Education and learning

Welcome to North Devon Council's education and learning section.

As a district council, we are not an education authority. Devon County Council is responsible for education in the North Devon area, and have a wide range of comprehensive information on their website - Devon County Council - learning

Also see: education and learning contacts for useful telephone numbers and websites for each of the sections listed below.

You can also apply for a primary school place online using Devon County Council's online application system

Members of the public, parents, schools and governors are able to participate in the development and vision for learning in Devon. Visit Devon County Council's website Education Consultations & Public Notices

Choices at 13 - 19

Higher education

UCAS may help you to locate one that offers the subjects that interest you most and it explains what student fees are and how much they cost.

You can access further details on higher education at:

Gap year

The following non-comprehensive list of resources may be helpful to consider whether a gap year is right for you:

Jobs and careers

Careers advice is available from Connexions which gives guidance and practical help to all young people, aged 13 to 19, in preparing for working life. It provides information on finding the right job for yourself as well as on-the-job training - where you can earn money and learn at the same time.

Directgov has further advice and suggestions. You could also pop into local agencies such as North Devon Council and the business and IT centre - see Job training and development.

You may be eligible for a jobseekers allowance until you find a job.