Decisions Post-16
Young people must continue in some form of education and training until their 18th birthday. This could be through:
- studying full-time at a school, college or training provider, or;
- an apprenticeship or traineeship, or;
- studying part-time while working or volunteering
The Department for Education (DfE) has produced a video outlining the education options for those aged 16+.
Regardless of what they choose, young people who did not get a grade 4 or above in English and/or maths at GCSE must continue their study to achieve this grade.
In Bexley, the following types of learning are available for post-16 study:
Academic Qualifications
A-Levels are similar in style to GCSEs that prepare you for further study, mainly university or college but can also take you into an apprenticeship or work.
The International Baccalaureate is an internationally recognised qualification, which promotes breadth and depth of learning for those wanting to progress to university. Bexley Grammar School delivers the International Baccalaureate in Bexley.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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Beths Grammar School | www.beths.bexley.sch.uk | 01322 556538 |
Bexley Grammar School | www.bexleygs.co.uk | 020 8304 8538 |
Bexleyheath Academy | www.bexleyheathacademy.org | 020 8303 5969 |
Blackfen School for Girls | www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk | 020 8303 1887 |
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar | www.csgrammar.com | 020 8302 6511 |
Christ the King: St Mary’s | www.ctksfc.ac.uk | 020 8309 4760 |
Cleeve Park School | www.cleevepark-tkat.org | 020 8302 6418 |
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford | www.haaf.org.uk/Crayford-Home | 01322 402180 |
Harris Academy Falconwood | www.harrissixthform.org.uk | 020 8304 4916 |
Harris Garrard Academy | www.harrisgarrard.org.uk | 020 8320 4800 |
King Henry School | www.kinghenry.org.uk | 01322 348231 |
Townley Grammar School | www.townleygrammar.org.uk | 020 8304 8311 |
Trinity School | www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk | 01322 441371 |
Welling School | www.wellingschool-tkat.org | 020 8304 8531 |
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a real job with training and a salary which can lead you on to a higher level or degree apprenticeship, university or work.
Apprenticeship opportunities are advertised online at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship and through the Bexley apprenticeship providers listed below.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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FWD Training & Consultancy Ltd | www.fwdtraining.com | 020 8304 3666 |
Lifetime Training | www.lifetimetraining.co.uk | 0333 0143 669 |
London Skills for Growth | www.skillsforgrowth.org.uk | 020 8221 0500 |
London South East Colleges | www.lsec.ac.uk | 0300 303 2554 |
North Kent College | www.northkent.ac.uk | 01322 629400 |
Umbrella Training | www.umbrellatraining.co.uk | 0333 577 2557 |
Technical and Vocational Qualifications
Technical and vocational qualifications are work focused study programmes that give you the preparation and training needed for work or an apprenticeship. Although they mainly lead students into work or an apprenticeship, they can also lead to college.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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Bexleyheath Academy | www.bexleyheathacademy.org | 020 8303 5969 |
Blackfen School for Girls | www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk | 020 8303 1887 |
Christ the King: St Mary’s | www.ctksfc.ac.uk | 020 8309 4760 |
Cleeve Park School | www.cleevepark-tkat.org | 020 8302 6418 |
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford | www.haaf.org.uk/Crayford-Home | 01322 402180 |
Harris Academy Falconwood | www.harrissixthform.org.uk | 020 8304 4916 |
Harris Garrard Academy | www.harrisgarrard.org.uk | 020 8320 4800 |
King Henry School | www.kinghenry.org.uk | 01322 348231 |
London College of Performing Arts | www.londoncollegeofperformingarts.com | 020 8312 1659 |
London Skills for Growth | www.skillsforgrowth.org.uk | 020 8221 0500 |
London South East Colleges | www.lsec.ac.uk | 0300 303 2554 |
North Kent College | www.northkent.ac.uk | 01322 629400 |
Trinity School | www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk | 01322 441371 |
Welling School | www.wellingschool-tkat.org | 020 8304 8531 |
Traineeships
Traineeships give you the preparation you need to go into a job or an apprenticeship. There’s some study involved, but they focus on work skills and include a placement with an employer.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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All Dimension Ltd | www.alldimension.co.uk | 020 8308 0280 |
Bodyshots Boxing Academy | www.bodyshotsboxingacademy.co.uk | 01322 931137 |
Charlton Athletic Community Trust | www.cact.org.uk | 07972 668634 |
Ixion Holdings | www.ixionholdings.com | 07507 558470 |
London Skills for Growth | www.skillsforgrowth.org.uk | 020 8221 0500 |
London South East Colleges | www.lsec.ac.uk | 0300 303 2554 |
SEN Provision
These providers offer post-16 education to young people with learning difficulties or disabilities or with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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London South East Colleges | www.lsec.ac.uk | 0300 303 2554 |
Marlborough School | www.marlborough.bexley.sch.uk | 020 8300 6896 |
Woodside Academy | www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk | 01322 350123 |
Provider | Date | Website |
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Beths Grammar School | Monday 23 November (virtual event - visit their website for details) | www.beths.bexley.sch.uk/ |
Bexley Grammar School | Monday 23rd November (virtual event - visit their website for details) | www.bexleygs.co.uk/ |
Bexleyheath Academy | Thursday 26 November (visit their website for details) | sites.google.com/aetinet.org/bexleyheath-academy |
Blackfen School for Girls | Virtual open event available now | www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk/ |
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School | Virtual open event available now | www.csgrammar.com/ |
Christ the King: St Mary’s | Saturday 14 November 9.30am - 1pm (virtual event) | www.ctkstmarys.ac.uk/ |
Cleeve Park School | Please check our website for details of our virtual tour | www.cleevepark-tkat.org/ |
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy | Tuesday 17 November (visit their website for details) | www.habscrayford.org.uk/ |
Harris Academy Falconwood | Virtual open event available now | www.harrisfalconwood.org.uk/ |
Harris Garrard Academy | Virtual open event available now | www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/ |
King Henry School | Virtual open event available now | www.kinghenry.org.uk/ |
London College of Performing Arts | Please contact the college for further information | www.londoncollegeofperformingarts.com/ |
LSEC: Bexley Campus | Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November (virtual events - visit their website for details) | www.lsec.ac.uk/locations/bexley |
LSEC: Construction campus | Tuesday 17 November (virtual event - visit their website for details) | www.lsec.ac.uk/locations/bexley |
Marlborough School | Please contact the school to arrange an appointment | www.marlborough.bexley.sch.uk/ |
North Kent College - Dartford campus | Virtual campus tours available now | www.northkent.ac.uk/ |
North Kent College - Gravesend campus | Virtual campus tours available now | www.northkent.ac.uk/ |
Townley Grammar School | Monday 23 November (virtual event - visit their website for details) | www.townleygrammar.org.uk/ |
Trinity School | Virtual open event available now | www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk/ |
Welling School | Virtual open event available now | www.wellingschool-tkat.org/ |
Woodside Academy | Please contact the school to arrange an appointment | www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The following providers have open days and assessments throughout the year. Please visit their websites for dates and further information:
Parents/carers checklist
- encourage your son or daughter to research their options using the post-16 directory
- check the dates of post-16 open events and put them in your diary
- encourage your son or daughter to discuss their options with their school’s careers and education advice service, or contact the National Careers Service
- ensure application forms are completed and submitted on time – sixth form and college applications typically open in October
- if your son or daughter is interested in an apprenticeship or traineeship get them to register with the National Apprenticeship Service – a number of larger companies advertise their apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers between November and February
- sign-up for the London Borough of Bexley’s jobs and opportunities for young people newsletter to receive information and inspiration on post-16 opportunities, and encourage your son or daughter to do the same
- if you are worried about finances contact sixth forms, colleges and training providers and ask about the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund
- support your son or daughter to develop a back-up plan, just in case