This section provides information about educational provision in Wiltshire for young people aged 16 and above. For example sixth form, college and universities.
After the age of 16, students can start to make more choices about their education. Courses can be chosen based on personal interests, or a desire to work in a certain job. For those preferring employment focused studies, there are courses that can lead to careers from engineering to hospitality for example.
Campuses will usually reflect their specialist areas, so arranging a visit will help give an idea of the environment, and if it is going to be right for the student. The sixth forms, colleges and universities listed below are in or around Wiltshire. If a student has an EHCP, these campuses are likely to be offered depending on the particular needs in their plan, and where they live.
Colleges
Colleges offer a campus dedicated to learners aged over the age of 16 years old. They are not attached to a school so will not have younger students present. The courses range from a higher level of academic study like English or maths, or employment focused topics such as computer programming or agriculture.
Specialist colleges
Specialist colleges have developed to meet the particular needs of students. The staff will be trained and have access to further training and are supported by equipment and school spaces that help enable those with specialist learning needs.
Special schools with sixth forms
There are a number of special schools in Wiltshire which have sixth forms. This can offer a familiar environment for transition and an educational setting with a good understanding of pupils personal pathways who have moved up within the school. The specialist nature of the school also means access to staff with specialist training, equipment and spaces to support learning needs. When attached to a school sixth forms will not take students over the age of 18 due to the mixing with younger students on the campus.
Universities
These educational settings are usually larger places than colleges and offer what is known as higher education. These courses can help you focus on a certain area of work or help further your research in your area of interest. Ages range from 18 years and older on these campuses as the education usually requires previous college course qualifications. For more information visit: Advice for parents, guardians and carers: UCAS
Statutory Information and Guidance
Transitions, 16+
Apprenticeship
Supported Internship
Travel 16+
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