School and College (Post 16) Performance Tables 2003

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION

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 post-16 performance tables booklets for other regions; or
• secondary school (KS3) performance tables booklets, which include the Key Stage 3 results for those at the end of Key Stage 3 (normally 13 year olds); or
• secondary school (GCSE/GNVQ) performance tables booklets, which include the GCSE/GNVQ results of 15 year olds in secondary schools.

you can obtain these, free of charge, by telephoning our order line on 0800 242322

The secondary school performance tables and school and college performance tables for the years 1994 to 2003 are also available at:

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables

Choosing a school or college

The information in this booklet 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 is also an important source of information and advice for young people considering their post-16 options. Connexions is for all 13-19 year olds in England offering integrated advice, guidance and access to personal development opportunities on any issue of concern. For more information on Connexions and the contact details of your local Connexions Partnership please visit http://www.connexions-direct.com.

Choosing a course of study

Connexions 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 2003/4, available at the Connexions website address. A copy of this booklet may also be ordered by calling 0845 6022260.

The Charter Mark

The Charter Mark is a national recognised standard for public sector excellence. 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/