The Uni Guide talks you through how to pick the right A-level subjects and options for you.

BBC Bitesize has lots of guides and advice for A level students.

Choosing Scottish Highers – advice from the Uni Guide.

Facts about BTEC diplomas fomr UCAS: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.

Pearson Qualifications talk you through how a BTEC can work for you.

Learn about functional skills from BBC Bitesize.

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills are qualifications in English, Mathematics and ICT that are available in England only from Entry 1 to Level 2. Suitable for learners of all ages, they’re also an accepted part of all Apprenticeship standards and frameworks in England.

Thomas Pocklington Trust offer information and guidance to help you on your journey through college as a blind or partially sighted student.

If you’re aged 11-29 and at school, university/college or looking for work, LOOK have a mentor ready to help you achieve your potential. Sign up to be matched and start chatting about anything relating to your visual impairment.

What is the difference between school & college? What is vocational education? All About School Leavers answers all the big questions.

Find out more about RNC from the college and its students.

Find out more about NCW from the school and college.

studying medicine at Oxford

Tiri Hughes spoke to us as a third year medical student at Oxford University, she speaks to VICTA about how important it is, as a student with a vision impairment, to be your own self-advocate. She talks about her own educational path into medicine and how accessible she is finding her university studies.

accessing the full university experience

“University can be a roller coaster for all but none more than the VI student. On occasions I was overwhelmed. But I found ways of coping and put strategies in place that allowed me to enjoy my time at university and graduate with a first class honours degree.”

why I chose the Open University

“My transitions officer mentioned the idea of distance learning, it was like a lightbulb moment for me. I realised that starting on that road would give me the opportunity to embrace my love of learning and work towards a degree without the anxiety that loomed over the thought of going to a university campus.”