The education reform act states that all state students should be taught the National Curriculum.
The National Curriculum applies to pupils of compulsory school age in community and foundation schools, including community special schools and foundation special schools, and voluntary aided and voluntary controlled schools. It is organised on the basis of four key stages.
The National Curriculum website provides information on the four key stages and statutory subjects to be undertaken by school pupils.
Colleges are for children aged 16-18 to take subjects in BTEC or A-level according to their GCSE options and results. There are several colleges around Preston:
Once the pupil has completed college they can choose if they want to be educated further. If they choose to be educated they can gain an apprenticeship or go to university.
Many colleges also offer adults a chance to learn new skills.
If you want to improve your reading, writing, numeracy or information and communication technology skills, or want to show the skills you already have, a Skills for Life qualification could be for you.
As well as taking degree and foundation courses at college, Preston is home to the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
UCLan is one of Britains largest universities recently voted as one of the UKs top three modern universities.
UCAS is the organisation responsible for managing applications to higher education courses in the UK. They help students find the right course and help universities and higher education institutions process applications easily. If you are thinking of going to university you should get in touch with UCAS.
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