Learning, education and employment
Stay at school or move to a college?
Need help with money?
Get help into employment and training?
Make the right decision for you.
Learning and education options
Available grants and funding
Learning and education options
Staying on at school
You may choose to continue your education at the school you currently attend if it has post-16 provision.
The school will already know what extra help you need and can continue to support you, but now following a post-16 curriculum.
Colleges
There are many organisations in and around Bromley who can offer training courses that can support you towards independence and employment and build on your skills and interests.
Careers advice
The National Careers Service can help you make career decisions throughout your life. From deciding your education route, planning a career change at any age or getting the job that is right for you.
Available grants and funding
If you need help with money whilst studying, there is a range of different bursaries, grants and financial help available.
16-19 Bursary Fund
You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re aged 16 to 19 to help with clothing, books and other equipment for your course.
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)
You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) to cover some of the extra costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.
University and college hardship fund
You could get extra money from your university or college if you’re experiencing financial hardship.
Get help into employment and training
Supported internships
Supported internships are for young people aged 16 to 24 with learning difficulties or learning disabilities, who want to get a job and need extra support to do this.
To be eligible you need an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.
Traineeships
A traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It can last up to six months.
You won’t be paid, but your employers can sometimes give you expenses for things like travel and meals.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships mean you can earn a salary and gain a qualification at the same time. Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.