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Options for the child who is only likely to get Cs?

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bangheadhere · 30/01/2016 21:20

Dd1 is bright verbally but processing difficulties make her struggle on paper. A real head to paper issue.

Likely to get C in everything, maybe a B in creative subjects if they actually allow creative subjects by then.

Was reading another thread on here which basically said those not getting A or B are unlikely to get into college.

So what hope is there for dd? How do I encourage her to work hard if the only examples I have read are a dead end job at the end of it.

Things she is interested in...
Technical Theatre
Police and particularly dog handling
Karate.
Politics

Shes brilliant at wood work and drama but everything else is just ok.

Feeling a bit hopeless at the moment tbh.

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Chillywhippet · 30/01/2016 21:43

I have a DD with similar issues. She did get Bs in everything with a huge spread of grades for modules.
She is doing A levels but hates it.

Have a look at BTEC courses in performing arts, sound engineering/production, animal care etc at your local FE college.

The coursework, group work and presentations may really play to her strengths.

My younger DD spoke to really helpful police officer at careers evening. She said to join the police cadets at 16 and you can apply to join police from 18. You can't even apply to be a police dog handler until you have been a regular officer for at least 2 years and the vancancies are erratic, so you have to want to be a police officer anyway.

NeedAScarfForMyGiraffe · 30/01/2016 21:43

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lljkk · 30/01/2016 21:36

Our local college wants BBCCC as minimum, and their entry requirements are higher than some. There's a lot of career counselling available in yr11 for those who are wiling to pursue it.