Get an apprenticeship
With an apprenticeship you can earn money, experience work, gain qualifications and start your career - fast.
You need to stay in learning until you are 18 - but choices at 14+ and 16+ mean you can choose the learning that suits you.
A-level choices
A-level choices are both difficult and important decisions to make. But here is the information that you need to know before making your choices.
Avoiding Exclusion
Being excluded from school can have a bad impact on your learning, results and future. Find out how to stay cool at school.
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 can access high-quality information and guidance about learning and careers choices, next steps and achieving their potential
Careers in construction
Construction isn't just for labourers and isn't just building - IT, Engineering, Site Management and Administration all play their part, and there are good opportunities for everyone.
Careers in Health
Careers in Health is not just about being a doctor, nurse or dentist. There are around 350 different careers available for anyone who decides to follow a career in health
Careers in ICT
Jobs in ICT come in all different varieties - find out how you can get started in the field, and get a job that suits your needs!
Careers in Law
With a variety of different fields in law, there are many different job opportunities for someone interested in pursuing law, find out what job suits you and your needs!
Careers in Science
There is more in science than you think, not just physics, chemistry and biology. Explore the different careers that you can find in the science sector.
Careers in Sports and Leisure
Careers in Sports and Leisure come in loads of different varieties and types - find the right one for you!
Education Choices – UTCs and Studio Schools
At 13 or 15 you can now apply to one of the alternative education providers such as a Studio school or one of the new University Technical Colleges.
GCSE choices
Your choice of GCSEs can have a big effect on the rest of your life so choose them well.
Go to School
Get the most out of your time at school by avoiding absence, learning well, taking up activities and other opportunities and solving problems quickly when they happen
Guide for finding a training provider for Apprenticeship
If you have been successful in your application for an apprenticeship, but are then told by the employer that you need to find a training provider….don’t fear! It is simple to find a training provider!
Higher Education
Find out about the different ways to study for a Higher Education qualification
Learning at Home
Most of Oxfordshire’s children and young people go to school or college – but some are educated at home
Leaving school
If you're leaving school at 16, you'll still have to stay in learning, but their are plenty of options available to you.
Moving from school to college
Leaving school to move to a different learning environment can sometimes be stressful. But, wider choices, different ways of working and diferent opportunities make it the right choice for some young people.
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Opportunities Noticeboard
Posters, notices and fliers about open days, job clubs, training, learning and more for young people in Oxfordshire
Pass Exams
Learn how you can do your best, and what you need to do if results are not as hoped
Photography, Video and Film
Have you ever wanted to do photography, video and film ?
Problems at your work, placement or learning
If you are having difficulties at your work, apprenticeship, training, learning, college or placement there is support available to help you stay in learning until you are 18
RPA and the September Guarantee
The age young people must stay in education, training and learning until is 18. Do you know your options?
Schools with Sixth Forms and Colleges in Oxfordshire
A list and contact details of all the schools with Sixth Forms and Colleges in Oxfordshire
Traineeships
Traineeships are flexible new training programmes for young people aged 16 to 24 years
Training at work
Even when you are in employment it is important to keep on building new skills
Training Providers
Local training providers offer alternative options for 16+ learning, including community-based programmes, engagement, and specialist support
Youth Hubs in Oxfordshire
Youth Hubs are a new initiative from the Job Centre to help younger jobseekers (those aged 16-24) access the opportunities and support they need to find work and get ahead!
Results Day
Results day can feel like an anxious time. But even if your results are not what you hoped you can still find a great place to study - guaranteed.