{"id":714,"date":"2015-03-06T12:18:25","date_gmt":"2015-03-06T12:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/educationandchildren\/?page_id=714"},"modified":"2025-05-21T09:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:59:07","slug":"post-16-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/post-16-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-16 education"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Post-16 education<\/h1><\/header>

Information and guidance about the options available to you post-16 and what to expect when leaving secondary education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Choosing what to do next<\/h2><\/header>

The government has increased the age to which all young people in England are required to continue in education or training. This does not mean you have to stay in school. At the end of year 11, it\u2019s time to think about your options for the future and to make decisions for the next year or two.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Things to consider<\/h2><\/header>

When thinking about your future, it’s crucial to focus on what works best for you. It’s totally normal to check in with your friends and see what they’re up to, but remember to make choices that are right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Your options<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/header>