FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Further education means courses you can do after the age of 16. There is an amazing variety of courses available in York, from acedemic subjects like History and Physics to vocational courses like Child Care, Forestry and Construction. There are different levels of courses depending on what GCSEs or other qualifications, if any, you already have.
Get advice and information on courses and the choices open to you from Castlegate, where you can speak to a worker or make an appointment for a guidance interview (if you are over 20 they can arrange for you to see a NextSteps adviser at Merchant House or Future Prospects). You can also contact the colleges (York College or Askham Bryan College), or 6th Form Centres at Fulford, Huntington, Joseph Rowntree and All Saints Schools.
The Learn Direct website has a list of courses available. You can also call their advice line or go through their website and get a guidance adviser to call you back.
For advice about higher education at universities or colleges, get in touch with the places listed under where to go for help.
It may be possible to study part time, or from home through Open Learning Programmes. Ask for details at Castlegate.