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Last month (February 25) 597 parent/carers & young people accessed our service which led to a total of 2,639 emails, contact forms, telephone calls & meetings. Contact us if you need our advice and support.  

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You can choose to go into the sixth form of your school or move to another school.  It may help that you already know the school, the teachers and your friends may also stay on too.

You can look around at other schools and the courses they are offering, extra activities and opportunities for you

You can study for more level 2 courses (GCSE and Level 2 BTECs), A Levels and T levels

If you have an SEN Support plan this will continue.  Read our information on One Planning and Your Frequently Asked Questions

If you have an EHC plan 

 

If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to support your needs, you may continue to need this for your next phase of education such as sixth form, an apprenticeship or supported internship. 

 

The EHCP must be reviewed before you move to your next phase of education.   This is called a Phase Transfer Annual Review. A SEND Career advisor will write to you to introduce themselves and offer advice and explore options and paths you might take.  Your opinions and wishes are important and you will need to share what you would like to do next.  For more information on Your Annual Reviews and the SEND Career Advice Service

CXK is an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of young people and adults; providing support, advice and guidance to help them find work, or move into learning or training, and in doing so improving their life chances.  

In this video, CKX covers post 16 options after GCSE / post 16 options after year 11, and helps you navigate the exciting array of choices available to shape your educational journey.
Post 16 Options from CKX
CKX discusses the essential questions to ask at college, sixth form, or uni open days. Whether you're exploring college, 6th form, or university options, attending an open day is crucial for gathering valuable insights.

More Information

Essex County Council Pathways and Options Information 2024/2025

Information within this guide is not exhaustive. Please be aware providers can change throughout the
academic year. Information is correct at time of publication (December 2024)

Essex Youth Service - Further Education

After GCSEs, you could stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a FE college, or join a work-based training provider.

Talking Futures

There are several pathways for 16 to 18-year olds to choose from, depending on what they're thinking about doing next.

UCAS - Further Education Options

More about your options after school, including apprenticeships, college, and sixth form.