Guidance
Guidance
All Sixth Form Students will be involved in our Guidance Programme which run every Monday morning. These sessions expose students to a variety of career profiles, information and support on Post 6th Form options including researching and applying to Apprenticeships, University and Gap Year etc, helping them to make informed decisions on their future.
We are also very fortunate to be able to access a range of speakers, willing to give up their time to provide our students with ‘Spotlight on Careers’ Which is an opportunity for students to listen to a range of talks on many different careers and the different pathways to achieve these.
There is an increasingly broad range of options to consider post-18. Whilst Higher Education and full time degree courses are still the most popular destination post A Level, national, global and local employers are recognising that this might not always be the best route into their profession or industry. Apprenticeship options at all levels, including Higher and Degree Apprenticeships schemes are increasing in number. We offer tailored support whichever route most appeals and in addition 1:1 guidance from our professional Careers Adviser. The Sixth Form programme includes a range of careers management workshops and a mock employer interview. The two day Sixth Form ‘Futures’ event together with regular careers talks throughout the year will provide the opportunity for you to meet a wide range of different employers and representatives from a range of industries and the chance to be inspired and explore career ideas in more depth.
Future employers both post-18 and post graduate really value experience in the workplace so you will be expected to complete a full week of work experience towards the end of Year 12. In addition, you will be encouraged to undertake at least 60 hours of other extra activity (volunteering, sports activities, participating in school productions etc.) to further develop your skills and experiences.
Between 75% and 90% of students leave Year 13 to go onto university, some after an exciting gap year and some to Oxbridge or to read Medicine or Veterinary Science.