Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know?

In this episode we talk about A levels vs Btecs what do you as a parent really need to know? 

The main points I talked about in this episode included: 

• Qualifications framework and difference between level 2 and level 3 courses see link here as an example https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels 
• What are A levels and picking the right subjects 
• What is a BTEC and how are they different to A levels 
• Link to the BTEC level 3 course I referenced in the episode - https://www.westking.ac.uk/course-detail/animation-and-games-design-level-3-extended-diploma/11005/ 
• Vocational courses and the difference between them and a BTEC 
• NVQ courses an example I mentioned in the episode - https://www.cwc.ac.uk/courses/section/course/imi-level-1-diploma-in-motor-vehicle-maintenance-and-repair
• Differences between being in college vs school 
• Slots available for parental consultations in September see link here for my details - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation 

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