You don’t need to know where you’re going to get going
Whether you know where you’re headed in the future or not, knowing the work and study choices available to you is a great place to start.
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Your Options
A LEVELS
Studying A Levels has been the most popular way to get to where you want to go, and there’s no better place than our Sixth Form to study them.
T LEVELS
Equivalent to three A Levels, T Levels are perfect if you learn better from getting some experience out in the workplace alongside your studies.
TRAINEESHIPS
If you aren’t ready for an apprenticeship, traineeships are perfect to get you started. You will get a taste of the workplace and what your studies alongside will be like.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Focusing more of your time on working in employment, apprenticeships provide an authentic work experience, allowing you to earn while you study a qualification.
VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (VTQs)
A VTQ gives you the opportunity to gain skills and experience in a specific job or broad employment area, such as childcare or engineering.
HIGHER TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (HTQs)
HTQs are technical qualifications that are approved by employers. There are many different types and are usually taught in the classroom at colleges, universities or independent training providers.
SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP SCHEME
An unpaid work-based study programme that usually lasts for one year. It includes an extended work placement that lasts for at least 6 months. You’ll take the first step from education into the workplace while gaining the skills you need to get a paid job.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Higher education is the name for qualifications and courses you can take after 18. It includes diplomas, foundation degrees, bachelor degrees and more.