All young people in England must continue in education or training until 18 years of age
Young people have the following choices at the end of year 11:
This does not necessarily mean staying in school; young people have a choice about how they continue in education or training, which could be through:
• Full-time study in a school, college or with a training provider.
• Full-time work or volunteering combined with part-time education or training.
• An apprenticeship.
Throughout the year, we also invite representatives from local universities, colleges, apprenticeship and training providers to meet our students. Year 10 students also visit local colleges in their summer term. Our annual Careers Fair in November also enables all students from Yr 7 – Yr 11 to meet representatives from these sectors.
You can download our Post 16 Option Guide by clicking here.
T Levels
T Levels are a brand new, 2-year qualification that will give you a head start towards the future you want.
The Government has developed T Levels to deliver world class technical education and give you a new choice after GCSEs.
T Levels have been designed in partnership with businesses and employers to give students the knowledge and skills they need – so you can be confident that a T Level will help you move into the career you want.
For more information, visit this page.
Local Sixth Forms
The Sixth Form at Southmoor: www.thesixthformatsouthmoore.co.uk
St Anthony’s Academy Sixth Form: www.st-anthonys-academy.com
St Aiden’s Academy Sixth Form: www.staidanscatholicacademy.co.uk
St Roberts Sixth Form: www.strobertofnewminster.co.uk/sixth-form
Durham Sixth Form Centre: www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Local Colleges
Gateshead College: www.gateshead.ac.uk
Newcastle College: www.ncl-coll.ac.uk
East Durham College: www.eastdurham.ac.uk
South Tyneside College: www.stc.ac.uk
Sunderland College: sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
Local Universities
Sunderland University: www.sunderland.ac.uk
Newcastle University: www.ncl.ac.uk
Northumbria University: www.northumbria.ac.uk
Durham University: www.dur.ac.uk
Teeside University: www.tees.ac.uk
Training Providers
There are a range of local training providers who offer alternative post-16 pathways and courses, often specialising in a particular industry. Here is an up-to-date directory of the training providers in the local area, their contact details and the types of course that they specialise in.
Other Useful Links & Resources
National Careers Service: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
The National Careers Service provides high quality, free and impartial information advice and guidance to help citizens make decisions on learning, training and work. It is available to all adults in England over the age of 13.
National Apprenticeship Service: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) supports, funds and co-ordinates the delivery of Apprenticeships throughout England. Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed for current and future employees aged 16 or over.
