Croydon Virtual School

Our aim to better the educational and employment outcomes, as well as the life chances, of each and every child who passes through or stays in the care of us.

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Post-16 support for young people

How we support young people

Our Post-16 team supports care-experienced young people aged 16 to 19. We also support young people up to age 25 if they have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

We work with young people, carers, social workers, education providers and other services to help young people achieve their education, training and employment goals.

Each young person has an allocated advisory teacher or education adviser who supports and advocates for them throughout their post-16 education.

The advisory teacher or education adviser:

  • attends and contributes to termly Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings
  • helps identify and address barriers to learning
  • provides advice and guidance on education, training and employment
  • supports young people to explore their next steps and progression opportunities

Careers advice

Young people can get careers advice and support at our weekly drop-in service.

When
Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm

Where
Croydon Clocktower
Katherine Street
Croydon
CR0 1NX

The service can help with:

  • finding education, training and employment opportunities
  • CVs and job applications
  • career planning
  • skills assessments
  • finding other services and providers that can offer support

16 to 19 Bursary Fund

Eligible students may receive a bursary of up to £1,200 to help with the costs of staying in education or training.

It can help with essential costs such as:

  • travel to school or college
  • books
  • equipment or clothing needed for a course
  • lunch on days you study or train

The amount awarded depends on the young person’s individual circumstances and actual financial need.

Schools, colleges and training providers are responsible for assessing applications. Young people should contact their education or training provider to find out if they are eligible and how to apply..

Find out more about the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund.

Post-16 Youth Directory

Email post16vs@croydon.gov.uk if you would information about:

  • local education and training providers
  • further education colleges
  • wellbeing services
  • careers advice and support