Next Steps, Routes & Providers
As your child approaches the end of Year 11, it51ÁÔÆæ™s important to start thinking about their next steps in education or training. In England, young people must continue in some form of education or training until at least their 18th birthday. This is part of the government51ÁÔÆæ™s Raising the Participation Age policy.Ìý
This doesn51ÁÔÆæ™t mean they have to stay in school51ÁÔÆæ”there are several options available, including:Ìý
- Full-time education (such as college or sixth form)Ìý
- An apprenticeship (learning while earning)Ìý
- Part-time education or training combined with at least 20 hours of paid or volunteer work per weekÌý
Each route offers different opportunities depending on your child51ÁÔÆæ™s interests, strengths, and career goals. Your support and encouragement can make a big difference as they make these important decisions.Ìý
Next Step Routes Summary
| RouteÌý | SummaryÌý | Find Out MoreÌý |
| ApprenticeshipÌý | Learn on the job while earning a wage. Combines work experience with one day a week of classroom learning. Gain qualifications and practical skills employers need.Ìý | Ìý |
| T levelsÌý | A two-year course equal to 3 A Levels. Combines 80% classroom learning with 20% industry placement. Focused on preparing students for work, further training, or university.Ìý | Ìý |
| A levelsÌý | Academic qualifications studied over two years. Choose 3 subjects and learn in a classroom setting. Ideal for students considering university or high-level careers.Ìý | Ìý |
| Vocational QualificationsÌý | Practical, career-focused courses taught at colleges or training centres. Includes hands-on learning, coursework, and sometimes placements. Ideal for job-specific skills.Ìý | Ìý |
Local Next Step Providers:Ìý
The following local providers are the 10 next steps destinations for our students over the past 3 years. Here51ÁÔÆæ™s more information to support you child in making their next step decisions.Ìý
Post-16 Course Providers
| Provider NameÌý | Course Types OfferedÌý | Website LinkÌý |
| Calderdale CollegeÌý | A Levels, BTECs, T Levels, VRQs, ApprenticeshipsÌý | Ìý |
| Trinity Sixth Form AcademyÌý | A Levels, BTEC Level 3, Applied General coursesÌý | |
| Kirklees CollegeÌý | Over 300 courses across 30 subject areas, including T Levels and ApprenticeshipsÌý | Ìý |
| Bradford CollegeÌý | T Levels, Apprenticeships, vocational courses, and Access to Higher EducationÌý | Ìý |
| Greenhead CollegeÌý | A Levels in subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Art & Design, and moreÌý | Ìý |
| New College (Crossley Heath)Ìý | A Levels in subjects including Biology, Business, Economics, English, History, and moreÌý | Ìý |
| Huddersfield New CollegeÌý | A Levels and vocational courses in various subjectsÌý | Ìý |
| Leeds City CollegeÌý | BTECs, T Levels, Apprenticeships, and vocational courses in areas like Creative Arts, Health & Social Care, and Public ServicesÌý | Ìý |
