Education and Qualifications

Are you considering full time education?

If so, it might be helpful to think about the areas mentioned below:

• What type of course are you interested in – e.g. an academic course (often linked to school subjects) or a course which is more vocational (job related)?

• Do you have any job or career ideas – there may qualifications which are linked to job areas, or which might be required for certain jobs?

•  Have you thought about how you like to study (e.g. exam-based or coursework-based…. Or one that involves mainly essay writing or one that is more hands-on, where you may be observed doing practical skills)?

• What level of course might be the right one for you?

Where to Study:

• Sixth forms offer a range of A Levels, and some may also offer Level 2 and Level 3 vocational qualifications.

• Colleges offer a wide variety of courses, including A Levels and other vocational qualifications at different levels. Colleges will also have a range of entry level, Foundation and SEND courses.

(see further below for details of local 6th forms and colleges)

Hints and Tips When Considering 6th Form or College:

• It is always important to check the course content and the entry requirements for the subjects you are interested in.

• Check dates of 6th form and college open days/evenings and go along to have a look around and to talk to tutors.

• Once you have decided on a course, complete your application form and apply.  You can apply to more than one 6th form or college but always remember to check the enrolment process and ask when you will need to confirm your place.

Details of Wokingham 6th forms can be found here:

https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/starting-6th-form-age-16

Local Colleges: 

• Reading College (Activate Learning): Reading College (activatelearning.ac.uk) /

• Bracknell and Wokingham College (Activate Learning): Bracknell and Wokingham College (activatelearning.ac.uk) Farnborough 6th Form College: The Sixth Form College Farnborough

• Farnborough College of Technology: Farnborough College of Technology | Ofsted Outstanding - Farnborough College of Technology (farn-ct.ac.uk)

• Henley College: Home | The Henley College Oxfordshire

• Berkshire College of Agriculture: Vocational, Technical, & Higher Education | BCA

• UTC Reading: UTC Reading |

• New Meaning: Offers a range of courses, with opportunities to develop job related skills and interests, life skills, employability skills and Maths and English, along with work experience and work placements: Training | New Meaning