Super-Curricular and Career Opportunities
Post 18 Support
The Sixth Form Team supports each stage of university and apprenticeship applications through step-by-step guidance, writing academic references, and providing UCAS grades which will be submitted with applications.
Further information can be found on Showbie and Unifrog, and through the following links:
- opendays.com to find out when universities are hosting open days or virtual events
- UCAS for advice and guidance about the university application process
- https://www.ucas.com/parents-signup for parents to register to receive a regular e-newsletter, containing advice and information from UCAS
- Apprenticeships | Learn About Apprenticeships And Find The Right One For You (ucas.com) to search for apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship opportunities
- Not Going To Uni: Apprenticeships & Work Experience in the UK for a range of excellent apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship opportunities and advice
Super-Curricular
Please see below list of external opportunities for students looking to further their study or future career prospects.
| Opportunity | Details | Date / Location / Sign Up |
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Meet the Russell Group webinars |
This is incredibly informative for students considering applying for RG universities such as Cambridge, LSE, Bristol, Glasgow or Cardiff. The webinars will cover topics such as Personal Statements & Applying, Researching University Options and Student life. |
Registration link here |
| Lucy Cavendish College Academic Attainment Programme |
The Academic Attainment Programme (AAP) is Lucy Cavendish College’s flagship outreach programme, supporting 1000 high-achieving Year 12 (S5 – Scotland/Y13 - N.I.) UK state school students to realise their full potential through a 2-year programme of subject-specific support tailored to their stage in the curriculum. |
The deadline for students to apply is 9am on 7th October. Application details here. |
| Year 12 Access Programme Information |
Balliol College is hosting an online information evening about three 2025 access programmes for Year 12 UK state school students for Humanities, Life Sciences and Maths. This event will cover eligibility, expectations, dates and how to apply. There will also be an opportunity to question staff and students |
Thursday 10 October Register here. |
| Oxford Admissions Tests 2: Subject Practice |
Event date: 11 Oct 2024 |
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British Army webinar for parents and carers |
The British Army has been announced as the number 1 Apprenticeship Employer in the UK and Northern Ireland for the 4th year running, offering over 40 different apprenticeships (from level 2 through to degree level) in roles across engineering, medical, intelligence and comms, HR & finance, logistics & support, music, combat and more. Parents & carers will hear from Army colleagues and apprentices about:
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16th October 6pm Book your place here |
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Understanding Apprenticeships |
As part of the ASK Programme webinar series, you are invited to join us for a more detailed look at apprenticeships – exactly how they are structured, where you find them and who delivers them. |
17th October 3.30pm Book your place here |
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Apprenticeships with the BBC webinar |
If you’re interested in an apprenticeship at the world’s largest public broadcasting organisation, join this webinar to gain insight into the range of apprenticeship opportunities at the BBC, from journalism, project management, data science, engineering and much more. We will hear from members of the BBC’s Early Careers team about the opportunities available, what the recruitment process is like and how to make your application stand out from the crowd. We’ll also hear from current apprentices about their journeys and what life as an apprentice at the BBC is like. |
22nd October 3.30pm Book your place here |
| 'Diversity in Development' for KS4 & KS5 students |
In this event we will explore the key issues and debates within international development, speak to practitioners in the field and get insights from former students of international development BA(Hons) to understand how we can be the agents for change in the world |
Wednesday 6 November 11:30-15:15. On campus at the University of Leeds |
| Applications for Year 12 students to apply for LSE Springboard are now open! |
If you work with high achieving and inquisitive students, the London School of Economics and Political Science is offering your students the chance to take part in the LSE Springboard programme, which gives students a taste of university-level teaching and learning at LSE, as well as information to make a competitive application to LSE and other high-tariff universities. |
Applications close Sunday 10 November at midnight. Click here for more information and how to apply |
| Pathways to Law |
Getting into Law can be highly competitive, and so the Sutton Trust wants to offer you the opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to break that barrier. Pathways to Law is completely free (including travel) and provides support in accessing higher education, training in soft skills, and understanding careers in Law with incredible work experience opportunities. |
For more information and application click here |
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University of Leeds Summer School |
This is for a range of subjects such as STEM, Medical Science, Creative Arts and Social Sciences | For more information and application click here |
Careers
MOOCs
Students are also encouraged to complete a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) of their choice during the summer break. Courses cover a wide variety of specialised topics which develop a student’s understanding of the subject area. A large number of them are written and accredited by universities. The completion of a MOOC demonstrates an impressive commitment to personal and academic development, and this will be recognised within the reference that the school will write for students. The following website details a range of excellent courses on offer FutureLearn.
