. confusing as there are so many options to choose from. Whether you are looking at further education, • Some schools and sixth form colleges may offer apprenticeships, work or training, we recommend GCSE resit options for young people that have that you to do some research.
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