At age 16, you need to stay in education or training until you are 18. This does not mean that you have to stay in school, there are lots of different options.
Choices at 16
Get an apprenticeship
With an apprenticeship you can earn money, gain qualifications, and start your career fast
Out of learning?
Left post-16 education early? Here's what you need to do:
A-level choices
Making choices about post-16 learning including A-levels is an exciting time with lots of interesting choices
Career Options
Figuring out what you want to do for work can be confusing, here are resources to help you explore your options
Careers and Education Information, Advice and Guidance
Every young person in Oxfordshire has the right to information and guidance about learning and career choices
Go to College
Continuing with education after GCSEs is a popular choice, with lots of different ways to learn
Moving from school to college
Every year some students decide to leave their school and go to college for their post-16 learning.
School leaving age
Children must stay in education, training and learning until age 18. This can be at school, college, or (after age 16) in a job with training, like an apprenticeship
Training providers for apprenticeships
If you are asked to find a training provider for your apprenticeship, support is available