
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?
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