Young people must stay in education or training until they are 18 but you have a choice about how you study from age 16.
Your options are:
- staying in full-time education at school, college or at home
- staying in part-time education or training if you are employed, self employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week
- learning at work through an apprenticeship or traineeship
Schools and colleges provide careers advice. They should explain what the options are when a course is finished or you are leaving school.
Our Post-16 team can help if you are aged 16 and 17 and not in education, employment or training. They can explain what opportunities there are to study or get a job locally. Our coaches will encourage you to reach your full potential and take responsibility for decisions about your future.