Post 16

As your child approaches the end of Year 11, they will be required to continue in education or training until at least the age of 18. This is an important transition point, and there are a wide range of pathways available to them.

It is important that both students and parents have a clear understanding of the options available, so that together you can make informed decisions about the most appropriate next steps.

Post-16 pathways include:

Sixth Form (A Levels)

Vocational courses (such as BTECs or T Levels)

Apprenticeships

Further Education colleges

Employment with training

Each route offers different opportunities and suits different learning styles, career interests and future ambitions. Taking the time to explore these options will help ensure your child chooses a pathway that supports their long-term success.

To support you in understanding these choices, we have provided a short film which explains the different post-16 routes in more detail and highlights what each pathway involves.

For further information on any course or pathway you can log into your Unifrog account and search for any of the named qualifications or pathways in the know how library