You're expected to stay in a form of education or training until you're 18. This can include employment with training, such as an apprenticeship.
This is so you can gain the qualifications you need to succeed in your chosen career.
We can give you advice and guidance about your options.
We want you to succeed so we'll ask you how you're doing, and we'll record this in your personal education plan (PEP), your pathway plan, or both. We'll be ready to celebrate your achievements with you.
Within the 16+ Service our aspirations officer can help with finding a job, a college or university course or training opportunities. Contact your personal adviser (PA) or the duty email if you would like them to contact you to discuss your options.

Education and work

Post-16 choices
Find out about your further education options when you finish year 11.

Higher education
Find out about applying and paying for university.

Get a job
Find out how we can help you get a job or an apprenticeship.
Education support

Grants, bursaries and funding
Get financial support while studying.

Education, health and care plan
Get support if you're a care leaver with an educational, health and care plan (EHCP).

Medway's virtual school
Find out about our virtual school and our educational responsibilities for care leavers.
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