SEND Careers Advice and Guidance

Your Choices at 16

When you reach 16, you will need to make decisions about your next steps.

Although you can leave school at the end of Year 11, you must be in education or training until age 18.

This does not mean staying in school — you can choose from a range of pathways.

What Are My Options After Year 11?

•             Sixth form

•             College or Study Programme

•             Study Programme with a training provider

•             Apprenticeship or job with training

•             Supported internship

•             Supported employment

•             Volunteering with training

•             Employment or self‑employment

•             Social care support where appropriate

Sixth Form

You can stay at your current school or move to another sixth form. Courses may include:

•             A Levels

•             Vocational courses

•             T Levels

•             GCSEs

•             BTECs

•             Functional Skills

Further Education (FE) Colleges

Local colleges offer:

•             Academic courses

•             Vocational courses

•             Work‑related learning

•             Life skills programmes

•             Supported learning

Colleges have SEND teams who can provide additional support and reasonable adjustments.