What are your post-16 options in Doncaster?
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Are you, or a young person you know, thinking about your next steps after you finish your GCSE’s or Level 2 studies in Year 11?
Whether you know what’s next or you are still figuring it out, let’s explore your options for after Year 11!
As you may know, young people have to stay in some form of education and training until at least their 18th birthday, but there are a huge range of options in Doncaster for you to choose from, whatever your goals and aspirations!
We know that some young people find that money and finances can be a big consideration when choosing their post-16 options. Young people aged 16-19 may be eligible for the government funded 16-19 bursary which is designed to help with some of your education-related costs. This could really help with things such as clothing, books and other equipment for your course, transport costs or even things like lunches on days that you study or train.
Find out more about the bursaries available and who may be eligible by visiting 16 to 19 Bursary Fund: Overview - GOV.UK
Be it full-time education, work-based training such as Apprenticeships or part-time education or training alongside some form of work, there is something to fit you! Let’s take a look..
I want to find out more about...
Full-time education or study
(e.g. sixth form, college, or full-time training programme)
Combining part-time study with work/volunteering
(e.g. part-time college course alongside a job/volunteering)
Work-based training
(e.g. An apprenticeship)
Post-16 options for young people with SEND
(This takes you to the dedicated Doncaster Local Offer)
Everything! I'm not sure yet
(That’s okay! Let’s explore the different options in Doncaster)
Want to speak to someone about your options?
Doncaster Participation and Transition Service (PATs) | A free and friendly support service providing information, advice and guidance to young people aged 16 to 18 - who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), signposting to relevant services and/or education and training providers.
- Contact them at PATS@doncaster.gov.uk or on 01302 862150
- Find out more at Participation and Transition Service - City of Doncaster Council
Advance Hub Doncaster | Advance provide support and guidance around careers, employment and training, including dedicated Ambition Coaches to help you figure out your next steps
- Contact them at advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or on 01302 735 554
- Find out more at Advance Employment Hub
More resources and useful links
There are many more national resources for advice and support, and general post-16 pathways and careers advice for young people and their families, including parents' guides to exam results, bursary information and much more. Check out the list below: