16+ years
Soon, lots of choices will be open to your child. They
may be doing further education (NVQs, A levels) and may be thinking about
higher education (universities and colleges). Whether choosing to study or find
work, your teenager will no doubt need your support and encouragement even more
than ever before.
This section goes through the options your child has and is designed to help
you provide them with advice.
The 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-age pupils.
Careers
and options at 16+
A look at the career choices on offer to your child when they reach the age of
16, plus links to career services.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
A guide to the Government scheme designed to encourage participation, retention
and achievement in further education.
Further
education
Colleges, childcare for learners and financial support for those undertaking
further studying.
Choosing where to study at 16+
Advice on the research you and your child can do before committing to a place
of study.
The
national exams results telephone helpline
Clear and impartial information and support regarding post-exam options.
Higher
education
Degrees, sandwich courses, foundation degrees, HNDs, HNCs, DipHEs and
information about applications.
Qualifications
A general overview of qualifications and advice on how you can mix and match to
suit your child's needs.
Adult
education
An introduction to ways in which you can find educational courses to improve
career prospects.
