School and College (Post 16) Performance Tables 2002

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About the tables

If you have any questions about the information contained in the tables you should first contact the school or college concerned.

If you would like copies of:

• the School and College Performance Tables booklets for other regions; or
• Secondary School Performance Tables booklets, which include the GCSE/GNVQ results of 15-year-olds in secondary schools,

you can get these, free of charge, by ringing: 0800 242322, or e-mailing: coi.perftables@isky.co.uk

The Internet

The secondary school performance tables and school and college performance tables for the years 1994 to 2002 are also available at: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables/

Choosing a school or college

The information on this web site will help if you, or your child, are considering what they should do after compulsory education, but it provides only part of the picture of the work done in schools and colleges. For example, colleges often provide for a wider range of student needs, offering other work-related qualifications such as NVQs, and include adults as well as young people among their students. You can find out more information about what is on offer in your local area from school prospectuses, from other information published locally, and from inspection reports.

Your local Connexions Service offers young people considering their post-16 options advice and guidance about educational choices and vocational options. Through the Connexions Service all 13-19-year-olds can access impartial careers advice and information, together with details about local educational and training opportunities. For more information on Connexions and the contact details of you local Connexions Partnership please visit http://www.connexions.gov.uk

Choosing a course of study

The Connexions Service can provide details about local education and training opportunities and help young people interpret the information available. Further information is available at the Connexions website address shown above.

You can also find more information about choosing courses and qualifications in the booklet It's your choice 2003, available from at: http://www.connexions.gov.uk/documents/itsyourchoice2003.pdf

The Charter Mark

The Charter Mark is the Government's award which recognises and encourages excellence in public service. Further details about the Charter Mark can be obtained by contacting the Charter Mark Unit on 020 7276 1755 or via the website: http://www.chartermark.gov.uk/