Provisions (post-16)

School sixth forms

·      An attachment to an established school- maintained or private school

·      Only provides education for 16-19

·      Referred to as key stage 5 or year 12&13

·      A-level subjects- normally in core subjects

·      Does some btech subjects or t-levels

Sixth-form colleges

·      An independent sixth form that is not attached to a school

·      Generally, longer than a school sixth form

·      Only provides education for 16-19

·      Offers a wide range of a-levels – over 30 in some places

·      Offers some btech courses- 7 courses in local area

Further education colleges

·      An institution that offers education to anyone above 16

·      Courses are separated into two areas – 16-18 &19+

·      A range of vocational or t-level courses, GCSE’s, a level, and access programmes also HE courses

·      Language courses, ESOL, and sign language

·      Ranging from a level 1-6

·      Apprenticeships and SEND provision

·      Aim is to provide people for the world of work

Private, independent, and voluntary providers

·      May train and work with private, independent, and voluntary sector

·      Private providers rather than college  

·      Employers work with institutes

·      Employers influence current qualifications and education standards

·      An apprenticeship has an equivalent education level and can be:

-intermediate- equivalent to 5 GCSE’s

-advanced- equivalent to 2 A levels

-higher- can lead to NVQ level 4 and above, or a foundation degree

·      Work 30 hours a week in a paid job

·      Study one day or evening a week on a day release

·      200 apprenticeships in a range of areas

Special colleges

·      Some offer residential facilities

·      Specialise in a subject like music

·      Expertise to meet the individual needs

Arts design and performing arts college

·      Specialist areas of study

·      Develop skills needed to work within the sector

Higher education institutions

·      University level programmes -level 6,7,8

·      Study undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

·      Some offer level 3 technical courses

·      Foundation degree