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A
Level and GCSE students have to all go through that heartstopping
moment when they had to open the envelope containing their grades.
But, once you know your results, you might be at a loss to know what
to do next with your life.
Do you go onto college to take further and higher education? Do you
opt out of education altogether and get a job? Or do you go for the
best of both worlds and take up a Modern Apprenticeship?
If you’re unsure which path to take try these links to organisations
which can help. The future’s all yours. Good luck!
Links:
BBC
Radio 1’s ‘One Life’ education service for students
and parents. Gives tips on all sorts of issues affecting GCSE and
A Level students, from university listings to advice on student
loans, gap year tips to careers advice.
Click
here to find out more
The
Learning and Skills Council have offices in Cheshire and Staffordshire.
They too give advice on education and careers, including Modern
Apprenticeships.
Click here to find out more
Connexions
is a service for 13-19 year olds offering confidential advice
and practical help on issues such as learning, careers, relationships,
housing and money. Personal advisers can help you decide where you
want to go next in your life. Tel. 080 800 13219.
Click here to find out more
BBC
Radio 2’s Student Essentials helpline runs until August
21st, giving students and their parents advice on finding courses,
clearing, student loans, leaving home, gap year etc.
0808 100 8000
Click
here to find out more
Gap
Year website offers advice on taking time out of your studies
to travel, volunteer or work. Service similar to university clearing,
showing available gap year placements around the world.
Click here to find out more
UCAS
(University and Colleges Admissions Service). This helps UCAS applicants
who do not have places at a university or college, to find one.
Also gives advice for parents of students.
Click here to find out
more
The CSV Action Desk at your local BBC Radio station can contact
these organisations on your behalf if you’re a bit nervous.
Call 01782 221225 10-6 weekdays.
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