Your education options
A new course for students aged between 14 and 19, taught partly
in school or college and partly in the workplace. Find out what
you'll get out of taking a diploma, and where you can do it.
If you're under 20 and pregnant or already a parent and you're
having trouble finding childcare, a Care to Learn grant could help
you to stay in education or training.
Taking exams can be a stressful time, so cram up on our tips to
make it go as smoothly as possible. What to do before an exam, life
after exams, and who to talk to for help.
If you seriously break the rules, the school may have no option
but to exclude you. This can be for a fixed period of time, or
permanent. Find out what your rights are if this happens to
you.
Taking a gap year between school/college and higher education or
a job can offer you an exciting and challenging opportunity either
in the UK or overseas. Here are some useful links to organisations
that can tell you more.
Where to find study support in the borough, useful websites and
KCcentral's top tips for keeping control of your homework.
There is a centre in North Kensington which will help you
with your studies - whether that’s revision for exams, coursework
or university entrance.
When can you leave school? Find out more about what the law
says, and what you can do afterwards, from further education at
college or sixth form to apprenticeships and starting work.
Truancy, playing truant, bunking off - it all means taking time
off school without permission. Find out what the law is and what
can happen to you (and your parents) if you bunk off - and who you
can talk to.
The Virtual School gives educational support to all children in
the care of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It
supports Looked After Children to reach their full potential and
can provide children with one-to-one study support.
Work Related Learning gives you the chance to learn and practice
the skills you'll need in the workplace while you're still at
school.