Next Steps: Further Education, Apprenticeships and Careers

This page provides information about local and regional next‑step options including colleges, apprenticeships and universities. Students and parents are encouraged to attend open events and explore options early.

Further Education Colleges & Open Events

Warwickshire College Group (WCG)

A group of colleges offering a wide range of technical, vocational and academic courses.

Moreton Morrell College (WCG)

Specialist land‑based college offering courses in animal care, agriculture, equine and countryside management.

Rugby College (WCG)

Offers vocational, technical and academic courses.

North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC)

College offering vocational, technical and apprenticeship routes.

King Edward VI College, Nuneaton

Sixth form college offering A‑Levels and academic pathways.

Hereward College (SEND Specialist College)

Specialist further education college for young people with disabilities and additional needs.

Royal Leamington Spa College (WCG)

Offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses.

Solihull College & University Centre

Offers further education, apprenticeships and higher education courses.

Coventry College

Further education college offering technical, vocational and professional routes.

Evesham College (WCG)

Part of Warwickshire College Group, offering vocational and technical courses.

Pershore College (WCG)

Specialist land‑based college offering horticulture, agriculture and animal studies.

Additional SEND‑Appropriate FE Options (Recommended)

Apprenticeships and Work‑Based Pathways

Apprenticeships with Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire Careers Hub – Parent & Carer GuidesChoices Magazine (October 2024 edition)

Warwickshire College Group Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Additional SEND‑Friendly Apprenticeship & Employment Routes

These routes are particularly suitable for students who benefit from structured support and transition planning.

Universities

UCAS

De Montfort University

Coventry University

University of Warwick

Birmingham City University

University of Nottingham

Support with Choosing the Right Next Step

Choosing a next step can feel overwhelming. Students and families are encouraged to:

  • Attend open days where possible
  • Speak with teaching and support staff
  • Use careers interviews and guidance
  • Consider what environment best supports learning, independence and wellbeing

About this Document

This document has been created to support parents and carers of students at Mill House School in understanding the range of next‑step options available after school.

It brings together key information about further education, apprenticeships, supported pathways and careers guidance, alongside a practical parent and carer checklist to help families plan and prepare for transition into adulthood.
The information has been designed to support open discussions at home, informed decision‑making, and partnership working between families, students and the school. It aligns with Mill House School’s careers programme and supports national expectations for high‑quality careers education and guidance.

Parents and carers are encouraged to use this document alongside school support and external guidance when exploring next steps with their young person.

Mill House School Parent Check List

Review and Quality Assurance

This page is reviewed annually to ensure that all information remains accurate, relevant and up to date.

Last reviewed: April 2026
Next review due: April 2027

Information is updated using guidance and resources from:

  • Local authorities (Coventry and Warwickshire)
  • Education and training providers
  • National careers organisations

Gatsby Benchmarks Compliance

This page supports Mill House School’s careers programme and demonstrates alignment with the Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance, in particular:

  • Benchmark 2 – Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
    Students and parents have access to up‑to‑date, local and national information about education, training and employment pathways.
  • Benchmark 3 – Addressing the Needs of Each Pupil
    Information includes a range of academic, vocational, apprenticeship and SEND‑specific pathways to support individual needs and aspirations.
  • Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
    Students and parents are signposted to further education colleges, sixth forms, specialist provision and universities, including open events and admissions information.
  • Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
    Information on careers support and guidance is shared with families to support informed discussions and decision‑making at key transition points.

Millhouse School is committed to providing impartial, inclusive and high‑quality careers information for all students and families.