GCSE's - Level 1 and 2 results advice

Q: I’ve got my results and they're worse than I expected. I’m worried! What can I do now?

A: Don’t panic! Think positive! You can still discuss your options with your parents or carer, teachers or with your Connexions Personal Adviser.

Q: What are my options after Year 11?

A: you have a number of options...

- Re-sits – these can be very useful, especially if your English or maths results are not as good as you’d expected.

- Study new subjects

• Maybe you wish you'd chosen different subjects in Year 9
• You may find some really interesting courses that you’ve never thought of doing before.
• Ask your Connexions Personal Adviser  to help you find local courses or go to MyChoiceNotts.com .  

- Work-related learning – there are many qualifications at different levels that prepare you for jobs such as leisure and tourism, engineering or construction.

- Apprenticeships:

•  Apprenticeships and other training programmes are done mainly at work and partly at college or a training centre.

• There are a wide range of Apprenticeships available – go to the National Apprenticeship website to start applying now or look for vacancies.
• You’ll be paid at least £2.50 an hour.

 - Foundation Learning   

• Foundation Learning will help you improve your basic and key skills.
• It will help you achieve NVQ Level 1.
• You’ll gain work experience.

-Work or work with training

• Think! You are much more likely to get a good job if you have a level 3 qualification (A levels, NVQs, Apprenticeships or similar). Three quarters of jobs in Nottingham are looking for this level.
• A job with training means you are more likely to earn better money in the long run.
• We have more information about local vacancies and getting a job or training place here on SortItOnline.

Q: Do I have to stay on at school or can I study elsewhere?

A:  You don't have to stay on at school. You can choose from the following…

• An Apprenticeship
• School sixth form
• Sixth form college
• College of further education
• Other colleges – for example drama schools or colleges where you study farming, agriculture or forestry.

Q: Can I get help with money?

A:  Ask your Connexions Personal Adviser or school for more information.

• Use SortItOnline - Money for learning 

• Use DirectGov's advice on student finance
  

Q: I can’t phone when you’re open and I’ve also got personal things I want to talk about. What can I do?

A: Use the Direct Gov advice service for young people for confidential and instant answers to your questions anytime…