Options Year 11 lOptions
Here are some of the common questions parents ask about option choices for Yr 11 students
n Our son is just starting Year 11 and is starting to look at what he wants to do next year. He has decided to stay on in full- time education, so what are the options in Newham?
If your son wants to stay on in full-time education he could apply to a school sixth form (St. Angela’s and St. Bonaventure’s Sixth Form Centre) a further education (FE) college (Newham College of Further Education), or a sixth form college (Newham Sixth Form College: NewVIc). If he’s made a decision about his dream career, he might study with a specialist training provider. For example, the Building Crafts College in Newham offers full time courses related to the construction industry. He could also choose to study out of borough if the course he wants is offered within travelling distance. Travelling long distances can, however, become an increasing issue as months go by.
n My daughter has been offered a job in a shop. She’s keen to take it, but we want her to continue in her education. Is there a way she can earn and still receive training?
Yes, many employers encourage their staff to continue training, either on the job or via day- release at college. Your daughter could also attend college in a year or so, perhaps if she wants to change jobs or has decided she likes retail and wants to expand her knowledge. Some larger companies offer excellent management training and in other specialist areas of retail such as buying, customer services and merchandising. Some jobs can be trained for via an Apprenticeship, check out the detailed information
on the apprenticeships page of the magazine and visit
www.apprenticeships.org.uk for more information. The London Borough of Newham runs an Apprenticeship scheme for young people (Newham Youth Employment Scheme or YES). Visit
www.newham.gov.uk/yes or phone 020 8430 2190 for more details. Another option is to consider study and taking a part-time job on evenings and/or weekends.
n My daughter has no idea what to do when she finishes school. I suggested she went on to college, but she says she doesn’t know what to study and I’m worried she might end up missing the application dates.
If your daughter is still undecided when it is time to apply, suggest that she chooses some of her favourite subjects and study them to a higher level. This way she can get into college life and take time to look at what other subjects are on offer and perhaps think about swapping one of her subjects. Also, if your daughter is studying subjects she enjoys she’s more likely to get better results from them so will be able to use her good grades to take her on to higher education if she wishes.
Finally, please remind your daughter that this is just the next stage in her education – she shouldn’t worry too much about the sort of job or career she wants to do yet. Chances are that, after completing two years in further education, she will have discovered many more career options than she can see now. She could also attend an Open Day or Taster Session at one of the colleges to find out more about what’s on offer (see college pages in this magazine). Careers Advisers can also provide information and advice tailored to her interests.
Creative and Media student films his own news bulletin on a visit to the Press Association
Model at London Fashion week wearing a dress designed by a NewVIc student
n Where can I go for further help and advice?
There are a range of websites available which have loads of information about subject options, careers, dealing with problems and more. Through them you will gain a better overview of why option choices are so important for you son or daughter.:
The National Careers Service 0800 100 900:
www.connexions-direct.com Family Lives 0808 800 2222 or
www.familylives.org.uk
DirectGov has lots of useful information; everything from parenting to higher education:
www.direct.gov.uk
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