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    • Post 16 Choices

    Post 16 Key Information

    Raising Participation Age: Young people leaving school will need to continue in education or training until their 18th birthday. You can opt to study or train in any of the following ways:

    •  Study full-time in a school, college or with a training provider
    •  Undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship
    •  Work or volunteer full-time, combined with part-time education or training

    English and Maths: If you do not achieve GCSE minimum grades “4” in English or Maths by the end of year 11 you will have to continue to study these subjects at least until your 18th birthday. You can opt to study these at a college, sixth form or with a training provider.

    What is available and how do I choose?

    1. Post-16 Options Presentation
      PPT File
    • Skills for Careers Start exploring your training and career possibilities or get help working out your options.

    Support with Applying

    1. Personal Statement - Help and Guidance
      PDF File
    2. How to write a personal statement
      PDF File

    What about Apprenticeships?

    • Finding the right apprenticeship Thousands of employers offer apprenticeships, from large corporations to small businesses and it is important to consider all career options to ensure that the apprentice's decision is an informed one.
    • Amazing Apprenticeships A leading organisation in the education sector, founded to tackle misconceptions about apprenticeships and promote the benefits.

    Support for Parents / Carers

    • The Parents' Guide to What's Next The Parents' Guide to What's Next provides a summary of all options Post 16 and Post 18, so you'll know what choices they have and what to bear in mind when making those decisions. It's free too! Download your copy here.

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