Year 11 Information 2026-27

Invitation

Flyer

We’re pleased to share resources from the Fashion Retail Academy (FRA), a specialist education provider for students aged 16+ interested in careers across fashion, retail and the creative industries.

Working with over 250 leading brands, we offer Level 3, Level 4, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, combining industry-focused learning with opportunities such as work placements, live projects, industry talks and mentoring.

Resources to share:

Course Guide
Our Course Guide provides an overview of our courses, entry requirements, course content and the industry opportunities available to students. Please feel free to forward it to students, parents and carers.

Course Guide 2027/28 | Fashion Retail Academy

Poster
We’ve also attached a poster that you’re welcome to print and display at your school or college.

Open Evenings
Our Open Evenings are a great opportunity for prospective students and their parents or carers to visit FRA, meet our team, explore our facilities and find out more about our courses.

Please feel free to share details of our upcoming Open Evenings with any students who may be interested so they can book their place:

Book A FRA Open Day | Fashion Retail Academy London 

If you have any questions, our team is happy to help:

Phone: 0300 247 0039 | Email: events@fra.ac.uk

Thank you for helping us connect students with opportunities in the fashion and retail industry.

Kind regards,

Post-16 Pathways: What This Means for Year 11 Students 
Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 4.00pm to 5.00pm | Online 

As the post-16 qualifications landscape continues to change, it is increasingly important that young people and their families understand the different options available after GCSEs and have access to clear information early enough to make informed choices. 

The webinar will provide a straightforward overview of the post-16 landscape, including A Levels, T Levels, V Levels, BTECs and other applied qualifications, and apprenticeships. We will also explain the national reforms to qualifications, how these may affect future choices, what young people should consider when choosing a pathway, and the support available to them. 

We would be grateful if schools could: 

• circulate the registration link directly to Year 10 and Year 11 students and their parents/carers;

• share it through your normal parent communication channels, newsletters and student communications; and

• encourage families to attend, particularly those who may be unsure about the different post-16 pathways available

• The event is being delivered online through a Teams Town Hall, making it easy for families to join from home. Attendee details will not be visible to other attendees, and parents and young people will have an opportunity to submit questions.

Registration link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-16-pathways-what-this-means-for-year-11-students-tickets-2003150078809

This is about helping young people make informed and ambitious choices about their future. Schools play a vital role in ensuring that students and families have access to good information, advice and guidance, and we would really value your help in extending the reach of this event.

We would really appreciate schools sharing the registration link through your usual communication channels with Year 10 and Year 11 students and their parents/carers. 

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and continued support for young people across our communities.

Best wishes,

Kamrul Hussain ​​​​ School Liaison Team Leader 0207 832 5357 Capital City College www.capitalccg.ac.uk

I attach information about our Sixth Form Open Evening this year on Wednesday 4th November, 5.00-7.30pm. 

The link to book for the event can be found on our website: https://www.cgasixthform.com/apply

Please could you pass on this information and booking link to your current Year 11 students.

Our course offer can be found on our website here: https://www.cgasixthform.com/prospectus

Your help is much appreciated and we look forward to meeting some of your students at our Open Evening.

Regards

Jenny Gladman

Head of Marketing & Communications

t: 0208 985 6641

e: jgladman@clapton.hackney.sch.uk

Work With Us - claptongirlsacademy.com/recruitment  

https://linktr.ee/claptongirlsacademy

The beauty industry is growing quickly, and your students could be a part of it!

If your students are interested in a career in beauty therapy, hairdressing or make-up, the London College of Beauty Therapy is their next step. Our courses are taught by expert tutors who are still actively working in the industry, giving students the opportunity to learn from professionals with real-world experience. We’re also well connected with many leading beauty brands, helping students build their knowledge and understanding of the industry.

At London’s no.1 beauty college, we offer a range of beauty therapy, hairdressing and hair and media make-up courses at our central London campus. All of our Level 2 and Level 3 courses for 16-18s are fully funded.

Find out more by looking at our 2026-2027 Course Guide.

At our Open Evenings, guests will:

• Meet our course tutors
• Receive a tour of our new campus
• Find out more about our courses and the careers they can lead to
• Talk to our support teams about student life and the support we offer

Find out more by checking out our poster attached including all the dates of our upcoming Open Evenings. 

Bookings for our Open Evenings open a few weeks before each event. Please check our website for details about course funding and information about kit, materials and uniform fees.

If you have any questions, please call us on 020 7208 1300 or email Applicant.Services@lcbt.co.uk.

Thanks, 

LCBT Events Team

020 7307 2343 | events@lcbt.ac.uk | www.lcbt.ac.uk

3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

 

London College of Beauty Therapy is part of the Education For Industry Group.

I am pleased to announce that our Seven Kings school 'Sixth form Virtual Evening' link has been posted on our website. 

All the information is under the 'Sixth Form' tab on the school website

Welcome to Seven Kings Sixth Form – Seven Kings School

Kind Regards

Anisha Bhudia | Sixth Form PA & Independent Study Supervisor

Seven Kings School, Ley Street, Ilford, IG2 7BT

020 8554 8935

Welcome to Seven Kings Sixth Form – Seven Kings School

A post on Seven Kings School provided by: https://sevenkings.school

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We would like to make you aware of The Sutton Trust's Access Apprenticeships programme and would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with eligible students in your school or college.

The programme gives students the opportunity to meet leading employers, connect with like-minded peers and learn more about how to access competitive apprenticeship opportunities.

Over the course of a year, students can explore one of three sectors:

·       Banking and Finance (London-based)

·       Engineering (Manchester-based)

·       Law (London and Manchester-based)

To apply, students must:

·       Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded, non-fee-paying school or college.

·       Be in Year 12 (England and Wales), Year 13 (Northern Ireland) or S5 (Scotland) at the start of the programme.

·       Live within 90 minutes of London for the Banking and Finance or Law programmes, or within 90 minutes of Manchester for the Engineering or Law programmes.

The Sutton Trust is particularly keen to support students from lower socio-economic backgrounds and welcomes applications from young people who may face barriers to accessing professional careers. This includes students who are eligible for free school meals, are the first generation in their family to pursue higher education, attend schools with lower rates of progression, or live in areas with lower levels of social mobility.

While the programme typically looks for students who have achieved five GCSEs at grades 9-6, including English and Maths, applications are considered holistically. Students who fall slightly short of these academic requirements may still be successful if they meet a number of the programme's widening participation criteria, so we would encourage them to apply.

More information about the programme can be found here.

The deadline for applications is 2 November.

We would appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with suitable students, particularly those who may benefit from the additional insight, employer access and guidance the programme provides.

Best wishes,

Kerrie Rea
Resource Development & Business Analyst
E: Kerrie@AmazingApprenticeships.com
W: www.AmazingApprenticeships.com

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