Explaining Learning Routes

Depending upon the age of your son or daughter there are different routes available to them.  Click on the appropriate link:

Ages 12 and 13 (years 8/9)

Ages 14 and 15 (years 10/11)

Ages 16 and 17

Ages 18+

Raising the Participation Age
From September 2012 all young people in England will be required to stay in learning until the end of the academic year in which they turn 17 (currently, compulsory education in England currently ends at 16) and from September 2015 until the end of the academic year in which they turn 18. 

Raising the Participation Age means that young people will be able to choose one of the following forms of learning:

• Remain in education, such as school, college or home education
• Do work-based learning, such as an Apprenticeship
• Attend part-time education or training if they are employed, self-employed or are volunteering for more than 20 hours a week.

Are you interested in some online training and advice to support your son/daughter with their careers choices?

If so, email: natalieellis@connexionsbucks.org.uk to receive further details.

You will need access to a PC / Mac with sound, a broadband connection and headset/speakers.  The training will take up to an hour.

Helpful links:
A Guide for Parents & Carers of students in years 8 and 9
A Guide for Parents & Carers of students in year 11
Qualifications explained