CAREERS INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
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Year 8 – GCSE options
How do I choose?
At Wexham, students select their GCSE options in year 8. The latest options booklet is below.
Key Advice
· If you have a career plan then make sure you find out the subjects that are required.
· Choose what you like doing.
· Ask for help from your tutor remember they know you really well.
· Talk all options through with your family with regards to the choices available.
· Talk to your subject teachers, they know the details of the course, and can advise if it is right for you.
Useful websites:
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/contact-us/home
Studential.com
https://www.studential.com/GCSEs/choosing-your-GCSE-subject-options
Which?University
Year 11 – post 16 options
What are my options?
A Levels
One very popular option is to continue your studies into A Levels. You are able to sit A Levels at Wexham, other schools with sixth forms or a sixth form college. This offers a clear pathway to university.
Apprenticeships and School Leaver Programmes
You can also apply to do an apprenticeship.
Other school/college courses
East Berkshire College http://www.eastberks.ac.uk/
Reading College http://www.reading-college.ac.uk/
Uxbridge College https://www.uxbridge.ac.uk/
Post 18 Options
What are your options?
University
Apprenticeships and School Leaver Programmes – You may wish to complete an apprenticeship after leaving Wexham.
Employment – You may wish to start employment.
Useful websites
National Careers Service
http://nationalcareersservice.direct.go.uk/contact-us-home
notgoingtouni.co.uk
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
School Leavers Guide http://www.thebigchoice.com/Digital_Edition/school_leavers_apprenticeships_2014/
https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/
