Schools offer a familiar place to continue your education beyond 16. Many people prefer to stay where they feel comfortable and secure. They feel supported by teachers who have known them over a number of years. They like to keep studying and socialising with long-term friends.
Schools offer a wide range of courses. Academic courses like A Levels, job-related ones like BTECs and a mix of the two, Diplomas, are some examples.
To help you decide what to do think about:
- your long-term goals and career plans.
- your strengths and weaknesses.
- your likes and dislikes.
- how you like to learn.
- where you’d like to study.
There is help towards your living and learning costs if you are between 16 and 19.
Your Connexions Personal Adviser can help you explore all the courses available and help you decide the best place to study. Going to open days will help you make up your mind.
Weblinks
External link: 14-19 choices – everything you need to know. (direct.gov.uk)
External link: It’s Your Choice – work and learning options.
External link: Jobs4u database – search for career ideas. The results will get you thinking.
External link: Money to Learn – to help with living and learning costs.
External link: MyPlan4Life – a range of websites to help you decide what you want to do and how to get there.
MyPlan4Life – go to the External link: Futures4me section to find out about all the qualifications offered in the local area. This also contains dates of open days.
External link: University and higher education – what it can do for you. (direct.gov.uk)
