Education and learning age 11 to 16

Information for parents and carers with children of secondary school age.

• Apply for a secondary school place

  Find out how to apply for a secondary school place if your child lives in Bristol.

• Check the performance of schools

  Search for primary, secondary and special needs schools and colleges near you, and check their performance including Ofsted reports.

• Home education

  Information on part time and full-time home schooling.

• Options for education and training after 16

  Young people have to stay in education or training until they're 18, different ways of doing this, including studying part-time.

• Courses for 14 to 19 year olds

  Find out what courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area. 

• Become an apprentice

  Find out how apprenticeships work, what you'll get from an apprenticeship and how to apply. 

• Find an apprenticeship

  Find out what courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area. 

• Careers advice from the BBC

  The BBC explain the world of work with advice from people who've found the right path for them. Explore careers and find your perfect job. 

• Career advice for young people with SEND

  Information for parents and carers to help young adults with SEND take their first steps into work when they leave school.  

• Career advice helpline

  Call the National Careers Service helpline for information and advice about jobs, careers and training. 

• UCAS

  Search for courses, universities, colleges and apprenticeships. Get advice to help you choose your future career path.