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Beyond Sixth Form - KS5 Careers Programme

The Careers programme in the sixth form starts in year 11 with an introductory talk on further education and very much reflects the school’s  approach to long term career development and the importance of early preparation. In year 12 students are given opportunities for personal development and self knowledge through practical and interactive activities.

The range of careers available is explored with both individuals and groups. Students have the opportunity to reflect carefully on how they can best present themselves and how they can increase their chance of success in their career. Higher Education is emphasised as over 90% of students have successful applications but alternative options such as further education and skills training is also explored. In year 13 the formal process of UCAS application begins and students are supported so that they undertake this from an informed, confident perspective.

The aim is to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents to prepare the leavers with tangible support for their journey into their career.

Year 12

Term Themes Activities Interviews
Autumn 1 Where am I? Self analysis- linked to academic review.
Reflection on progress.		  
Autumn 2 What’s available? ‘Options at 18’ talk.
Career taster days.
One year sixth careers day.		  
Spring 1 Research/ decision making Work shadowing talk and introduction.
Distribution of briefing pack.
Talk on post 18 options.
Work Experience for one year 12 students.		 Individual interviews
Spring 2 Research/ decision making Higher Education Day with pack for students/parents.
Higher Education Fair.
Oxbridge meetings and identification of students
ICT training within tutorial research.		 Individual interviews
Summer 2   Exams Specialist careers workshops.
Gap year talk.
Confirmation of work shadowing placements.		 Individual interviews
Summer-
After exams		   Work shadowing week.
Leadership training day.
In-school programme for careers.
Log in for UCAS apply students and tutors.
Open days at Universities.		  
 August Exam results Exam clinic and advice on AS/A2 courses.  

Year 13

Term Themes Activities Interviews
Autumn 1   Applications to HE –
UCAS/ NMAS		 Talk and distribution of UCAS application form information.
UCAS advice sessions.
Open days at Universities.		 Individual interviews
Autumn 2 Application UCAS deadline.
Art foundation application forms distributed.		 Individual interviews
Spring 1 Follow up Interview preparation for subjects requiring interviews - Medicine/ Teaching/ Architecture/ Nursing.
Presentation skills.
Art college application deadline.
UCAS ‘extra’ applications.		  
Spring 2 Follow up Finance talks- distribution of PN1 forms from Local Authority.
Advice on final decision and submission of  final choices.
Survival cookery sessions.		  
August Exam results Exam clinic and help with clearing.