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KEEP IN TOUCH:
UNDERSTANDING

THEIR OPTIONS – YEAR 11

Choosing what to do when a student finishes year 11 means they need
to think about what they would like to study when they leave school. It
can be confusing to make this decision if they aren’t sure what all the
different qualifications and levels available to them mean.

Up until now, they will have mainly taken qualifications chosen for them
by their school.

Now they have more choice — they can make choices about their own
learning and the qualifications that go with it. This can influence their
options for future education or employment.

Why are What are your
qualifications important? qualification options?

Qualifications are their way of gaining • Academic – studied at school/college
more opportunities in education and work. and can lead to university, an
You should encourage them to take their apprenticeship or a job.
qualifications seriously because: • Applied General – studied at

1. Qualifications can give them a greater college/school and can lead to university,
choice of jobs to choose from (some jobs an apprenticeship or a job.
require certain levels of qualifications; • Tech levels – studied at college or in an
this is important to consider when deciding apprenticeship and can make you job
on their future career and making their ready or lead to university.
post 16 choices). • Occupational – taken in an
apprenticeship or work and can
2. People with qualifications earn more be described as on the job training.
in their lifetime than those who don’t
have qualifications.

3. Qualifications prove to potential employers
that they have what it takes to do the job
and are willing to learn.

4. Gaining qualifications boosts confidence
and gives them the motivation to continue
learning and studying.

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