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What’s Possible After Year 11?

For Students, Parents and Advisers – 
Your Guide to What’s Next

Whether you’re exploring A Levels, T Levels, apprenticeships or other routes, this tool helps you make sense of what’s out there after Year 11. Designed for students, parents and advisers, it breaks down each option clearly and offers guidance to help you choose the path that fits your strengths, interests and goals.

Help and AdviceWhat’s Next For You?

Whether you’re a student thinking about life after GCSEs, a parent looking to support your child, or a professional guiding young people, this website is for you.

This site breaks down the post-16 landscape in a way that’s clear, practical and easy to navigate. Helping you make confident, informed decisions about what’s next.

Discover Your Next Step In Camden

This site is here to help you plan your next step after school. Whether you want to keep studying, start an apprenticeship, or find work or volunteering opportunities, you’ll find clear, local information all in one place. Search next step destinations, compare pathways, get practical advice, and discover support to help you make the choice that’s right for you.

How do you prefer to learn?

Select the option that best applies to you

In a classroom with teachers and other students

By doing practical, hands-on work

By getting straight into real work or helping out

So… what’s the next step for you?

Deciding on your next steps after school can be a confusing and daunting prospect.
Camden is a great place to study and train post-16, and the right decisions now will ensure you take full advantage of the opportunities our borough has to give you.

DID YOU KNOW?

All young people in England must continue in education or start training until they are 18.

Find a next step destination that suits you

Explore the map to learn more about your local post-16 options.

Click on the pins to view more information about each option, including the subjects and qualifications they offer, any available extracurricular activities, their entry requirements, and more.

View list of all next step destinations

What it’s really like to go to University

University is your chance to dive into a subject you love, gain independence, and shape your future.

University is more than lectures. It’s a chance to explore your interests, gain independence, and build the skills that secure your future. You’ll balance study with life, meet new people, and grow in ways that shape your next steps.

Explore your choices

University gave me the chance to explore my interests and learn more about myself and the world around me. I never expected to enjoy it so much or make so many friends!

Crystal – at Warwick University

Search for Options, Pathways or Resources

Use our search tool to find Post-16 options and choices, as well as helpful guides and support.

View list of all options

What’s expected of you when you leave Year 11?

Full-time education

Study at school, sixth form or college

Choose from courses like A Levels, T Levels, BTECs and more. Ideal if you enjoy classroom learning and want to keep future options open — including university.

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Start an apprenticeship

Earn while you learn

Work towards a qualification while gaining real job experience and a wage. Perfect if you’re ready to enter the workplace and prefer hands-on learning.

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Work or volunteer

With part-time study alongside

You can work or volunteer for 20+ hours a week as long as you’re also in part-time education or training. Great if you want to build experience and independence straight away.

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Why choose an apprenticeship?

“The apprenticeship scheme has been great from the moment I started. I feel very supported, and it’s really opened my eyes to how much more opportunity there is — simply because you’re learning new things every day.” – Natacha, Events Coordinator Apprentice

Explore your choices