Post 16 Options

Post-16 Options

Your Future, Your Choice

At Thomas Knyvett College, we believe that Great Learning Changes Lives, and that includes helping you make informed, confident decisions about what comes next after Year 11.

By law, all young people must continue in some form of education or training until the age of 18. But how you do that is up to you. There are several exciting pathways to choose from:

Full-Time Education

Continue your studies at a school or college. You can choose from:

• A Levels – academic qualifications focused on specific subjects.
• T Levels – technical qualifications combining classroom learning with industry placements.
• BTECs – career-focused qualifications with practical, hands-on learning.

👉 Learn the difference between A Levels, T Levels and BTECs here

Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn! Apprenticeships combine paid work with training and are available in a wide range of industries.

👉 Explore apprenticeships by interest

• https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships
• apprenticeship

Employment with Training

If you’re working at least 20 hours a week, you can also study part-time to continue developing your skills.

Volunteering with Training

Volunteer for 20+ hours a week while studying part-time — a great way to gain experience and give back to your community.

👉 Find out more about volunteering and training

• volunteering
• https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/information/your-choices-at-16/work-or-voluntary-work-route