In Year 11 you’ll need to make decisions about what to do next. Your options might include staying on in your school’s sixth form, choosing a different sixth form, going to college or choosing an apprenticeship.
Whatever your options it can seem quite daunting but the more informed you are, the more likely you are to make the right choice for you.
Visiting sixth forms and colleges before you make your decision can help you work out your next steps. Remember that talking to a careers adviser or teacher in school can also help you plan your future.
Most colleges are offering open days and open evenings at the moment. Keep checking back for more information.
| SCHOOL/COLLEGE | DATE AND TIME | COMMENTS | WEBSITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILBOROUGH SIXTH FORM COLLEGE | Open day Saturday 7 October 2023 9.30-13.30 Wednesday 18 October 2023 16.30-19.00 Saturday 11 November 2023 9.30-13.30 | Booking is required | https://bilborough.ac.uk/school-leavers/open-days |
| BUXTON & LEEK COLLEGE | Open day Saturday 30 September 2023 10.00-13.00 Thursday 16 November 2023 17.00-19.30 Thursday 8 February 2024 17.00-19.30 Saturday 20 April 2024 10.00-13.00 Thursday 16 May 2024 17.00-19.30 | Please check website for subjects covered | www.blc.ac.uk/our-events/ |
| CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE | Open day Tuesday 28 November 2023 15.30-19.00 Wednesday 24 January 2024 15.30-19.00 Wednesday 17 April 2024 15.30-19.00 | www.chesterfield.ac.uk | |
| CONFETTI INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES | College open day Saturday 30 September 2023 10.00-16.00 Undergraduate open day Saturday 14 October 2023 10.00-15.00 | https://confetti.ac.uk/open-days/ | |
| DERBY COLLEGE Broomfield Hall | Open day Wednesday 15 November 2023 17.00-19.00 Wednesday 14 February 2024 17.00-19.00 Wednesday 24 April 2024 17.00-19.00 | Pre-registration is required | https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/event |
| DERBY COLLEGE The Joseph Wright Centre | Open day Wednesday 25 October 2023 17.00-19.00 Wednesday 31 January 2024 17.00-19.00 Wednesday 28 February 2024 17.00-19.00 | Pre-registration is required | https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/event |
| DERBY COLLEGE The Roundhouse | Open day Thursday 9 November 2023 17.00-19.00 Thursday 8 February 2024 17.00-19.00 Thursday 7 March 2024 17.00-19.00 Thursday 6 June 2024 17.00-19.00 (All sites covered) | Pre-registration is required | https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/event |
| DERBY COLLEGE Ilkeston | Open day Wednesday 18 October 2023 17.00-18.30 Wednesday 7 February 2024 17.00-18.30 Wednesday 20 March 2024 17.00-18.30 | Pre-registration is required | https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/event |
| LEICESTER COLLEGE Abbey Park, Freemen's Park & St Margaret's Campuses | Open event Thursday 26 October 2023 16.00-19.30 Saturday 25 November 2023 10.00-14.00 | https://leicestercollege.ac.uk | |
| LINCOLN COLLEGE | Open day Tuesday 17 October 2023 16.00-20.00 Saturday 18 November 2023 10.00-13.00 Tuesday 16 January 2024 16.00-19.00 Saturday 9 March 2024 10.00-13.00 Wednesday 8 May 2024 16.00-19.00 Saturday 22 June 2024 10.00-13.00 | Please check website for subject areas covered | www.lincolncollege.ac.uk |
| LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE | Open day Saturday 7 October 2023 09.30-13.00 Saturday 4 November 2023 09.30-13.30 Saturday 25 November 2023 09.30-13.30 Wednesday 7 February 2024 17.15-19.15 Saturday 11 May 2024 09.30-13.00 | Timed slots - booking essential | www.loucoll.ac.uk/open-day |
| NEWARK COLLEGE (Lincoln College) | Open day Thursday 9 November 2023 16.00-19.00 Wednesday 21 February 2024 16.00-19.00 Thursday 25 April 2024 16.00-19.00 Saturday 8 June 2024 10.00-12.00 | Please check website for subject areas covered | www.lincolncollege.ac.uk |
| NORTH NOTTS COLLEGE Worksop | Open event Saturday 25 November 2023 10.00-12.00 Saturday 3 February 2024 10.00-12.00 | www.nnc.ac.uk | |
| NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE Adams Building | Open evening Wednesday 18 October 2023 17.00-19.00 Wednesday 22 November 2023 17.00-19.00 Wednesday 24 January 2024 17.00-19.00 | Visit the website to check for different subject areas | https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/about-us/events/open-days |
| NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE Basford | Open evening Tuesday 17 October 2023 17.00-19.00 Tuesday 21 November 2023 17.00-19.00 Tuesday 23 January 2024 17.00-19.00 | Visit the website to check for different subject areas | https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/about-us/events/open-days |
| NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE City Hub | Open evening Wednesday 11 October 2023 17.00-19.00 Tuesday 14 November 2023 17.00-19.00 Tuesday 16 January 2024 17.00-19.00 | Visit the website to check for different subject areas | https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/about-us/events/open-days |
| NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE Highfields | Open evening Thursday 12 October 2023 17.00-19.00 Thursday 16 November 2023 17.00-19.00 Wednesday 17 January 2024 17.00-19.00 | Visit the website to check for different subject areas | https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/about-us/events/open-days |
| NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE London Road | Open evening Thursday 19 October 2023 17.00-19.00 Thursday 23 November 2023 17.00-19.00 Thursday 25 January 2024 17.00-19.00 | Visit the website to check for different subject areas | https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/about-us/events/open-days |
| NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE High Pavement | A level open evening Tuesday 10 October 2023 17.00-19.00 Wednesday 15 November 2023 17.00-19.00 Thursday 18 January 2024 17.00-19.00 | https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/about-us/events/open-days | |
| RETFORD POST 16 CENTRE (Worksop College) | Open event Thursday 23 November 2023 15.30-18.30 Thursday 21 March 2024 15.30-18.30 | www.nnc.ac.uk | |
| WEST NOTTS COLLEGE Derby Road Campus | College open day Saturday 7 October 2023 10.00-13.00 Saturday 11 November 2023 10.00-13.00 Thursday 22 February 2024 17.30-19.30 Saturday 15 June 2024 10.00-13.00 Apprenticeship open evening Thursday 13 June 2024 17.30-19.30 | https://www.wnc.ac.uk/open-evenings-and-events/ | |
| WEST NOTTS COLLEGE Construction Centre (Station Park - NG17 7RB) | Construction and Building Services open evening Thursday 7 December 2023 17.30-19:30 | https://www.wnc.ac.uk/open-evenings-and-events/ | |
| WEST NOTTS COLLEGE Engineering Innovation Centre (NG17 5FA) | Engineering, Fabrication and Welding, and Motor Vehicle open evening Thursday 7 December 2023 17.30-19:30 | https://www.wnc.ac.uk/open-evenings-and-events/ | |
| WEST NOTTS COLLEGE Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College | A level open evening Thursday 28 September 2023 17.30-19.30 Tuesday 21 November 2023 17.30-19.30 Wednesday 24 January 2024 17.30-19.30 | https://www.wnc.ac.uk/open-evenings-and-events/ |
Last updated: September 2023