Post-16 options are full-time education (e.g. at a school or college), an apprenticeship or traineeship or part-time education or training - as well as being employed, self-employed or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week.

Full time education post 16:

You may decide to do A levels which are great general qualifications and are valued by employers and universities. A levels offer a great route to degree level study but there are also routes to higher education and employment opportunities through vocational courses offered in colleges and some schools.

Click the links below to find out more about some of the sixth forms in the local area and their entry requirements and courses:

Click the link below to find out more about some of the colleges in the local area and their entry requirements and courses: