Alternative Pathways
Apprenticeships
A paid route straight into skilled work. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with a recognised qualification — and are available in everything from engineering and finance to creative arts and healthcare. We help every student explore this route and connect with real opportunities.
Further Education
Local FE colleges offer an enormous range of courses — vocational, technical, creative and professional. If your child knows what they want to do but not whether A Levels are the right route, FE is often the answer.
T Levels
A relatively new qualification that combines classroom learning with a substantial industry placement. Equivalent in size to three A Levels, T Levels are a genuine high-status alternative for students who want a more applied route into skilled careers or higher education.






