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Options after year 11

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National Apprenticeship Week 2025

Join us in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. Explore the wealth of opportunities and events on apprenticeships available to you!
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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships involve working and learning at the same time (you gain vocational qualifications).
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College or 6th form: choosing where to study

If you want to stay in full-time education, you will need to choose where to study. Find out about your options
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Making the decision

Guidance to help you make a decision on the next step in your career.
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Qualifications

The main options available after year 11 are school 6th form, college, apprenticeships and study programmes
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Study programmes/Traineeships

Are aimed at 16-24 year-olds who are not quite ready for an apprenticeship and last up to six months. They offer the chance to do work experience.