After Year 11, you have a choice of pathways to choose from, but "raising the participation" age means you must continue in education or training until you are 18. It does not mean you have to stay in school. You can choose from one of the following options:

• Full time education such as school or college
• Work-based learning via an apprenticeship

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Sixth Form 
**Opening in September 2029**

Florence is proud to offer seven years of study for our students, supporting them to be aspirational and pursue ambitious pathways to the very best universities and careers.

The Florence curriculum is driven by our core values of Ambition and Excellence, and we want to equip our students with the skills and knowledge to open doors to future opportunities.

We structure our curriculum around three key faculties: Classics, Creative, and STEM. Each of these play a vital role in development and will offer a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities.

 

 

The National Careers Service offers free advice about your options after leaving school.

Further Education Colleges

There are a number of colleges within the area, and you can apply to more than one. Where you choose will depend on what you want to study, entry requirements and travel times. Check the websites for details of Open Days and Taster Events.

City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group 

Stoke-on-Trent College

Apprenticeships

If you think you might be ready to enter the world of work but want to continue to study and learn on the job, the apprenticeship pathway could be right for you. There are many different types of apprenticeship available, start your search on Unifrog using the Apprenticeship Search Tool.