Further education colleges offer a range of courses to meet your needs and interests. These include A levels, other academic courses and vocational programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To find out what courses are offered by each college it is best to look at the institution\u2019s own website. Look for the \u201816-18\u2019 or \u2018courses\u2019 section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have a child who attends a special school in Devon, please look at the\u00a0preparing for adulthood<\/a>\u00a0section of the SEND Local Offer. You can also find\u00a0information on the Natspec website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaining qualifications can give you more choice about your future. They show employers, colleges and universities that you have the skills and qualities needed to succeed and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting qualifications can boost your confidence and can help you get a well-paid job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Colleges offer lots of ways in which you can develop your skills, knowledge, and experience through taking part in the social life at college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Decide what and where you would like to study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make an application to the college. You may choose to attend an open day or evening which will give you the opportunity to have a look round and ask questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will probably be asked to attend an interview which will give you the opportunity to ask further questions and explore your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are still at school, your school must provide you with access to independent advice and guidance on all your post 16 options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need more help or are not at school, the Post-16 Learning Participation Team<\/a> provides advice and support to young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For further help and support, you can talk to an impartial adviser at the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900 or web-chat online at nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow @NationalCareers on Twitter<\/a> or on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There may be financial support available, depending on your circumstances. Information can be found at GOV.UK \u2013 16 to 19 Bursary Fund<\/a>, and the college will be able to give you details of how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat this option could do for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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