School and college open events
Young people thinking about going to college or sixth form, are encouraged to visit settings first.
This applies to those with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) too. Read about key dates for transition planning for those with EHCPs.
Sixth form school open events
Southend schools that provide sixth form and post-16 education hold information events up until early December for prospective students and their parent carers.
View upcoming information events.
Southend YMCA Community School are also hosting 2 open evenings for their sixth form provision for 16 to 19 year olds with an EHCP on 8 October 2026 and 12 November 2026. Further information: