Disappointing GCSE results :(

hm71_2

choccyface2006 wrote: »

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

Sarah x

I am pleased much better than DS As results 3 U's & an E. but the college are even helping him continue on courses.

to be honest courses look a lot at the reference by the school etc as they understand that some people just don't cope well in the written exam. I know I don't! I am 100% sure your daughter will be able to continue on her career path, to do a very important role. with regard to special constable we have a lad round here who started at 16. I don't know if thats normal but he does very well. Good luck to her.

hm71_2

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.

To be honest in five years time if she needed to have a maths GCSE they usually take into account your skill at that point in life and you can do an access course for many careers as a mature student. I know I did at 30 years old I did an access to teaching course. I had achieved high enough grades in my GCSE but it had been 14 yrs since I left school so thought it was best.

Oldernotwiser

hm71 wrote: »

To be honest in five years time if she needed to have a maths GCSE they usually take into account your skill at that point in life and you can do an access course for many careers as a mature student. I know I did at 30 years old I did an access to teaching course. I had achieved high enough grades in my GCSE but it had been 14 yrs since I left school so thought it was best.

It's always best to get the basics in place when you're young as otherwise it can be like building on sand. I've known people have to wait a whole year to start nurse training because they didn't get Maths GCSE at school, even though they went on to A levels (and above). Sit it twice a year until you get it - same with English.

hm71_2

I quite agree oldernotwiser, I was just pointing out there are alternatives as I say I had the basics when I left school but wanted to refresh. In our local college there is an access to nursing course as well for what is considered a mature student. It is always better to do these things while your young but it is possible to change career path later.

choccyface2006

Well I have just spoken to a tutor about her admission and she said that it is very unlikly that she will be able to do the course but they would look at all her results, but she stressed that this was unlikly to change things and that she would have to do the year course, then the two year as planned.

I'll let you know the outcome on Tuesday night!

Thanks for all the comments, I will discuss with my daughter resitting the maths GCSE, it will be so much better to get it out of the way as soon as possible!

Sarah x

Savvy_Sue

If she really struggles with Maths, then it would be worth asking the college if there are any 'equivalent' courses which she might do better on. But she might find it OK in a different environment with a different teacher!

flossy_splodge

Quite frankly, if your daughter wants to join the police do you not think SHE should be speaking to the college etc for herself?
Its got something to do with taking responsibility for yourself.
And in Maths particularly I'm afraid "equivalents" are just not viewed as equivalents (if you get my drift), usually because they aren't!
GCSE maths is really pretty basic stuff so if she is struggling perhaps a different techer, a different learning centre or private lessons may help?
I'm sorry but I am frankly appalled that as a society we seem to be "helping" people get into job paths that they are not really suited to. Do you really want someone in the police who can't do basic maths??
Sorry, but I for one do NOT.
I realise this will come across as unsympathetic, I'm not, just wishing it was accepted that standards have already dropped enough without squeezing inadequately qualified people into certain jobs.:eek:

hm71_2

flossy_splodge wrote: »

Quite frankly, if your daughter wants to join the police do you not think SHE should be speaking to the college etc for herself?
Its got something to do with taking responsibility for yourself.
And in Maths particularly I'm afraid "equivalents" are just not viewed as equivalents (if you get my drift), usually because they aren't!
GCSE maths is really pretty basic stuff so if she is struggling perhaps a different techer, a different learning centre or private lessons may help?
I'm sorry but I am frankly appalled that as a society we seem to be "helping" people get into job paths that they are not really suited to. Do you really want someone in the police who can't do basic maths??
Sorry, but I for one do NOT.
I realise this will come across as unsympathetic, I'm not, just wishing it was accepted that standards have already dropped enough without squeezing inadequately qualified people into certain jobs.:eek:

Hi there flossy- on some points I agree with you, I do let my children deal with their only college. Purely because I realised quite recently that I did to much for my children- my son had to call his insurance company and actually wasted an hr trying to get me to do it for him! Its his insurance so because of Data protection etc they won't speak to me, so since then I have been trying to instill in them the ability to deal with their own issues.
Now your point about someone in the police being able to do basic maths, how does an inability to do basic maths make you unsuitable for the police force and by the way GCSE maths is not that basic- I would like to see in the police force- a good understanding of the law, common sense and an ability to do a difficult job with dedication.
My nephew left school with not the greatest of results- he joined our armed forces (not so good on maths but can handle a gun & drive a tank) he is aiming to get into the Military police with a future goal on leaving the army to join the police force. I am so proud of him and would feel very safe with him as a member of the police force.

gregg1

flossy_splodge wrote: »

Quite frankly, if your daughter wants to join the police do you not think SHE should be speaking to the college etc for herself?
Its got something to do with taking responsibility for yourself.
And in Maths particularly I'm afraid "equivalents" are just not viewed as equivalents (if you get my drift), usually because they aren't!
GCSE maths is really pretty basic stuff so if she is struggling perhaps a different techer, a different learning centre or private lessons may help?
I'm sorry but I am frankly appalled that as a society we seem to be "helping" people get into job paths that they are not really suited to. Do you really want someone in the police who can't do basic maths??
Sorry, but I for one do NOT.

I realise this will come across as unsympathetic, I'm not, just wishing it was accepted that standards have already dropped enough without squeezing inadequately qualified people into certain jobs.:eek:

Whilst I agree with you that people really should not be pushed into jobs they are not qualified for I am coming at it from a different angle in that I think it is unneccessary pressure on the individual who will possibly struggle to do the job properly and therefore end up feeling pretty bad about themselves. Far better to try and find a job which you are qualified to do.

I would also take issue with your point about kids doing things for themselves. Whilst I agree to a certain extent they should be encouraged to stand on their own two feet - in certain circumstances a parent's help can be invaluable. surely being a parent means doing all you can to help your child - having supported them all through their school days you are hardly likely to take a back seat if you can possibly help them get into college!

By the way, your comments about GCSE maths being basic ? Totally wrong!

choccyface2006

Flossy_splodge, my daughter had her first day at her new job yesterday which is why I made the call, she didn't want to get off on the wrong footing by making personal calls, and of course if I am able to help her then I will

Sarah x