Simply received your GCSE outcomes, and undecided what to do subsequent?
For some individuals, passing their GCSEs means making the transfer into additional schooling. However it’s actually not the one route you possibly can take after sitting your exams. Particularly for anybody trying to earn cash straight away, or transfer into an trade which could not want a college diploma or larger schooling qualification to get began.
That can assist you take into account all of the choices, listed below are simply among the issues you possibly can do after getting your GCSE outcomes.
I received the grades I wanted to go to varsity/sixth type
In case you’re trying to transfer into Yr 12, or proceed your research at school, getting the required grades is the best state of affairs.
Now you can take pleasure in a well-deserved summer season off, earlier than you come back to highschool. It’s additionally an excellent time to contemplate your subsequent steps. Must you go to college, or do you need to go straight into work after learning (by taking over an apprenticeship, for instance).
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I didn’t get the grades I needed
In case you didn’t get the outcomes that you just have been after, there are just a few completely different choices on the best way to proceed.
Attraction – In case you suppose an error was made together with your grades you’ll be able to attraction to have them checked out. That is known as ‘requesting a evaluation’, and should be completed by way of your faculty. You can additionally ask them to make an attraction to Ofqual. You’ll have to test with the examination board what the deadline is for critiques.
Retakes – In case your attraction is unsuccessful, otherwise you need the prospect to really sit your examination, you’ll be capable to apply for retakes. These will happen in Autumn for maths and Englis. For all different retakes, you’ll have to take them subsequent yr through the regular examination interval – and retakes will be managed by your faculty (though they can be taken independently for a value).
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I need to proceed learning – however not at college
Let’s face it, faculty isn’t for everybody.
However simply since you aren’t a fan of studying in a proper setting, it doesn’t imply you’ll be able to’t get certified: with both a regulated, or skilled qualification. In truth, there are quite a lot of programs on the market which can assist you to examine on-line, at a time that fits you.
Some nice examples of topics you possibly can examine when you end faculty at 16 embrace accounting (with a basis AAT qualification), hairdressing and magnificence remedy, and social care – however there are a lot of extra choices on the market.
Nonetheless, there are some standards round whether or not or not you’ll be able to go away faculty, when you solely examine part-time, which may imply working or volunteering at the very least 20 hours every week alongside your course.
We suggest visiting gov.uk or speaking to your faculty advisor, to seek out out extra.
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I’m fascinated by an apprenticeship
An alternative choice for these trying to transfer out of formal schooling is to take an apprenticeship.
Most apprenticeships can be found to anybody aged 16 and above. And it isn’t simply the standard trades that may offer you alternatives.
Apprenticeships can be found in over 170 completely different industries and vary from roles in Well being and Magnificence by to Development and Property, Plumbing to Graphic Design.
Not solely are they a good way to get certified and study whilst you earn, they’re additionally a superb alternative to get your foot within the door with an employer and kick-start your profession in your chosen area.
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I need to go straight into work
Other than making use of for an apprenticeship, you possibly can additionally determine to enter what’s generally known as a traineeship.
That is primarily a six month work placement, which can set you up for an apprenticeship or full-time working function sooner or later. Though traineeships are comparatively new, they will presently be discovered on the gov.uk traineeship website.
Different routes into work may embrace learning part-time, and becoming a job round your schedule, or taking a course which comes with some ingredient of work placement.
Taking a summer season job may be an excellent possibility right here too, particularly when you have a tough thought of what trade you’d like to maneuver into. Though you might not be capable to tackle the job full-time at this stage, you’ll be capable to make priceless contacts for while you do end faculty. It additionally provides you the chance to work extra throughout your down time.
All it’s worthwhile to do is write a good faculty leaver CV, and begin making use of.
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