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Post 16

As a Year 11 student, you are now approaching a key decision point in your education and preparing to choose your next steps. This page is designed to provide all the information you need to explore your options, understand available pathways, and make an informed decision about what comes next.

Post 18

As a Year 13 student, you are now at a crucial transition point, preparing to take your next steps beyond school or college. This page brings together the key information you need to explore your post-18 options, understand available pathways, and make confident, informed decisions about your future.

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IDEA AWARD

Completing the iDEA Award is an excellent way for students to strengthen their CV and stand out in an increasingly competitive post-16 and post-18 landscape. The award develops essential digital, enterprise and employability skills through structured, accredited challenges that demonstrate initiative, independent learning and commitment to personal development. By achieving the iDEA Award, students can evidence real-world competencies such as problem-solving, communication, creativity and digital literacy — all of which are highly valued by employers, apprenticeship providers and universities. It also provides a nationally recognised credential that shows students are proactive in building skills beyond the classroom, giving them a tangible advantage when applying for further study, apprenticeships or employment.

Technical Education Pathways

The Technical Education Pathways guide helps KS4 and KS5 students understand the different technical and vocational routes available after GCSEs and through sixth form. It explains key options such as T Levels, apprenticeships, higher technical qualifications and other specialist study programmes, showing how each pathway links to real careers and future opportunities.

 

The guide supports students in making informed decisions about their next steps by outlining how technical qualifications can lead to skilled employment, higher education or further training, and how different routes connect and progress over time. This ensures students can confidently choose a pathway that matches their interests, strengths and career ambitions.

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