With a new academic year approaching, young people will start to consider what their next step will be when they leave school.
There’s an array of opportunities for post-16 education in Knowsley and Knowsley’s young people have a successful track record of achieving their goals.
What is available in for Knowsley school-leavers?
At present, further education in Knowsley is available at:-
- Knowsley Community College offering a range of Level 1 to 3 vocational courses and apprenticeships as well as supported learning for Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) students and GCSEs English, Maths and Science
- All Saints Catholic High School Sixth Form offering a range of Level 3 vocational courses in Business, Travel and Tourism, Sport, Sport Coaching and Development, Health and Social Care, Early Childhood Development, Medical Science, Criminology alongside A Level Art, Graphics, Textiles, Photography and Sociology.
- Bluebell Park – post-16 provision for young people with complex needs including independent living skills alongside creative, sports, horticulture and core curriculum
- Alt Bridge School – post-16 provision for young people with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) with qualifications in life and living skills, employability and Duke of Edinburgh as well as continuing with English and Maths GCSEs and functional skills
- Flourish Further Education – provision for 19 to 25 year olds with very high and complex needs providing an individualised sensory curriculum and life skills
Other popular choices which border Knowsley are:-
There are also a broad range of study options including:-
- A levels (a 2 year qualification, available in 40 different subjects)
- T levels (a 2 year qualification, equivalent to 3 A Levels covering 20 subjects to choose from)
- Technical and Vocational qualifications (practical qualifications designed to give you skills and experience if you have strong interest to work in a particular industry)
- Exam retakes in English and Maths
Not only that, students can combine work and study and access:-
- Supported internships – more information can be found on the Knowsley Family Information Service website
- Apprenticeships – a dedicated Knowsley Apprentice scheme operates in Knowsley
- Traineeships
A key priority for the Council is to ensure that young people have the right information and support to help them make the important decision about what to do when they leave school. To help with this, the Council has funded Unifrog for all secondary school students – this is an app which helps school leavers understand their options and make positive choices about their future education, employment, or training. Young people should speak to their school if they want to know how to access the app for free!