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Sixth Form Student Information

Sixth Form Student Careers Information

Careers Library

Barton Court has a well-resourced Careers Library in the Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre which is open every day for sixth form students to access. Students can use the careers library to research information on careers, further and higher education courses, employment and job hunting, gap years and volunteering etc.

Links and further advice

There are many options available for students at Post 16 and Post 18, the following links can help you when exploring your options:

Options at 16 and beyond

https://virtualschool.lea.kent.sch.uk/post16/options-at-16-and-beyond/

Options with your subject

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm

https://targetcareers.co.uk/guide-to-your-future

The Complete University Guide

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

Alternatives to University

http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/

Money isn't everyone's priority, but maybe a factor for you when choosing a degree. Use this link to help you understand your choices in greater depth: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-41693230 (our Higher Education handout at www.cxk.org/resources can also help you further).

THESE WEBSITES WILL HELP YOU WHEN MAKING APPLICATIONS:

Applying for Post 16 options

www.kentchoices4u.com

Applying for Higher Education

https://www.ucas.com/

Applying for Apprenticeships

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/

FINANCE FOR EDUCATION AT FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION CAN BE A CONCERN, THE FOLLOWING LINKS CAN ASSIST YOU:

Student Finance for Education

https://www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance

Student Finance for Higher Education

https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login