21.08.25
What to do next
I’m
feeling anxious and nervous
It is normal to feel nervous on significant days like this. If you are feeling anxious please talk to your family, friends or teachers as they will want to help you. Whatever results you get, be assured that there is a range of support and options available for you.
I have achieved the grades to progress to my chosen Post-16 destination
You should already have been given the next steps to proceed from your chosen post-16 destination. It is strongly recommended that you enrol at your first choice on the same day as receiving your results to avoid disappointment. If you are unsure, check their website or contact them directly to confirm. If you have accepted more than one offer, please email the institution you no longer wish to attend to inform them that you will not be taking up their offer.
I have not achieved the grades I’d hoped for
Don’t panic, there are other options and pathways that you can take. Your first steps should be to contact the sixth form school/college you had applied to as they might still be able to offer you a place on your chosen course. Each school/college will have its own procedures and they may ask you to email your results first before they can make a decision.
If it is not possible for you to continue with your original choice of course, the sixth form/college may advise arranging an appointment between them and yourself to discuss an alternative course or subject.
I did not achieve 4 – 9 grade in English / Maths
Speak with your intended sixth form/college as it may be possible to re-sit your exams at the same time as your new course.
Alternatively, many training providers offer, alongside their study programmes / apprenticeships, an accredited qualification called Functional Skills in maths and English which is an alternative to GCSEs
Functional Skills start from either entry level or level 2 depending on your results. Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English is equivalent to a GCSE level 4 which employers and many UK universities now accept.
(Please check with the individual university when applying).
The above doesn’t apply to me
There are still other options to explore such as training providers who offer apprenticeships and study programmes.
Shaw Trust work in partnership with the LA, post-16 providers and other funded agencies to source a range of study programme, apprenticeship, supported internship and work experience opportunities.
Shaw Trust will be holding a drop-in service at their offices in Romford.
Drop-in Sessions:
Thursday 21st August 2025 10am – 5pm
Friday 22nd August 2025 10am – 5pm
Venue:
Shaw Trust, First Floor, Tollgate House, 96-98 Market Place, Romford, RM1 3ER
Alternatively email any queries to Haveringenquiries@shaw-trust.org.uk
Alternatives to A-Levels
BTEC level
A BTEC is a vocational qualification studied at school or college. They tend to be work-related and are ideal for any student who prefers more practical-based learning. BTEC qualifications allow you to continue further study at university or enter the workforce.
T Levels
T Levels have been created as an A level alternative. They are two year courses that offer classroom based learning alongside an industry placement and are the equivalent of 3 A levels.
T Levels have been created in collaboration with leading employers and businesses so that their content meets industry needs and prepares the student for work, further training or study.
T level qualifications will allow you to continue further study at university.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine on the job training and studying for a qualification, usually one day a week at a college or training centre. At the end of your apprenticeship you will gain a nationally recognised qualification alongside the required skills and knowledge to proceed with your chosen career or a higher level apprenticeship.
Study Programmes
Study programmes are flexible programmes built around the needs of the individual. They include work experience and non-qualification activities that support you to progress to further or higher education (HE) or to employment.
Supported Internships
Supported internships are structured, work-based study programmes for 16 to 24-year-olds with SEND, who have an education, health and care (EHCP) plan. They are a great opportunity to improve the life chances of young people with SEND by supporting them into sustained, paid employment.
Havering School Sixth Forms
Drapers’ Academy
Website: https://www.drapersacademy.com/ Telephone: 01708 371331
Email: admin@drapersacademy.com
Harris Rainham Sixth Form
Lambs Lane South, Rainham, Essex RM13 9XD
Website: https://www.harrisrainhamsixthform.org.uk/ Telephone: 01708 552811
Email: info@harrisrainhamsixthform.org.uk
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School
Website: https://www.sacredheartofmary.net/ Telephone: 01708 222 660
Email: admin@mary.havering.sch.uk
St Edward’s Academy
Website: https://www.steds.org.uk/ Telephone: 01708 730462
Email: info@steds.org.uk
The Campion School
Website: https://www.thecampionschool.org.uk/ Telephone: 01708 452332
Email: admissions@thecampionschool.org.uk
The Coopers’ Company & Coborn School
Website: https://www.cooperscoborn.org.uk/ Telephone: 01708 250500
Email: info@cooperscoborn.org.uk
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Website: https://www.fbaok.co.uk/ Telephone: 01708 447368
Email: sixthformadmissions@fbaok.co.uk
Local Sixth Form College / FE College
NCC - Havering Colleges Sixth Form
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/havering-sixth-form-campus
Telephone: 01708 514400
Email: mainoffice@havering-sfc.ac.uk
NCC - Havering Colleges Ardleigh Green Campus
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/havering-campuses
Telephone: 01708 455011
Email: admissions@havering-college.ac.uk
NCC - Rainham Construction & Engineering Campus
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/rainham-campus
Telephone: 01708 455011
Email: admissions@havering-college.ac.uk
NCC - Redbridge Campus
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/campus/redbridge-campus/ Telephone: 0330 135 9000
Email: info@ncclondon.ac.uk
NCC – Hackney Campus
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/hackney-campus/ Telephone: 0330 135 9000
Email: info@ncclondon.ac.uk
NCC – Epping Forest Campus
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/epping-forest-campus/ Telephone: 0330 135 9000
Email: info@ncclondon.ac.uk
NCC – Tower Hamlets Campus
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/tower-hamlets-campus/ Telephone: 020 7510 7510
Email: info@ncclondon.ac.uk
NCC – Ilford Campus
Website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/ilford-campus/ Telephone: 0330 135 9000
Email: info@ncclondon.ac.uk
Local Training Providers
Falltricks Hairdressing Academy
Website: https://www.falltricksacademy.com Telephone: 01708 728054
Email: billy@falltricksacademy.com
Falltricks Hairdressing Academy offer apprenticeships in hairdressing and barbering, and private courses. Falltricks also offer fully funded, full time hairdressing and barbering qualifications to students 16-19 years old.
Halls of Ivy
Website: https://www.hallsofivy.co.uk/ Telephone: 01708 766 395 Mobile: 07851 913532
Online contact form: https://www.hallsofivy.co.uk/contactus
Halls of Ivy specialise in training for the hairdressing, beauty therapy and barbering industries. Their in-house employment support includes writing your C.V, completing application forms, and gaining work experience. They also offer pathways to qualifications in I.C.T, maths and English.
Employment
Education
Training Group Ltd (EET Group)
Website: https://www.eetgroup.co.uk Telephone: 07745388128
Email: hello@eetgroup.co.uk
EET Group is an education consultancy and training service provider. Supporting young people into Funded Training, Industry Placement, Work Experience, Apprenticeships and Study Programmes.
Ixion Holdings – Part of Shaw Trust
Website: https://www.ixionholdings.com/ Telephone: 01245 505 630
Email: info@ixionholdings.com
Ixion support young people into employment with training, Apprenticeships, qualifications and Study Programmes. Transforming lives through skills, employment, enterprise and innovation.
Final Checks Makeup & Hair Academy
Website: https://www.finalchecksacademy.com Telephone: 01708 459644
Email: info@final-checks.com
Final Checks Makeup and Hair Academy is an independent academy offering full time and short courses in film, TV, theatre & fashion. Their offer also includes fully funded Level 2 VTCT Barbering and Level 2 VTCT Hair and Beauty courses for 16-18 year olds.
London Learning Consortium (LLC)
Website: https://www.londonlc.org.uk/ Telephone: 0208 774 4040
Email: info@londonlc.org.uk
London Learning Consortium offer study programmes, apprenticeships, and Early Careers programmes for young people in the Construction, Digital and Creative Sectors.
TALPER Supported Internships
Website: https://www.talper.co.uk Telephone: 07756592980 / 07756592981
Email: info@talper.co.uk
TALPER offer young people aged 16-24 who are in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) real life work experience whilst being supported by a job coach on site. Equipping them with the workplace skills necessary to aid them in achieving independence and sustainable paid employment.
Local Post-16 providers outside of Havering
Anglo European School
Website: https://www.aesessex.co.uk/ Telephone: 01277 354018
Email: enquiries@aesessex.co.uk
Barking & Dagenham College
Website: https://www.barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk/ Telephone: 020 8090 3020
Online contact form: https://barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk/contact/get-in-touch
Barking Abbey Comprehensive
Website: https://www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk/sixth-form/ Telephone: 020 3967 7030
Email: 6thform@barkingabbeyschool.co.uk
Becket Keys CoE Free School
Website: https://www.becketkeys.org/sixth-form Telephone: 01277 286600
Email: office@becketkeys.org
Brampton Manor Academy
Website: https://www.bramptonmanor.org/About/ Telephone: 0207 5400 500
Email: sixthform@bramptonmanor.org
Chelmsford College
Website: https://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/ Telephone: 01245 26 56
Online contact form: https://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/contact-form.asp
East London Arts & Music
Website: https://www.elam.co.uk/ Telephone: 0207 515 2159
Email: info@elam.co.uk
Elutec
Website: https://www.elutec.co.uk/sixth-form/ Telephone: 0203 773 4670
Email: interest@elutec.co.uk
Fashion Retail Academy
Website: https://www.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk/ Telephone: 0207 307 2345
Online contact form: www.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk/contact/get-in-touch
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Website: https://www.harrischaffordhundred.org.uk/5/sixth-form
Telephone: 01375 484580
Email: info@harrischaffordhundred.org.uk
Newham FE College
Website: https://www.newham.ac.uk/
Telephone: 020 8257 4000 (East Ham Campus) 020 8257 4000 (Stratford Campus)
Email: ExternalEnquiries@newham.ac.uk
Local Post-16 providers outside of Havering
Newham Sixth Form College
Website: https://www.newvic.ac.uk/ Telephone: 020 7473 4110
Email: info@newvic.ac.uk
Shenfield High School
Website: https://www.shenfield.essex.sch.uk/6th-form/ Telephone: 01277 219131
Email: shs@shenfield.essex.sch.uk
South Essex College
Website: https://www.southessex.ac.uk/ Telephone: 0345 52 12345
Email: learning@southessex.ac.uk
St Martins School
Website: https://www.st-martins.essex.sch.uk/ Telephone: 01277 238300
Email: enquiries@st-martins.essex.sch.uk
The Warren School
Website: https://www.thewarrenschool.net/ Telephone: 020 8270 4500
Email: office@thewarrenschool.net
USP College
Website: https://www.uspcollege.ac.uk/
Telephone: 01268 756 111 (Seevic Campus) 01375 370 121 (Palmer’s Campus)
Email: info@uspcollege.ac.uk
Writtle College
Website: https://www.writtle.ac.uk/ Telephone: 01245 424200
Email: info@writtle.ac.uk
Useful careers and help website links
National Careers Service
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/careers-helpline-for-teenagers
Find an apprenticeship job search
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships
Mental Health support for young people
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/ https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/
Havering Community Hub
https://www.haveringcommunityhub.com/havering
Havering Youth Services www.havering.gov.uk/youthservice
Volunteering
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/opportunities-for-young-people
https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/who-else/volunteering
https://www.elatt.org.uk/students/volunteering
https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/next-steps/work-experience
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/
Raising Participation Age
The Government has increased the age to which all young people in England must continue in education or training. It’s called raising the participation age or RPA. Find out more about the age you can leave school.
https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school
Please note it is the legal duty of the young person to participate in either education, employment with training or volunteering post 16. This is because you deserve the best opportunities to achieve your potential; it has been proven that remaining in education or training for longer:
• helps develop the skills needed for adult life
• encourages achievement of full potential
• raises aspirations and expectations
• reduces the likelihood of unemployment
• increases income earning potential and
• encourages positive attitudes towards lifelong learning.
Parents will still qualify for Child Benefit if their child is under 20 and they stay in approved education or training. Once a child leaves education before they are 18, parents will need to tell the Tax Credit Office and the Child Benefit Office.
For more information please click the links below:
https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit-16-19
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-andyour-family-quick-guide/universal-credit-further-information-forfamilies#:~:text=When%20your%20child%20turns%2016,in%20eligible%20 education%20or%20training