Post 16 Options

ttps://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/college-sixth-form-employment-and-training Kent Choices: Here you will find information about Sixth Form and College courses in Kent, all important when researching your options in Year 11. You will also use this website to make your applications online, track their progress and accept offers. 

Guide to making applications on Kent Choices

Many of our students decide to stay on within sixth form.  To view the entry criteria and courses on offer at Maplesden Noakes, please click here https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form/  

www.apprenticeships.org.uk - Want to find out about apprenticeships? Use the apprenticeship website to register for vacancies and look up information. For Post 16 apprenticeships, you would be looking to apply for a Level 2 apprenticeship.   

Want to know the difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship? Traineeships are unpaid work experience placements that last between 6 -10 weeks. They can help support you in functional skills, English and Maths and can be a stepping-stone to a Level 1 course at College. https://www.readytoworkkent.co.uk/   

https://wearencs.com/ National Citizenship Service run programmes specifically for 16 and 17 year olds that want to sign up to experience a summer or autumn programme full of activities and projects aimed at enhancing skills and gaining confidence.   

Check out the '2021 Guide to Careers for School Leavers' published by Rate My Apprenticeship here https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/top-employers/guide?utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=int-03022021-schools-naw-2-guide&dm_i=30Z2,14EEA,7YGUS8,4BKYP,1

Here you can find the latest Careermap Magazine for Parents SBT2269CareermagforParentsIssue5v2FINAL.pdf