You have to stay in some form of learning until you're 18 years old.
If you're in England, after Year 11 you can:
- stay in full time education, like school, college or home education
- do work-based learning, like an apprenticeship
- do full time work alongside part time learning that leads to an accredited qualification
- volunteer for at least 20 hours each week and do this alongside part time learning that leads to an accredited qualification
- be self-employed, and do this alongside part time learning that leads to an accredited qualification
It's up to you to make sure you stay in some form of learning until you're 18. You have to make your own decisions about how you want to do this.
What to do if you're having problems on your course
If you're having any problems with your course, talk to:
- your course tutor
- college support workers
- learner support services, sometimes called student wellbeing
- your social worker or personal adviser
If you've started a course but you're not enjoying it, think about swapping to do something else rather than leaving college.
Speak to your tutor and social worker or personal adviser before you make any decisions so that you understand your options.
Contact helendann@sthelens.gov.uk who can support you to look for other options.
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