Post-16 options

We’ve brought together information on all the options for young people who are finishing year 11, so you can help your students find out about the full range of opportunities available to them.
 

What's new?

Qualifications Reform Toolkit

This resource has been created to help education and training providers, and careers development professionals, explain Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) and Reformed Technical Qualifications as new post-16 options to staff members, learners, parents and employers.

Technical education pathways

T Levels

Find out more about T-levels, hear from learners and employers about their experiences and where you can develop your knowledge about this exciting new technical education pathway.

Vocational qualifications

More information on vocational qualifications, including BTECs and NVQs. 

Apprenticeships

Find out more about this ‘learn while you earn’ option, hear from learners and employers about their experiences and where to find apprenticeship opportunities

Other pathways

A Levels

Hear from young people who have used A Levels to progress on to university, apprenticeships and the world of work.

Employment

Once you’re 18, you can choose to begin full-time work. If you can find a job now which will help you work towards your desired career, then this is a great way into your future role.

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