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Subjects at A Level
Hey,
I have been asked to consider what subjects I want to do at A Level next year for college. I am thinking about English Language (I have already completed the GCSE and am currently doing the AS level and I enjoy this a lot), perhaps English Lit, Psychology and Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. I'm also doing Childcare as I want to be a nanny. Has anyone done any of these subjects? What are they like? And do you think they'll be relevant to being a Nanny or will look good on my CV? Have you got any subjects to suggest that were a lot of fun or would be relevant? Because I want to have some fun as well as do well :)
Thanks, and please only answer if you are English as people from other countries won't understand our crazy messed up education system :P
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Hi there!!
When I first started further education I wanted to be a Nanny too.
I did a Diploma in Childcare, Health and Education (More commonly known as the NNEB)
This is one of the easiest ways to get into childcare as it gives you the hours you need working with children between the ages of birth to 7 years 11 months. It also provides you with a lot of experience that you just cannot get in a classroom.
The course is quite structured and for the first year you will normally spend one week in placement (at a nursery, school, hospital or at home with a parent who hs 3 children in this age group)
There are also GNVQ courese that you can take that are very hands on too.
As I didn't chose to go down the A-level path I am not sure what one's would look best on your CV although Psychology and Sociology are normally pretty good ones.
THe best person to speak to would be someone at a local college or a careers advisor.
Once you have finished this next level of education do you plan on going to Uni for exaple? As some qualifications stand you in better stead for some degree courses than others!
Whatever you decided to do I really hope it works out and if you want anymore info on the NNEB then e-Mail me at MelanieHarvey81@hotmail.com
Take care!
Mel
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I've done A levels in English Language and Psychology and i really enjoyed them. English always looks good on your cv whatever you want to do with your career as it's a curriculum subject. Psychology was really good (I went on to do a degree in it!) and is certainly relevant to being a nanny- in fact most courses will have a section about child psychology within them. You probably don't want to do both english lang and english lit at A level as these are really similar and you don't want your cv to look too samey- you want it to look as varied as possible. I also did an AS level in sociology which was really great and i think that this would really come in handy if you want to work as a nanny as it explores issues within the family. Your idea of philosophy and ethics is also a good one as this would explore ethical issues surrounding childcare, the family and religion so its all relevant! Good luck with everything! (p.s it's nice to give advice to someone english for once!!!)
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If your heart is set on being a nanny, you might want to explore more vocational qualifications. You can go to college to get a CACHE award, you can do GNVQs in Health and Social Care, etc. It might be worth doing some research and/or having a chat with a tutor in your college.
Of course, A Levels are fantastic things. If you want to go to uni and already are doing AS Levels, then sticking where you are might be the best idea. A Levels give you a good chance to explore areas you are interested in - and any A Level looks good on a CV, regardless of subject.
But exploring where you might go AFTER A Levels could be helpful - direct qualifications are always a good way to show your dedication to an area.
Best of luck!
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