There is also increased concern for children’s safety
True
False
There are many stories in newspapers about child molestation by strangers
True
False
There is no evidence that dangers to children is increasing
True
False
Young people have different identities, interests and fashions to older people.
True
False
Many young people move away from their family home
True
False
Education
The law states that children between the ages of 5 and 16 must attend school.
True
False
England and Scotland children take national tests in English, mathematics and science when they are
7
11
14
17
In Wales, teachers assess children’s progress when they are
7
11
In Wales, children take a national test at the age of
14
15
16
12
Most young people take the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
True
False
in Scotland, Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Standard Grade examinations when they are 16.
True
False
At 17 and 18, many take vocational qualifications,
True
False
Schools and colleges will NOT expect good GCSE or SQA Standard Grade results before allowing a student to enroll on an AGCE or Scottish Higher/ Advanced Higher course.
True
False
AS levels are Advanced Subsidiary qualifications gained by completing three AS units.
True
False
Three AS units are considered as one-half of an AGCE.
True
False
In the second part of the course, three more AS units can be studied to complete the AGCE qualification.
True
False
AGCEs is the old name for
A levels
GCE O/L
Ordinary Level
AGCEs are the traditional route for entry to higher education courses
True
False
Many higher education students enter with different kinds of qualifications.
True
False
One in three young people now go on to higher education at college or university
True
False
Some young people defer their university entrance for a year and take a ‘gap year’.
True
False
What is a gap year ?
an year out of education often includes voluntary work and travel overseas.
A Sabbatical
A mandatory leave for students
A resit preparation year, if you have failed a course
Some young people work to earn and save money to pay for their university fees and living expenses.
True
False
People over 16 years of age may also choose to study at Colleges of Further Education or Adult Education Centres.
True
False
