2022/2023 Futures Programme
In addition to the wide range of opportunities listed below, each student is a member of a Google Classroom on which opportunities for workshops, work experience, conferences, competitions, summer schools and mentoring are regularly posted for a range of subjects offered by a range of providers.
Key Stage 5 – Futures Programme 2022-23 |
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Year 12 |
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Date |
Event |
Learning Outcomes |
Delivery / Provision |
Autumn 1 |
Launch of Pathways CTM scheme, Springpod, UpTree
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Students sign up for the programme and take part in Work Experience Opportunities |
Pathways CTM |
Autumn 1 |
Sixth Form Enrichment Day |
Workshops on Personal Branding and Study Skills |
Elevate Education and in-house provision |
Autumn 1 |
Year 12 Work Shadowing Day |
To widen students' knowledge of industries and careers. |
Various providers |
Autumn 2 |
Careers Interviews Year 12 |
To establish current strengths and ideas for Post 18 Studies |
Trust Careers Leader and KS5 Careers Leader |
Autumn 2 |
Introduction to Medic Mentor Programme |
An opportunity for anyone interested in a STEM Career to sign up for monthly virtual work experience |
Medic Mentor |
Autumn 2 |
Virtual Careers Fair |
To allow students to begin research into possible Degree Routes |
Vfairs |
Autumn 2 |
Skills Show |
To widen students’ knowledge about post 18 options |
BusinessLDN |
Autumn 2 and Spring 1 |
Online opportunities for Degree Apprenticeship Programme |
To widen students’ knowledge about alternative post 18 courses |
Pearson College, Pathway, Uptree |
Spring 1 |
Nuffield Placement Applications |
To give students interested in a STEM career the opportunity to work with a PhD student over the summer |
Nuffield Foundation |
Spring 1 |
Virtual Russell Group University Visit |
To encourage students to apply for RG Universities and to learn the procedure |
VFairs |
Spring 2 |
Virtual Oxford Tour |
To help students gain a full understanding about the college system and application process |
Somerville College Oxbridge Conferences |
Spring 2 |
UCAS Fair |
Y12 students visit a range of university stalls to explore the different university and post-18 pathways |
UCAS |
Spring 2 |
Second Opportunity to attend a Virtual Careers Fair |
To allow students to begin research into possible Degree Routes |
Vfairs |
Spring 2 |
Student Finance - Money Twist Workshop |
To develop students’ understanding of student finance and budgeting beyond school |
My Bnk |
Summer 1 & 2 |
Applying to University and Apprenticeships - tutorial programme |
Tutorial lessons to guide students step by step through the process of applying to University and for Apprenticeships |
Director of Sixth Form |
Summer 1 |
UCAS Hub is launched |
To introduce UCAS and broaden students’ knowledge of courses available |
UCAS |
Summer 2 |
Personal Statement Workshop |
To support students in writing their Personal Statements |
In-house |
Summer 2 |
Personal Statement Support |
Tutorial sessions and 1-2-1 meetings to support students in writing their Personal Statements |
In-house |
Year 13 |
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Date |
Event |
Learning Outcomes |
Delivery / Provision |
Autumn 1 |
Individual Guidance |
Students request and are offered meetings to support career and ongoing pathway choices |
KS5 Careers Lead, Director of Sixth Form, HOY13 |
Autumn 1 & 2 |
Personal Statement Drop-In Sessions |
1-2-1 support from tutors and Sixth Form Team to complete personal statements |
Sixth Form Team |
Spring 2 |
UCAS Extra |
To support and guide any students who have not been successful with university offers to date. |
KS5 Careers Leader and Director of Sixth Form |
Sixth Form |
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Ongoing |
Virtual Volunteering and Enrichment Activities |
To develop and prepare students for post 18 studies and becoming better citizens |
Various Providers |
Ongoing |
Alumni Talks |
To open students’ minds to different pathways available |
Various alumni |
Ongoing |
Virtual Business and Enterprise Events |
To develop employability skills and a better understanding of the world of work |
CISCO / Pathways / Uni Taster Events / Uptree |
Ongoing |
Virtual Work Experience |
Students apply to a variety of Work Experience Opportunities placed on Google Classroom and gain further employability skills |
Springpod, Uptree, Medic Mentor, The Law Portal, InvestIN |
Spring Term |
STEM Extravaganza |
To introduce students to a range of careers/post 18 pathways |
Alumni / Various companies & speakers |
Spring Term |
Employability and Finance Fortnight |
PSHCE fortnight offering a range of workshops, speakers and events to prepare students for wider world |
PSHCE Team |