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Tuesday, 2 October 2023

Education and learning

Education and learning

It's your choice: options after 16

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Choices at 16

How to keep on learning after Year 11: stay on in full-time education or get work-based training

Colleges and sixth forms

Continuing your studies in the sixth form, further education colleges and specialist colleges

Skills for work

Entry to Employment, TfST, and more ways to learn for work if you're under 19

Apprenticeships

Earn while you get training leading to nationally recognised qualifications

Getting into university and higher education

There may be more ways into university or higher education than you imagine

Planning a gap year (young people section)

Tips for making the most of your gap year, whether you stay at home or venture abroad

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