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Parents’ FAQ

Information for parents

Q. Is Your Child in Year 11? How to Select the Right Sixth Form or College?

A. Finding the right sixth form or college can be difficult. To help you and your child make this important decision, we have put together A Guide to Selecting the Right Sixth Form or College of key things to consider when making your choice.

Q. How much will the course cost?

A. If your child is aged between 16-18 and a British student, refugee or asylum seeker in receipt of ASS, tuition is free. You might need to pay a small fee towards any materials used on their course, but the course itself won’t cost anything.

Q. Will your child attending college affect your state benefits?

A. No, your child attending full-time study should not affect your Child Benefit and Family Tax Credit. You should ensure that the appropriate authorities are informed of the transition from school to college.

Q. Can your child access additional learning support?

A. Yes. We’re committed to providing an inclusive learning environment and we aim to make the most of every student’s learning opportunities. It is important to us that students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, feel welcome and are supported throughout their time at college.

Q. How will your child travel to college?

A. All five of our Centres are within walking distance of tube, rail and bus links. For full addresses and travel information see the contact us pages of the website. These contain details of bus routes to the sites, and maps of the local area.

Q. Are any of these courses available to adult learners?

A. We offer a range of courses for adult learners both part-time and full-time. You can search for adult courses on our website or speak to a course advisor on 020 7700 9200.