Post 16 choices

We know that the last few years have been difficult for many young people, with many uncertainties and challenges. We want you to know that as a Council we are working flat out with our schools, colleges and employers to provide you with as many opportunities as we can to support you in shaping your future positively.

We want all of you to move into training, further education or a job that enables you to follow your interests and passions and develop skills that will help you progress.

Your Future, Your Choice Post 16 options

Your Future, Your Choice Post 16 options e-brochure is designed to support students in year 11, on 1 year courses in year 12, and parents and carers, with post 16 options for 2024.

Whether you are in Year 9 and thinking about your GCSE choices, in Year 11 and starting to think about your next step after GCSEs, or on a year course and looking at what options are open to you next we hope this brochure helps you understand all the options that are open to you. It tells you all about the options available to you in Waltham Forest.

Whether you want to go on to A Levels, do a vocational course, start an apprenticeship, or take up a traineeship, from bricklaying to music, hairdressing to medical science there is something in Waltham Forest for you. Each school or college sixth form has its own application process, either via its website or a specific form, so make sure to check each school’s individual page in this brochure. We strongly encourage you to attend open days so that you can see the facilities and meet the teachers.

Whatever you are thinking of doing next it is important to spend time discussing with the adults around you, your teachers, family, carers, to decide what will be right for you. You can get support from your school and college Careers team.

When it comes to the question of what to do after school or college there are lots of choices to be made: Apprenticeships, Traineeships, T Levels, A Levels, Technical and vocational qualifications, Applied qualifications and Supported Internships.

START Careers Platform in Waltham Forest will help you to discover your future and navigate your journey through education and into the world of work.

• Register to create an account so that you can start building your profile and receive personalised information and advice.
• Capture evidence of your employability to help your write a knockout CV or a personal statement
• Search for post 16 course providers, and apprenticeships
• Go through to the UCAS website to search for at higher education courses.
• Explore jobs linked to your interests, or jobs linked to your subject, jobs linked to your strengths, jobs that are in demand in the UK
• Discover the different worlds where people and businesses work.
• Search and apply for jobs near you and across London
• Find out information about employers in Waltham Forest