Local Training Providers

Most young people in Oxfordshire continue in school or college or do an apprenticeship until they are 18. But some young people find they need a different solution for their post-16 learning.

Local training providers can help:

• Alternative training programmes
• Support you to overcome problems and difficulties
• You can start throughout the year
• High support, easy access

You can search for training providers on oxme's opportunities search.

Take Action: Learn about further education and training for young people with SEN and disabilities.

Alternative learning in Colleges

Further Education Colleges provide learning resources for apprenticeships and other kinds of work-based learning and professional development.

They also provide engagement programmes to support people to access work or learning, often in partnership with independent training providers. 

Take Action: Once you become an adult (18+), you can still get learning or training, but you may have to pay. You can find information about local training providers from your local library, citizens advice and your local further education college. You can find these organisations listed on the Family Information Service website and Livewell Oxfordshire.

Banbury Young Homeless Project

BYHP helps young people 16-25 to move into employment, education, training or volunteering opportunities. Call 01295 259 442, or drop into the centre during opening hours to find out more.

ACE Training

Based in Kidlington, ACE Training offers construction industry apprenticeships, diplomas, and entry level programmes in site carpentry and brickwork. 

EMBS

Based in Oxford and Banbury, EMBS offer a range of courses in a relaxed, stress-free and very supportive environment. 

Synolos Witney

Synolos is a highly inclusive provider that can tailor learning to all levels. Contact to discuss support needs and availability.

HEROS (Homing Ex-Racehorses Organisation Scheme)

HEROS offers programmes for people who would like more experience working with racehorses.

SOFEA

SOFEA offer a range of courses with flexible timetables and qualifications for young people aged 16-18.

TRAX

TRAX offer issue based group work, team-building, social skills and 1-1 sessions. 

Yellow Submarine

Yellow Submarine offer support to get work-ready for young people and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. 

Ignite Sport

Ignite Sport provide football based learning and courses via their Velocity Educational Academy. 

There are more!

There are lots more training providers and entry level programmes available locally.

Check our opportunities, news and events for more information

To find out about what's available, visit your young person's Job Club or search online:

• Search for Training Providers and Courses on Oxme