Disappointing GCSE results :(

lisssa

choccyface2006 wrote: »

Thanks so much for all the advice.

She got one of her Cs in English so thats good, but only E in maths which is not so good.

I think although not nessasary, that this course - whether she does the foundation year or just the two years will really help her to gain some insight into the job and what it entails and its a very much "hands on" and physical course, not just all theory.

I think you are right, Lisssa that 18.5 years old is too young to join up, I hope that she will do other things after this course to help to prepare her for this career should she still want to.

Thanks again

Sarah x

In relation to the maths, I dont think they would look too closely at her gcse results, they test it during the assessment centre. You have twenty five questions to answer in twenty minutes ( from memory lol) they are not difficult - certainly easier than gcse math. and you can get example tests on the internet to practice with - if you do a search. infact when she is ready to apply there is loads and loads of invaluable advice on a number of police recruitment forums that I would recommend she looks at.

The other thing she might consider is joining the special constabulary when she is 18, its voluntary, but she will get a really good idea what policing is like, and I dont doubt she will very quickly either love it or hate it !

The college course sounds interesting, i know some forces are starting to introduce degree courses for policing, and as part of the course you join the special constabulary, so you to experience both the theory and practical side of policing. I dont think they guarantee you a full time position at the end of it, but I suspect if you are sucessful and obtain your degree, and they are recruiting , you have a really good chance of getting in, as you have proved yourself . (apparently the theory side of the course covers all + more what gets covered during normal police training). that might be worth her looking into if she wants to carry on her education at 18. I suspect more and more forces will go down this route - as it is a cheaper way to recruit and train people.

hm71_2

Always best to talk to her college- the course she wants to go on may need specific things but they may not. My DD1 got her results today she needed A-c in maths English & sciences to do the international baccalaureate and she has managed all this achieving A physics, B in biology, chemistry, maths, english language, performing arts & citizenship. C in English Lit & French & a D in PE. so she is all ready to do her course in September. But I know 1 or 2 of her friends did not get the required grades but have all got appointments with the tutor to see what can be done.

emmy05

talk to the college, as d grades still arnt bad, so i wouldnt panic just yet, besides, im sure it would depend on what subjects she got the D grades on, also - she could very well be offered to take one of her D grade subjects again when she starts college, so dont be put off just yet, and good luck 2, by the way, well done on those C grades as well as the others xxx

choccyface2006

Thanks everyone, you have really helped. I'll get her to call he tutor tomorrow and see what she says, its just been a hectic day today with it being her birthday too

I think the idea of her resitting her maths alongside her course might be a good idea.

Sarah x

choccyface2006

hm71 wrote: »

Always best to talk to her college- the course she wants to go on may need specific things but they may not. My DD1 got her results today she needed A-c in maths English & sciences to do the international baccalaureate and she has managed all this achieving A physics, B in biology, chemistry, maths, english language, performing arts & citizenship. C in English Lit & French & a D in PE. so she is all ready to do her course in September. But I know 1 or 2 of her friends did not get the required grades but have all got appointments with the tutor to see what can be done.

Many congratulations to her, you must be really pleased!! :beer:

Sarah x

choccyface2006

lisssa wrote: »

In relation to the maths, I dont think they would look too closely at her gcse results, they test it during the assessment centre. You have twenty five questions to answer in twenty minutes ( from memory lol) they are not difficult - certainly easier than gcse math. and you can get example tests on the internet to practice with - if you do a search. infact when she is ready to apply there is loads and loads of invaluable advice on a number of police recruitment forums that I would recommend she looks at.

The other thing she might consider is joining the special constabulary when she is 18, its voluntary, but she will get a really good idea what policing is like, and I dont doubt she will very quickly either love it or hate it !

The college course sounds interesting, i know some forces are starting to introduce degree courses for policing, and as part of the course you join the special constabulary, so you to experience both the theory and practical side of policing. I dont think they guarantee you a full time position at the end of it, but I suspect if you are sucessful and obtain your degree, and they are recruiting , you have a really good chance of getting in, as you have proved yourself . (apparently the theory side of the course covers all + more what gets covered during normal police training). that might be worth her looking into if she wants to carry on her education at 18. I suspect more and more forces will go down this route - as it is a cheaper way to recruit and train people.

Thank you, your advice is very much appreciated and I think the special constabulary is an excellent idea.

Sarah x

Baileys_Babe

Hope it all works out for the best, poor love on her birthday as well.

slummymummyof3

lisssa wrote: »

In relation to the maths, I dont think they would look too closely at her gcse results, they test it during the assessment centre. You have twenty five questions to answer in twenty minutes ( from memory lol) they are not difficult - certainly easier than gcse math. and you can get example tests on the internet to practice with - if you do a search. infact when she is ready to apply there is loads and loads of invaluable advice on a number of police recruitment forums that I would recommend she looks at.

The other thing she might consider is joining the special constabulary when she is 18, its voluntary, but she will get a really good idea what policing is like, and I dont doubt she will very quickly either love it or hate it !

The college course sounds interesting, i know some forces are starting to introduce degree courses for policing, and as part of the course you join the special constabulary, so you to experience both the theory and practical side of policing. I dont think they guarantee you a full time position at the end of it, but I suspect if you are sucessful and obtain your degree, and they are recruiting , you have a really good chance of getting in, as you have proved yourself . (apparently the theory side of the course covers all + more what gets covered during normal police training). that might be worth her looking into if she wants to carry on her education at 18. I suspect more and more forces will go down this route - as it is a cheaper way to recruit and train people.

Whether they look closely at the maths or not is irrelevent really; she may decide to choose a different career which will require maths GCSE. It would be a lot easier to resit her maths in November than in 5 years time.

TheEffect

Usually, if she's 1 grade out (Which she is in this case), they accept her and make her do a GCSE resit while she's doing her course.

lisssa

slummymummyof3 wrote: »

Whether they look closely at the maths or not is irrelevent really; she may decide to choose a different career which will require maths GCSE. It would be a lot easier to resit her maths in November than in 5 years time.

I totally agree. my advice was purely in relation to how the police seem to regard qualifications during the recruitment process.
Everyone should keep their options open ,career aspirations change etc and most employers do look closely at academic results and she should be looking to keep as many opportunites open to her as possible.

My daughter takes her GCSE's next year and if she didnt get the results she needed, I would definately be encouraging her to retake subjects in the November , far easier to do when you are familiar with the curiculum and have done most of the hard work already.

Choccy face, I hope you and and your daughter get the answer you are looking for from the college today!