Post 16 Transition with an EHCP
- Introduction
- How the Post 16 transfer process will work
- Timetable for the SEN Post 16 transfer process
- Meeting a young person’s needs
- Finding out about Birmingham placements
- Who should complete the SEN Preference Form
- How to complete the preference form
- Applying for an Independent Specialist Provider (ISP)
Finding out about Birmingham placements
All General Further Education (GFE) Colleges, Sixth Forms and Special Post 16 settings have their own prospectus or booklet that explains what subjects or courses they offer, the facilities they have and what they aim to provide for their students.
You will need to contact these providers directly to request a copy. However, many educational establishments will have a copy of the prospectus on their website.
Birmingham Careers Service Training Providers
How do qualifications compare?
The chart below shows some examples of how different qualifications compare to each other. Depending on what subjects and levels you’ve studied, students may be able to move between different types of qualification. For example: moving from a general education course at Level 2, on to a Diploma at Level 3.
Qualification Comparison
Education type
Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 2 | Level 3-8 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
General education courses |
Foundation level Study Programme |
GCSE grade 1-3 (old D-G) Functional Skills |
GCSE grade 4-9 (old A*-C) Functional Skills |
A Level, AS Level, A2 Level International Baccalaureate |
Degree Masters Degree PhD |
Vocational education courses – including BTEC and City and Guilds* |
Foundation level Study Programme |
Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Level 1 |
Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Level 2 |
Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Level 3 |
HNC, HND Professional Diploma Foundation Degree |
Traineeships/ |
Pre- apprenticeship programme/ Traineeships or internships |
Pre- Apprenticeship programme/ Traineeships |
Apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 plus technical certificates such as BTEC Level 2 |
Advanced Level Apprenticeship NVQ Level 3 plus technical certificates such as BTEC Level 3 |
Higher Apprenticeship NVQ 4, Foundation Degree, HNC or HND |
Supported Internships/ Foundation programmes |
Awards, Certificates or Diplomas at Entry Level 1, 2 or 3 Skills for Life Functional Skills |
Awards, Certificates or Diplomas at Level 1
Essential Skills Functional Skills |
This Study Programme is to help people who haven’t yet reached Level 2, and to prepare your son/daughter to progress on to a Level 2 course, a job with training or an Apprenticeship |
General Further Education Colleges
Further information on General Further Education Colleges, including settings and available courses, can be found in our directory.
Vocational Training Providers
Further information on Vocational Training Providers, including settings and available courses, can be found in our directory.
Training Providers
Open Days
It is important that you attend open days so students and parents or carers can talk to tutors and explore choices before making their decision. You can check college websites and social media pages for details of open days.
College and Sixth Form Open Days
If the details for school you are interested are not shown on the MyEd website please visit the school or college website for details.