Post 16
Routes
There are many different routes for you to choose to follow. If you are unclear about which route is right for you or you have already chosen a career path but don’t know your choices or who will help you get there, then there are a number of resources that you can use to seek advice and guidance. Connexions is a service for young people providing impartial information, advice, guidance, and support, on a wide range of opportunities and issues.
Connexions works in partnership with a wide range of organisations which support young people. These include housing, benefits, personal finance, health, community activities and volunteering opportunities.
Every young person living and learning in North Tyneside has a named Connexions Personal Adviser, to provide impartial information advice and guidance to help your child explore their aspirations and career planning. For Woodlawn this is Jill Anderson, you can talk to her about a range of topics including:
Career Planning
• Advice on college, university and other possible further education routes
• Applications to employment and training
• CV and interview technique
• Financial Support for Learning, including grants and bursaries
• Personal development opportunities including social activities and volunteering
• Referrals to placement projects such as Helping Hands.
Are you entitled to a Bursary to support your Post 16 study ?
The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund provides financial help to young people aged 16 to 19 who face financial barriers to participating in education or training, provided they meet agreed standards of attendance, behaviour and progress.
In North Tyneside, all secondary schools with a sixth form have agreed a joint scheme called the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for North Tyneside Schools’. The scheme is being administered on behalf of schools by North Tyneside Council and is dependent on funding received from the Government.