Welcome to our

Post 16
Prospectus

This guide has information that will help you make decisions about your next step, whether you are thinking about a traineeship, apprenticeship, job or carrying on with studying.

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Post-16 education refers to any type of education or training pursued after the age of 16. This includes options like sixth forms, colleges, apprenticeships, community learning centers, and with private training providers.

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Did you know you have to stay in some form of learning until you are 18 years old? Check out your Year 11 Timeline to help you plan your next steps.

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In Year 11 (or Year 12, if you are doing a one-year course), you will have to make some big decisions about your future. Your main options are following either an academic, vocational or industry led pathway.

The place to inform and advise about your future

This guide has information that will help you make decisions about your next step, whether you are thinking about a traineeship, apprenticeship, job or carrying on with studying.

We strongly encourage you to use the prospectus alongside the support you will get from your school or college, your careers advisers, parents/carers and other professionals that you may talk to about your future.

Explore your options

Vocational Courses

Vocational Courses

Vocational courses are best suited to people who are practical learners and are a great way to gain experience in the field you are interested in.
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A Level Courses

A Level Courses

A Levels are the most common form of academic learning after GCSEs. There are a wide range of A Level subjects available, some of which you might not have studied at GCSE.
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GCSE Courses

GCSE Courses

There are a limited number of sixth forms and colleges that offer GCSE retakes and those that do ordinarily offer this alongside other qualifications, not as a standalone offer.
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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

If you would like to earn a wage while you learn a skill, then an apprenticeship is the perfect career choice. With apprenticeships you will spend some of your time working and some of your time studying.
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T Levels

T Levels

T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships, designed by employers and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute).
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Adult Education

Apprenticeships

A Levels are the most common form of academic learning after GCSEs. There are a wide range of A Level subjects available, some of which you might not have studied at GCSE.
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SEND

SEND

Advice for pupils with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) or Additional Support Needs.
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Supported Internships

Supported Internships

upported internships are a structured, work-based study programme for 16- to 24-year-olds with SEND, who have an EHC plan.
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Traineeships

Traineeships

Traineeships are work-focused training programmes, primarily for young people aged 16-24, that combine classroom learning with work experience to help them gain skills, confidence, and qualifications for a job or apprenticeship
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