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by paulears
Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Where do I find out about auditions?
Replies: 2
Views: 3126

Re: Where do I find out about auditions?

From time to time, the Stage carries ads, however, most get mopped up by semi-private auditions arranged through agents - Lots of the London schools have their own agency, and the producers can get their auditions filled with really good people at short notice, so often by the time any national stuf...
by paulears
Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: BTEC National Diploma
Replies: 33
Views: 22599

Re: BTEC National Diploma

You'll find that many people who don't know, always bang on about A Levels being the 'Gold Standard' - and I expect they are if you want to be a doctor, or a lawyer, but our people do practical things, often under intense pressure and this needs practice. I sat in on a dance audition where the chore...
by paulears
Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: BTEC National Diploma
Replies: 33
Views: 22599

Re: BTEC National Diploma

Level 3 includes A Levels and BTEC Nationals - the 'tag' Certificate, DIploma and Extended Diploma indicates how many A Levels it's equivalent to. Not wanting to complicate things - it's kind of like where somebody does 2 A Levels, not the usual 3 - this gives them a number of UCAS points - Somebody...
by paulears
Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: BTEC National Diploma
Replies: 33
Views: 22599

Re: BTEC National Diploma

It's probably worth pointing out that a number of things changed in September for BTEC - which I suspect you'll all approve of. Someone mentioned a centre where the course leader was a little weak. This year, an extra level of scrutiny has been added, which should help ensure grades given are accura...
by paulears
Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:11 pm
Forum: Subjects of Debate
Topic: Child Licence petition
Replies: 31
Views: 54001

While I do understand the problems with the postcode lottery system we evidently have, I have to say I have some doubts over passing the licencing to a third party who has an interest in the kids participation. No doubt Stagecoach are just frustrated by what currently happens and believe that they c...