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Connexions Northumberland

Parents & Carers

Partners / Employers

work & careers

Choices: includes decision making in Year 9 and 11

Education/qualifications: from basic skills to universities

Financial help: benefits, student loans and sponsorship

Student life: year off, money, accommodation, graduate employment

Special issues: disability help and advice

Job hunting: help to get that job

Employment: including summer jobs and self-employment

Education/qualifications

Use the link	Read the book
Direct Gov - Qualifications Explained Government website containing information on qualifications	Degree Course Offers
Basic Skills Agency website aimed at helping people improve their number and word skills	The Big Guide
UCAS Universities and Colleges Admissions Service	How to Complete Your UCAS Application
QAA Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Reviews and reports on all universities and colleges of Higher Education.
Unistats Comparison website containing information on universities and colleges.
Foundation Degrees Information about foundation degrees and courses.
Not Going to Uni Information and advice for school and college leavers looking for alternatives to university.