14 to 16 years
Now that your child is between the age of 14 and 16,
there's a whole world of new choices available. Once your child
reaches the end of Year 11 (usually 16 years old) you will find there is so
much more out there than just choosing between school or getting a
job.
From advice on problems, to examinations and other tests, this section will
help you make sense of Key Stage 4.
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The 14 to 16 years section includes:
Reforms announced over education for 14 to 19 year
olds
Information on the Government plans to create a more effective education
structure for GCSE and A level pupils.
Your
child's options
A guide to compulsory subjects, optional subjects and courses that don't
lead to a qualification.
How you can
help
What you can do to assist your child in their choice of GCSE subjects, plus
links to career services.
Introduction to qualifications
A guide to the various qualifications available to children aged between 14 and
16 years old.
Entry
level certificates
A look at the first tier of the National Qualifications Framework, plus a
link to qualifications approved by the Secretary of State.
GCSEs
A guide to General Certificates for Secondary Education, including GCSE tiers,
science GCSEs and vocational subjects.
GCSE short
courses
A definition of the short course qualification and information about which
subjects are available to be studied.
NVQs
Information about National Vocational Qualifications, designed to assess adults
doing particular jobs in specific areas.
VQs
A guide to Vocational Qualifications, preparing pupils for employment and
providing a grounding for further part-time or full-time study.
Coursework and
exams
A look at different styles of study and assessment, plus advice on computers,
calculators, spelling and punctuation.
Young
Apprenticeships
A comprehensive guide to the scheme enabling able and well-motivated pupils
to gain experience of real work.
'Getting involved' short film
View this award-winning educational film aimed at getting parents more involved
in their children's education.
Educational
games
Fun online games designed to help your child learn.
