After Year 11, you need to go on to further study in a school sixth form, a college (including sixth form colleges) or training provider. More information here
Local Information – FE and HE and Apprenticeships
Further Education (FE) refers to educational choices made after your 16th birthday. It covers all qualifications lower than a degree. Everyone has to study FE until they are 18.
Higher Education (also known as HE) doesn’t just mean going to university. You have lots of other options, and alternative routes to gain a degree. If you want to study a degree you can do this either at University, or a further education college.
On an apprenticeship, you’re employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification – usually for one day a week either at a college or training centre
Careers Help
| Qualified Careers Adviser @ Don Valley | Helen Green is our qualified careers adviser, providing impartial and confidential information, advice and guidance: Click here for more info Careers/jobs (ideas or no idea) Pathways (sixth form, college, apprenticeship, training programme) Finding an apprenticeship Filling in application forms Drafting a CV Job search and interview techniques Progression on to a degree (university), or degree apprenticeship |
| National Careers Service | Need to chat to a careers advisor from the National careers service? Their number is 0800 100 900 or you can chat online here |
| Course Search Tool | Use the course search tool to look for different types of learning opportunities. All providers are included, including; sixth forms, colleges and training providers. |
| National Apprenticeship Service | Find an apprenticeship Click here to search and apply for an apprenticeship in England Telephone: 0800 015 0400 |
School sixth forms, colleges and sixth form colleges
| Provider Type | Provider & Website | Phone Number |
| School Sixth Form | Astrea Academy Woodfields | 01302 312140 |
| School Sixth Form | Campsmount Academy | 01302 700002 |
| School Sixth Form | Hall Cross Academy | 01302 320626 |
| School Sixth Form | McAuley School | 01302 537396 |
| School Sixth Form | Ridgewood School | 01302 783939 |
| School Sixth Form | Sir Thomas Wharton | 01709 864100 |
| School Sixth Form | Trinity Academy | 01405 813000 |
| School Sixth Form | XP School | 01302 898792 |
| Sixth Form College | New College Doncaster | 01302 976 777 |
| UTC | Doncaster UTC | 01302 976 515 |
| Further Education College | Doncaster College @ The Hub | 0800 358 7575 |
| Further Education College | Rotherham College | 01709 362111 |
| Further Education College | Club Doncaster | 01302 764663 |
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships make sure you’re ‘job ready’ for the role you have trained for. Apprentices earn a salary right from day one of their employment and training. If you think you need better skills and need more work experience so that you’re ready to apply for your chosen apprenticeship – you could consider doing a traineeship. If you are interested in an apprenticeship, you must also have a back up plan and apply for a course as well.
Here are some links with help finding apprenticeships
| Apprentice Hub | Find an Apprenticeship – click here to go to site |
| National Apprenticeship Service | Find an apprenticeship Click here to search and apply for an apprenticeship in England Telephone: 0800 015 0400 |
Training Providers
Not ready for college, sixth form or an apprenticeship? Interested in gaining some work experience? Why not look at either a Study Programme or Traineeships?
| CTS Training | Traineeships and training programmes |
| YMCA | Develop your skills with our Study Programmes, Traineeships and Apprenticeships at Central YMCA Doncaster |
| ORACLE TRAINING | Training for careers in the Hair and Beauty Industry |
| Doncaster GTA Apprenticeships | Apprenticeships in Business and Administration, Customer Service Practitioner and Motor Vehicle |
| White Rose School of Health & Beauty | Courses in Beauty Therapy, Nail Services, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Massage Therapy, Sports Massage and Hair and Media Make-up |
| QPD Forces Preparation | Helping students progress into the Military |
BursaryFinancial Information
You can apply for a 16 to 19 Bursary Fund to help with education costs.
Child Benefits
Your Child Benefit stops on 31 August on or after your child’s 16th birthday if they leave education or training. It continues if they stay in approved education or training, but you must tell the Child Benefit Office. More information here