School and college open events
Young people who are thinking about going onto college or to a school 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 here.
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.
Dates are usually published in September. They will be listed on this page: sixth form school information events.
College open events
Southend Adult Community College (SACC)
Visit the website (SACC open days and evenings) for full details of open events, venues and registration forms:
- The Independent Living Skills Academy (for 16 to 25 year olds): 24 June 2026, 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
South Essex Colleges Group
Visit the website for details of upcoming South Essex Colleges Group open events.
USP College
Seevic are hosting an information evening for prospective students on 6 July 2026. Visit the USP College website for details.