Advice & Information
16 to 19 education: financial support for students (guide for institutions)
Advice for institutions on the financial support young people may be able to access to help them participate in education and training. Please access the GOV.UK site for further information: 16 to 19 education: financial support for students (guide for institutions)
Adult education and training
In this section you can explore adult learning opportunities: Skills for Life: free courses Adult learning services Adult learning and employment E-learning training courses Environmental health courses Highfield e-learning Open Age: adult learning Nova: new opportunities Free learning courses Should you have any queries, please…
Apprenticeships
Please find below information about apprenticeships. Also, apprenticeship opportunities are regularly offered in Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC): A guide to apprenticeships The A-Z of apprenticeships GOV.UK: Become an apprentice Apprenticeships: 14 to 19-years-olds National Careers Service Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) Apprenticeships Programme…
Bursaries, scholarships and awards
Students in higher education can apply for money directly from their university or college on top of any other student finance - you don’t have to pay this money back. Each university or college has their own rules about bursaries, scholarships and awards, eg: who…
Dance and Drama Awards: funding for students
If you are aged 16 to 23 and show talent and a likelihood to succeed in the industry, you could get a Dance and Drama Award (DaDA) to help with fees and living costs at one of 17 private dance and drama schools. Apply direct…
Educational, training and employment opportunities for young people
You can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays. However, you must then do one of the following until you are 18: stay in full-time education, for example at a college start an…
ESOL (English to Speakers of other Languages) courses
In this section you can explore ESOL learning opportunities: NOVA New Opportunities Morley College The Clement James Centre Response Community Projects Workers Education Association (WEA) Should you have any queries, please contact the Family Information Service
Free learning courses
Details of free learning courses to help you continue your learning, whatever your age or interests: Alison Setting up a free account gives access to over 1000 courses. Courses in the IT category help you learn everything from standard Microsoft packages through to coding and game…
Kensington and Chelsea libraries newsletters
To access the Kensington and Chelsea Libraries newsletters, visit: Library service newsletter | Kensington and Chelsea. Should you have any queries, please contact the Family Information Service
Learner Support: financial help for over 19s
If you’re aged 19 or over, on a further education course and facing financial hardship, you could get Learner Support. You apply to your learning provider (for example your college) for Learner Support. How much you get depends on your circumstances. The money can help…
More information for young people - training and employment
Free course for young people to support careers in construction Sir Simon Milton Scholarships Free courses for jobs Colleges and training providers offering free places for level 3 qualifications Octavia Foundation internships and apprenticeships Prince's Trust City Lions - education training employment Useful organisations and…
Post-16 educational options
A list of colleges and educational options can be found in the following link: Click here to access a list of Post-16 Options
Post-16 educational options
You can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays. You must then do one of the following until you’re 18: stay in full-time education, for example at a college start an apprenticeship or…
Schools, education and learning
The education system in the UK is divided into five stages, the early years (which is non-compulsary for children from birth to 5 years old), primary education (5 to 11 years old), secondary education (11-16 years old which is the end of compulsory education), further education,…
Traineeships
Please find below information about traineeships. Also, apprenticeship opportunities are regularly offered in Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC): GOV.UK: What is a traineeship GOV.UK: Find a traineeship Careers helpline for teenagers National Careers Service Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) careers portal Should you have…
University and college hardship funds
You could get extra money from your university or college if you’re experiencing financial hardship. You may be, for example: a student with children, especially single parents a mature student with existing financial commitments from a low-income family disabled a student that was previously in…