Connexions Northamptonshire has responded to enquiries from young people, their parents or carers in Term Time, a publication from Northampton Chronicle and Echo and the Evening Telegraph which is published weekly during term time. You can read the answers to these questions by following the links below:

12. I'm at college studying a BTEC National Diploma in Business. I haven't decided what to do when I finish this summer. I really want to start earning some money - how do I find a job?

11. My son has a special educational needs statement. What are his options when he leaves school?

10. I am in Year 11 doing GCSEs and I’m thinking about what to do next. I have thought about going to University but I’m not sure if I want to do A levels. Can you help?

09. My son has dropped out of college and thinks he’d prefer to get a job. What should he do?

08. My son is in Year 9 and has to choose subjects for GCSEs in Year 10 – he said he wants to go into the Police when he leaves school – so what GCSEs should he do?

07. I am in year 10 and I am going to do two weeks work experience next year, what happens – do I have to find my own place to go to?

06. My daughter says that she wants to do an Apprenticeship when she leaves school. Can you tell me more about them?

05. My son says that he wants to have a “Gap Year” – is this a good idea?

04. I am in Year 11 and want to continue with A Levels after this year. I’ve heard about EMA, can I apply?

03. My daughter is currently studying for her A-Levels and wants to apply to universities. I am really worried about the costs, is there any financial help?

02. My son is applying for jobs, but he needs help with his application forms/CV. What advice should I give him?

01. I'm in Year 11 and will shortly be starting my GCSE exams. I get really nervous in exams, do you have any advice to help me?