HELP!!! I am in a seriously bad situation. I missed 4 years of high school and missed ALL the work/got VERY behind in it all.I got G grades in my GCSE exams as a consequence (apart from D/C in English) I am really scared. also...my parents don't look after me properly...I don't have a clue how to catch a bus,how to use a washing machine,cook, etc...because no-one ever has or will teach me. I am practically a cripple.
Hw can I fix my education? I am really scared. I have tried looking at GCSE courses in college...but I have a problem in that I wouldnt have a clue how to put a programme of GCSEs together....also the curses only cover work from the last two years of high school..so how on earth can I possibly understand the courses ?(since I missed years of work/about 4 years of high school/not just 2 years)
I'm scared. even if I did manage to find a way to do the GCSEs......how would I learn what a cv was (no-one at home will help) or how to learn to cook, or basic skills.HELP!!!
2006-11-08 01:02:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
don't worry, everyone else is in the same boat
2006-11-08 02:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by internat y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where your GCSEs are concerned the best thing to do would be to go and have a look in your local college and talk to someone who teaches the course or courses you want to do, and chances are that they'll teach more than one level and they will be able to tell you what level you should enter the course at. A lot of colleges also do 'entry' courses and courses where you get taught day to day skills if you feel that you have problems in that respect.
And about things like catching buses and using the washing machine etc are concerned, don't panick. If you want to catch a bus check the times on the internet and then go and wait at the bus stop on the side of the road you need. Buses have signs on them telling you where they are going but if it isn't clear enough just ask the bus driver.
If you want to use the washing machine look in the manual, or look at your clothes tags, they'll tell you what the fabric is and what temperature to wash them at, most washing machines tell you the program to use for different fabrics and if they don't they let you chose the temperature and the type of wash you want. But don't worry, just wash something durable then even if you do go wrong it doesn't matter and you'll learn from it.
If you want to learn to cook start out with simple things like pasta, rice or pizza that don't take much work. Then you'll get to know the cooker you're using, because they're all slightly different. Then once you start getting confident cooking simple things just start experimenting with things you know you like. No one ever taught me how to cook, but when I was 11 my mum stopped cooking for me, now I can cook almost anything, just from trial and error. If you make a mistake you learn from it, it's not the end of the world.
The best hing you could do though is to go and talk to someone at the college, or a teacher from a previous school who you got along with, they'll be able to help you.
Good luck! xx
2006-11-08 03:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by phillipa247 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your local college about Access courses - they're usually a one year course that teaches you the skills you will need to do further study, such as essay writing, IT skills, how to organise your study etc. The tutors there can help you decide on which subjects you'd like to take further.
As for other life skills, try reading books or searching on the internet - there is loads of information out there about CVs (which you don't need to worry about yet unless you're applying for a job that asks for one) try getting hold of Delia Smith's 'How to Cook' (either the books or the DVDs).
i beleive you're now 18 (according to some of the other questions you've put up on this site) so you shouldn't really expect your parents to look after you fully any longer, especially if you feel they haven't done a great job so far. Speak to your local council about getting accommodation of your own, or move in with some friends, and just have a go at living for yourself, trying new things. All of us learn a lot by just getting out there and trying!
2006-11-10 03:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by toscamo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my goodness my heart is pulling here and I am so sorry you have had all this trouble.
First of all congratulations on you attempt at putting your problems down on here and writing it so well that is a good sign.
You need to go to a special collage and I am not sure what area you live in. In Birmingham they have colleges called Rathbone and they are for young people your age who have had a great deal of difficulty it does not matter what exam results you did or did not get they will take you on.
I am sure that there are colleges like this all over the uk just called something different they are goverment funded and you are offered a variety of courses to do in NVQ. You get paid for going also bus fair if you find public transport difficult they can provide taxi for you and will also help you with the life skills you need by showing you how to use bus etc.They teach you to do cv and all sorts they are an amazing college and will help you with councelling and all sorts.
You need to go into your nearest job centre and ask to see someone who deals with young people with learning difficulties they will point you in the right direction i am 100% sure of that.
As for your home situation I find it so hard to believe but nothing amazes me in thios day and age anymore. Please go to the job centre/a local college/someone from your old school/an adult you can trust. There is help out there for you my friend and do not worry you are not a failure GCSE's are not the bee all and end all of life there are other options for you and before I get shouted at my daughter was unable to do any GCSE's and went to Rathbone she now has a proper highly respected job which she worked hard for with a lot of help and support from her college.
Good luck
If I knew where you lived I could research it for you
2006-11-08 01:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by momof3 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apply to a local FE college and write explaining your situation. They will advise you about options for course choices. You also need some counselling which the college should provide as you will be assigned a personal pastoral tutor. If you can find a school with a sixth form then the one-to-one advice could be better.
Try the local authority youth and youth employment services and have a look at this web site:
http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/
All the best - you need a change of fortune in future.
2006-11-08 01:11:30 · answer #5 · answered by hippoterry2005 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well for a start you can get on the internet and use this service so you can always Google things you need help with! Also your spelling seems to be OK considering you have misssed 4 years of school, you have a good base to work on and most importantly you WANT to improve. Go to your local college and ask them for advice on the education side of things then try the Connexions service previously mentioned for the life side of things. These people can help you get back on your feet and I'm glad you want to do it rather than take the easy way out!
Good luck!
2006-11-08 01:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by ehc11 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on the college. some could have particular standards, however the final public will seem in particular at A ranges. one factor which you will possibly be able to do is study universities which you will properly be drawn to to be sure what they require for the direction. this way you're able to have a extra stated view particular on your difficulty. particular, you probable ought to resit in college, yet this may be as much as them.
2016-10-21 11:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pop in to your local Citizens Advice Bureau - they'll be able to point you in the direction of different people and organisations who can help.
Good luck and well done for being so committed to your education and independence
2006-11-08 01:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
pop into your local connexions office, there is one in every town and will help and support you whatever way they can. the PAS are very friendly. they are dedicated to helping yound people like you,
google connexions to find your local office
2006-11-08 01:06:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋