Out of Area Providers
Bishop Burton College
Coming to College can be a daunting experience. But don't worry - Bishop Burton College has a strong reputation for the level of advice and support that is available to all its learners.
www.bishopburton.ac.ukBishop Grosseteste College
Established in 1862, Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln enjoys a long-standing reputation as an independent Anglican higher education institution.
www.bishopg.ac.ukDoncaster College
Doncaster College is the largest provider of further education in South Yorkshire. It is also one of the largest providers of higher education in the region.
www.don.ac.ukEast Riding College
East Riding College welcomes more than 1,500 full-time students every year, with thousands more taking part-time and higher education courses.
www.eastridingcollege.ac.ukGoole College
Learners join us at Goole College for a variety of reasons, they may wish to gain qualifications to develop their chosen careers or progress to higher education.
www.goole-college.co.ukHull College
Whatever your age, your lifestyle, commitments or ambition Hull College can help you gain the skills and qualifications you need to set you on the pathway to career success.
www.hull-college.ac.ukLincoln College
Based over two sites in Lincolnshire, in Lincoln City Centre and at Gainsborough, we are the largest educational institution in the County, with around 9,000 students of whom 2,500 are full-time.
www.lincolncollege.ac.ukPortland College
Portland College is a vibrant national College for people with a wide range of disabilities. We provide first class education and vocational training for up to 300 students aged 16 upwards.
www.portland.ac.ukSelby College
Whatever your interests, your future will be brighter by choosing a course with Selby College -Yorkshire's No1 college. We offer a wide range of subjects for your career development and leisure interests.
www.selby.ac.ukWilberforce Sixth Form College
This website gives you a taste of the exciting opportunities and excellent facilities that Wilberforce College has for you. Not only is there a wide range of courses, there are lots of sports, drama, music, charity events, social activities….and more for you to enjoy.
www.wilberforce.ac.ukWyke Sixth Form College
Wyke takes a pride in the progress of its students and the work of its staff. The College is large enough to offer a broad range of subjects but on a small enough scale to mean that students are valued and their achievements recognised.
www.wyke.ac.ukOther Area Prospectuses
Doncaster Area Prospectus
http://www.doncasterchoices1419.org.ukEast Riding & Hull Area Prospectus
http://www.logonmoveon.co.ukLincolnshire & Rutland Area Prospectus
http://www.14-19.infoBenefits Information
Education Maintenance Allowance EMA
The official website provides details of this scheme and how it could help you to afford learning after the age of 16.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp/ema/Education Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
Offers advice and guidance on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK.
http://www.egas-online.org.ukUniaid
Uniaid is an independent charity which aims to help young people overcome the financial hurdles to higher education.
http://www.uniaid.org.uk16-19 Transport Support
Carry on learning with up to £30 per week.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelpYoung People
Provides a range of government information on financial support for learning. Managing money and benefits for young people.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/fs/enStudent Finance Direct
There’s financial support from the government to help with the costs of higher education, available through the Student Finance England service.
http://www.studentsupportdirect.co.ukAdult Learning Grant
The Adult Learning Grant is a means-tested allowance for 19- to 31-year-olds in England who are studying full time for a first full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/Adultlearninggrant/index.htmProgression Information
Aimhigher
This portal provides information to enable decision-making by people comtemplating entering HE, covering institutions and courses, financial advice and support, the applications process and student life
http://www.aimhigher.ac.ukThe National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth
The National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth works with specialist providers and universities.
http://www.nagty.ac.ukApprenticeships
Information about apprenticeships, including the opportunity to apply for apprenticeship vacancies online
www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Consortium for Learning
Raising the profile and increasing participation in Workbased Learning
www.cflhumber.org.ukYouth Information Service
Lots of advice on a wide range of issues plus a free enquiry service.
http://www.gbyoc.org.uk/yis/Gapyear.com
Includes information on the range of gap year options open to young people.
http://www.gapyear.comLabour Market Information (LMI)
Food & Drink, Chemicals, Engineering, Retail and Health & Social Care are just some of the key occupational sectors in the Humber. This site has lots of information about employment trends and work opportunities in the Humber and beyond".
http://www.lmihumber.co.ukLearndirect
Advice on courses and job profiles
http://www.learndirect.co.ukLearning and Skills Council Youth Channel
Includes directory with study and career information
http://www.lsc.gov.uk/national/youth/Merlin Help Students
Student information portal for students aiming to study in further or higher education.
http://www.merlinhelpsstudents.comNeed2Know
Sections cover health, moeny, entertainment, travel, relationships, learning, work, law, housing and environment.
http://www.need2know.co.ukNew Deal
This page relates to the New Deal for Young People aged 18-24, FAQs and an outline of how the scheme operates in relation to young people.
http://www.newdeal.gov.uk/newdeal.asp?DealID=1824Prospects
The UK's official graduate careers website gives information on the range of options available after taking a degree-level qualification.
http://www.prospects.ac.ukSupport 4 Learning
The section on money covers bank accounts, grants and loans, awards and bursaries, and money management, including tips and links to organisations' websites.
http://www.support4learning.org.ukTheSite.org
Owned and run by the charity YouthNet UK, this website aims to provide information for young people to make informed decisions and life choices.
http://www.thesite.org/Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
Central organisation which processes applications for full time under graduate courses at UK universities and colleges.
http://www.ucas.com/Careers Portal
Connexions
Sections on careers, learning, health, housing, free time, work, money, relationships, rights and travel.
http://www.connexions-direct.comDfES, Young People's Gateway
Areas cover topics including financial support, learning, tests and qualifications, students with special needs, voluntary work, going to university/college.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/youngpeopleDirectgov
Includes sections on making choices at 14-19 - how to choose subjects and which courses / where to study; leaving school and finding work; funding information; gap years and volunteering.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/educationandlearning/index.htmIGEN
Working with young people – advice on progression for 19+ learners
http://www.igengroup.co.uk/DCSF, Young People's Gateway
Areas cover topics including financial support, learning, tests and qualifications, students with special needs, voluntary work, going to university/college.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/youngpeople14-19 Area Prospectuses
Link to the national portal for e-prospectuses
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/index.cfm?sid=41Special Needs Advice
After 16
A site informing young disabled people about opportunities available to them at age 16+ adn the services they should be able to recieve.
http://www.after16.org.ukDeaf and Creative
This site is aimed at young deaf people considering what to do after school or college, and at deaf university students and graduates.
http://www.deafandcreative.ac.ukMy Future Choices
The site provides general information for young people with disabilities about their future choices.
http://www.myfuturechoices.org.ukRNIB - The Student Site
This site is aimed specifically at blind and partially sighted students, with information about studying and university, jobs and careers, and using technology to support.
http://www.rnib.org.ukSkill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
The website contains information of specific interest to people with disabililtes. Case studies of students' experiences are included, along with a discussion forum (registration necessary).
http://www.skill.org.ukThe Association of National Specialist Colleges
The NATSPEC website contains a searchable directory of colleges which cater for students with a wide range of disabilities and special needs.
http://www.natspec.org.ukTrans-active (MENCAP)
This MENCAP site is aimed at teenages/young people with learning disabilities
http://www.trans-active.org.ukJobs and Employment Information
Jobs4U - A Connexions Site
Excellent site that gives information on the skills and qualifications needed for entry to a range of jobs.
http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/Jobcentre Plus
Leaving Education section includes advice on getting jobs, training for the future, and obtaining financial and practical help.
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.ukJobseekers-uk.com
Tips on interview technique and presenting CVs but it is not aimed specifically at young people.
http://www.jobseekers-uk.comWorktrain
Jobs and careers information site, containing information from Jobcentre Plus
http://www.worktrain.gov.uk