Training provision

On completing statutory education at year 11, young people have the opportunity to decide where they wish to continue learning or training.

Post 16 education and training is delivered by private training providers as well as further education colleges and sixth forms.

There are also a number of training providers locally who deliver post 16 study programmes, traineeships and apprenticeships.

Who can use the service?

Young people aged 16 -19 and 19-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Are there any costs?

Courses for 16-18 year olds are free.

For young people aged 19 and over funding will be dependent on the qualifications they already hold, the type of programme they wish to undertake, and whether they have an Education, Health and Care Plan. Please speak directly to the provider for more information.

How can I refer?

You can contact the training provider directly. Information will be available on the provider's website.

You could also ask the Careers Advisor in school or college about provision in the area.

If a young person is no longer in learning, contact an Entrust Careers Advisor on 0333 300 1900 for more information.

What happens after referral?

The training provider provides advice on which of their programmes a young person would be best suited to, any entry requirements and the enrolment process.

What happens when I come to the service?

Study Programmes

All 16 to 19-year-old students are expected to take a study programme which reflects their prior attainment, education and career goals.

Some learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan may continue to pursue their study beyond the age of 19 if they are still progressing and need further time to work towards their planned outcomes.

Benefits of Study Programmes

Study programmes should stretch and challenge students, prepare them for adulthood, and support their progression into work or further study. Programme content and structure will vary from one student to another. For some students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, their programme will include qualifications; for others it may concentrate on high quality work experience and other non-qualification activities that will help them prepare for employment and/or adult life more generally.

Study programmes should include a substantial qualification wherever suitable and always include English and maths at an appropriate level where GCSE grade 4 or above has not been achieved. Some students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities will work towards achieving GCSE grade 4 or above, whereas others may focus on gaining those maths and English skills which are relevant to their aspirations.

Study programmes can deliver personalised learning programmes which enable each student to progress from their individual starting point to their chosen destination.

Work Experience

Work experience is an integral part of a study programme for all students. For students, work experience brings many benefits - learning and practising skills related to their areas of interest; developing general employability skills; the positive character and attitudes that employer’s value so highly and informing choices about future employment.

What happens when I become an adult?

Training provision is available to young people aged 16 -19 and 19-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

How do I find out more?

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