Personalised pathways

Do you need a bit more time to build your confidence and gain basic qualifications? If so, this type of pathway may suit you.

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What will I learn?

You'll get help to pick options that fit your needs and improve your chances of success in the future. Most people do a mix of:

functional skills courses - everyone needs these practical skills to get on in life
work-related courses - these prepare you for work by adding to the experiences and skills you can offer employers
personal and social development courses - these build your confidence and teamwork skills and help you to organise yourself.

You'll get help to plan your future and pick options that fit your needs. You could:

study for more qualifications - like GCSEs, the Foundation Diploma, the Higher Diploma, BTECs and other vocational qualifications
get a job with training
do an Apprenticeship
prepare for supported employment and/or independent living.

Speak to the people who are already helping you - your tutor, teachers, learning support staff, parents and Connexions personal adviser.

Find out more about subject-based options.

Whatever you've achieved in school, there's a post-16 learning route to suit you.

Maria's planning to study in two different colleges.