Connexions - Information Links

This page provides information and links to external
sites
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Log on Move on
Not sure where or what to learn next? This
Prospectus website may be able to help you make some choices.....so Log
On and Move On! All the local collages as well as the school sixth form
prospectuses can be viewed. Multiple electronic applications can be
made direct to the course providers. This is the easiest way to apply
for post 16 education and training opportunities.
If you are a student
at Withernsea High and are unable to access you account please send an
email using your school email account to; shawk@wscampus.net or cowellc@wscampus.net
stating you full name, DOB. and user
name.
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Ucas
Find universities and colleges using the Where to
study link. Research courses using Course Search, complete an
application using Apply and follow the progress of your application
using Track. Everything you need to apply to the university of your
choice.
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Aim Higher
Higher education can open up new career options and
help you find your dream job. What’s more, you’ll immerse yourself in a
subject you love, having new experiences and meeting new people. The
Aimhigher programme is there to help make more people aware of what
higher education is all about.
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Future Morph
This website is designed to show you just some of
the amazing and unexpected places that studying science, technology,
engineering and maths can take you. Think of this as your basecamp,
your launchpad, the door is open come on in and explore.
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BBC Bitesize
A secondary school revision resource for students
studying their GCSEs featuring written content, interactive content,
audio, video and games.
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University and Higher Education
Find out what University is like, How to apply,
student life, Student housing, where to go, what to study and lots
more.
Theirs lots of information for students and parents
here in an easy to use website.
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Skill National bureau for students with
disabilities
This is a national charity promoting opportunities
for young people and adults with any kind of impairment in post-16
education, training and employment.
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Qualifications explained
If you want to know what your qualification's
worth, and where it can lead? This guide will point you in the right
direction...
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National Database, Accredited qualifications
The National Database of Accredited Qualifications
(NDAQ) contains details of qualifications that are accredited by the
regulators of external qualifications in England (Ofqual), Wales
(DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA). Users can search for details on
current and expired accredited qualifications.
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Gap Year
If your considering taking a gap year after post
16, (after you have finished compulsory education) have a look at this
site for information and ideas of what to do and where to go. How to
find a job abroad, plan you trip and even what to take.
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Year out group
Another website that helps you structure a gap year
allowing you to gain the most out of your experience. There are 39
organisations providing gap year programes. All have signed up to a
code of practice and membership charter. This provides peace of mind
and added security to your trip.
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Learn Direct
Learn Direct offer a range of courses for young
people (post 18) and adults that lead to nationally recognised
qualifications - in maths, English, IT, and business /
management. You do your learning online so all you need is access
to the internet. This means you can learn at a time, place and
pace to suit you.
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