About the event

Come along to our Year 11 Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 23 September to find out more about the options available for your child at Barnsley College and Barnsley Sixth Form College after they leave school.

The evening will run from 4.30pm – 7.00pm at Old Mill Lane, Church Street, Barnsley S70 2AX, with rolling presentations running throughout. A guide will be shared with you on the evening detailing which rooms to visit for specific presentations.

Please note, this evening is specifically for parents and/or carers only.

You can find out more about:

• A Levels
• Vocational courses
• Apprenticeships
• T Levels
• Career pathways
• Financial assistance
• Travel advice
• Additional Learning Support
• Enrichment
• Sports Academy
• What your child has been told regarding the options available after school
• The application process and the year ahead

The presentations available to attend on the evening include:

Vocational, T Levels and V Levels Presentation

The Vocational pathways offer hands-on courses across different levels of study, from Bricklaying to Hairdressing, Esports to Childcare – and much more. Find out more about this pathway and routes in to Higher Education. T Levels offer a mixture of classroom learning, work experience and hands-on opportunities. Learn more about this pathway and how it could benefit your child. V Levels will be qualifications for 16 to 18 year olds. They are for young people who would prefer a mixture of the academic depth of A Levels with the hands-on experience of technical education when they come to College. This means students will be able to combine V Levels with A levels, creating a programme that reflects their interests and career ambitions.

A Levels Presentation

Students can study three subjects at A Level, offering a more traditional classroom and exam-based pathway. Find out whether this could be a good option for your child in this presentation.

Apprenticeship Presentation

For students looking to earn whilst learning, an apprenticeship can offer a fantastic opportunity. Come along to find out what is required, tips for finding an employer and what opportunities are available.

University-level study at Barnsley College University Centre (BCUC)

Discover your child's next steps after College and explore the opportunities available right here in Barnsley. BCUC is their gateway to high-quality higher education close to home. Join us to learn more about the courses on offer, get practical advice on the application process, and find out about the student finance support available to help them succeed.

Timings

Each presentation will be delivered at 4.45pm, 5.30pm and 6.15pm. These are repeat sessions, so you only need to attend each presentation that you are interested in once.

There is no need to book for this event.

Can’t Attend?

A virtual presentation will be delivered in October for those who are unable to attend. For more information and to register your interest please visit this page.

Your child will have the opportunity to visit College at our forthcoming Open Days on:

Open Day – Wednesday 7 October 2026, 4.00pm – 7.00pm

Open Day – Thursday 26 November 2026, 4.00pm – 7.00pm

Open Day – Saturday 23 January 2027, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Please visit our Parent and Carer information page.