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.
These are some of the open days and evenings for 2019-20 for colleges accessible from the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area.
There will be lots of sixth form open days across the year too – please check individually with each school for upcoming dates.
Please note, dates may change so please check with the college before your visit.
| SCHOOL/COLLEGE | DATE AND TIME | COMMENTS | WEBSITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILBOROUGH SIXTH FORM COLLEGE | Saturday 14 March 10.00 - 13.00 | www.bilborough.ac.uk | |
| CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE Apprenticeship open evening (Learning Unlimited) at Chesterfield College | Tuesday 17 March 16.30-19.00 Saturday 13 June 10.30-13.30 Apprenticeship open evenings Wednesday 22 April 17.30-19.30 | www.chesterfield.ac.uk | |
| CONFETTI INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES College-level open day | College-level open days Thursday 26 March 18.00-20.00 | www.confetti.ac.uk | |
| DERBY COLLEGE BROOMFIELD HALL | Information evening Wednesday 29 April 17.30 - 19.30 | www.derby-college.ac.uk | |
| DERBY COLLEGE THE ROUNDHOUSE | Apprenticeship information evening Thursday 4 June 17.30 - 19.30 | www.derby-college.ac.uk | |
| DERBY COLLEGE ILKESTON COLLEGE | Information evening Thursday 2 April 17.30 - 19.30 | www.derby-college.ac.uk | |
| LEICESTER COLLEGE Abbey Park, Freemen's Park and St Margaret's Campuses | Campus tour Friday 15 May Abbey Park 9.30-10.30 St Margaret’s Campus: 11.30-12.30 Freemen’s Park Campus: 14.30-15.30 Open day Thursday 25 June 16.00-20.00 | See website for supported learning campus tours | https://leicestercollege.ac.uk |
| LINCOLN COLLEGE | Thursday 19 March 16.30-20.00 Tuesday 12 May 16.30-20.00 Saturday 20 June 10.00-14.00 | www.lincolncollege.ac.uk | |
| LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE | Wednesday 29 April 2020 16.00-19.00 | www.loucoll.ac.uk | |
| NEWARK COLLEGE (LINCOLN COLLEGE) | Saturday 28 March 10.00-13.00 Friday 26 June 16.00-19.00 | www.lincolncollege.ac.uk | |
| NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE (Basford Hall) | Apprenticeship Open Evening Wednesday 3 April 16.30 - 19.00 | www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk | |
| NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE TASTER DAYS | Motor vehicle Friday 13 March 9:00-11:00 Engineering Wednesday 18 March 10:00-12:00 Construction (brickwork) Thursday 19 March 14:00-16:00 | These are free but must be booked ahead as places are limited. Book at www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/study/events/tasters. Check location before attending. | www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk |
| WEST NOTTS COLLEGE Derby Road campus | Campus Tour Tuesday 7 July 16.30-17.00 Thursday 2 July 17.00-18.30 | www.wnc.ac.uk | |
| WEST NOTTS COLLEGE Construction Centre (Station Park - NG17 7RB) | Campus tour Wednesday 8 July 16.30-17:00 | ||
| WEST NOTTS COLLEGE Engineering Innovation Centre (NG17 5FA) | Campus tour Thursday 9 July 16.30-17:00 |