Help and Advice

This section contains a number of advice links (see below) and advice pamphlets (see above). There is advice on childcare, disability advice, and information on how to make the most of your qualifications or work experience.

To view our Essential Guide to Higher Education click here

Advice links, (general)

Getupgo: great website from Aim Higher with lots of information about study options and advice.

yougofurther: a website connecting students and UCAS which icludes student online discussion areas.

Directgov: advice on learning and careers and much more.

Connexions: Living Zone - information and advice for young people in Herefordshire and Worcestershire on a variety of topics.

Aimhigher: their website has a course finder which can be restricted to local area.

Childcare: search for information on childcare in your area.

UCAS: the UCAS website contains guidance information for students as well as course finding information.

Herefordshire Youth Zone 14-19 prospectus

This site is home to your Local Area Prospectus, where you can find out what courses and qualifications are available. International Students:

See the UCAS link above for information, or you can register with NARIC to check your qualifications.

Mature Students:
Will I get credit for prior learning or experience? You can download or view our APL guide available from the advice sheets download area at the top of the page.

Apprentiships:

Apprentiships.org.uk - help to find apprentiships

Study Skills Resources

University of Birmingham Interactive Study Skills Site: a useful place to go if you are considering going to university but are unsure of your study skills abilities.