Super-Curricular
MOOCs
Students are 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.
TED Talks
TED Talks are influential videos featuring expert speakers from various fields such as education, business, science and creativity. These talks focus on sharing valuable knowledge, innovative research and ‘ideas worth spreading’. The are available with subtitles in over 100 languages and can be streamed or downloaded for free. click here.
Super-Curricular
Please see below list of external opportunities for students looking to further their study or future career prospects.
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FREE Medicine UCAS Event - 13/14 September |
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Application to Medicine Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, 9:30am-12:30pm on Zoom. Click here to register |
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Isaac Physics Mentoring Schemes (no limit on numbers) aimed at Year 12 students |
The 2025/26 mentoring scheme will start later in September 2025. As a student and / or teacher you can have a direct interaction with one of the Isaac team. Each week (with a break in school holidays) your mentor will set an assignment - a set of questions that are at a mixed level (book questions and Levels P through to CCC) that should you should spend at least one hour in attempting. Tutorials that have been recorded will be deleted on a termly basis. The questions are for YOU and NOT for your teacher! If you really are stuck, ask us for help. Use the Contact Us at the bottom of the page, or the flag for the question. Ask something specific so that we can point you in the right direction and not, "I am stuck". The point? To encourage you to try out some physics problems as a social activity, joining in with the struggle to solve them. Work with an Isaac Mentor struggling through the problems themselves. |
Click here for joining instructions |
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University of Cambridge STEM SMART Year 12 |
Aimed at Year 12 Students. Students need to study Maths and one or more of the following Science courses Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science. STEM SMART is a free, 16-month programme* to support students (including mature students) in raising their attainment at sixth form level and develop their confidence to apply to study physical, biological or behavioural sciences, engineering or computer science at top universities. |
Click here for more information Click here to apply |
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COMPOS The Comprehensive Oxford Physics and Maths Online School (COMPOS) is NOW open for registration until 28th September 2025. Open for Years 10,11 and 12. |
Now in our fifth year, the Department of Physics, University of Oxford gives Oxbridge-style online tutoring every week to state school pupils with a keen interest in both physics and maths, delivering high quality, extended tuition and mentoring to students through regular after-school tutorials, assignments and webinars. COMPOS students outperform matched cohorts at A Level/Highers by 170%. Who can participate? Any students expecting a mix of 7s, 8s and 9s in their GCSEs or As in A level. COMPOS runs from late October to July for Yrs 10 and 12, and until February half-term for Y11. Admission is via an entrance assignment, and we have 1000 places for 2025-26. We’re not looking for geniuses, keen students who can stick at the programme will benefit the most. |
Deadline for applying is 28th September 2025. For more information please click here |
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UCAS Discovery Event York 2025 |
Speak to experts to help you decide on your next steps, find out about degrees, apprenticeships, careers and more. |
4 November 2025, hosted at York St John University. Click here to find out more. |
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Open University |
The traditional university route isn’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean your School’ ambitions to achieve a degree need to be hindered. At The Open University, our more flexible university experience allows students to study without the pressure to compromise on what’s important to them. So, whether students want to learn from home or fit studying around work or travel, they can. |
Access The Open University Guide here. |
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Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professionals Programme |
The Aspiring Professionals Programme supports students from Year 12, propelling brilliant young people into university and professional life. Mentoring, Skills and career workshops, University application support, Internships. Eligibility criteria applies. |
Click here to find out more. |
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Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge Subject Focussed Events and Taster Days |
Subject-Focussed Events and Taster Days Offering a wide range of subject focused events and taster days providing opportunity for students to gain an insight into a subject they’re interested in applying for at university. Giving opportunity to explore specific subject areas in more depth. |
Click here to view the Supracurricular Exploration Guide |
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University of Bradford Outreach Webinars |
Post 16 Upcoming Outreach Webinars Our webinars are a great way to find out further information that will help you on your journey to university, below you can find a couple of our upcoming webinars. You can find all webinars for the whole year here. |
You can find all webinars for the whole year here.
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The Sutton Trust 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 |
