2021/2022 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.
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Key Stage 5 – Futures Programme 2020-21 |
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Year 12 |
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Date |
Event |
Learning Outcomes |
Delivery / Provision |
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September |
Launch of Pathways CTM scheme
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Students sign up for the programme and take part in Work Experience Opportunities |
Pathways CTM |
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November |
Careers Interviews Year 12 |
To establish current strengths and ideas for Post 18 Studies |
Careers Leader and Deputy Careers Leader |
On-going |
Developing Leadership Skills through Broadening Horizons Programme and Student Leadership Responsibilities |
To develop leadership and collaborative skills. |
Sixth Form Student Leadership Opportunitities; Young Tycoons and Sports Leaders |
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Year 12 - September to February of Year 13 |
Extended Project Qualification |
To develop independent learning/research skills / academic writing style |
EPQ Team |
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Monthly Assembly |
Compass Talks - career focussed |
To develop students’ knowledge about a wider variety of careers |
Alumni |
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October |
Introduction to Medic Mentor Programme |
An opportunity for anyone interested in a STEM Career to sign up for monthly virtual work experience |
Medic Mentor |
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October |
Virtual Careers Fair |
To allow students to begin research into possible Degree Routes |
Vfairs |
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October |
Sixth Form Enrichment Day |
Workshops in Personal Branding, Developing a Voice and Study Skills |
Elevate Education and in-house provision |
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Spring Term |
Applying to University - tutorial programme |
To show students how to research and find out more about the UCAS process |
Director of Sixth Form |
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Spring Term |
Online opportunities about Degree Apprenticeship Programme |
To widen students’ knowledge about alternative post 18 courses |
Pearson College, Pathway, Uptree |
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January |
Nuffield Placement Applications |
To give students interested in a STEM career the opportunity to work with a PhD student over the summer |
Nuffield Foundation |
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February |
Virtual Russell Group University Visit |
To encourage students to apply for RG Universities and to learn the procedure |
VFairs |
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March |
Virtual Oxford Tour |
To help students gain a full understanding about the college system and application process |
Somerville College Oxbridge Conferences |
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March |
DreamMedic Workshop |
Interested Medics, Dentists and Vets can attend a “How to apply” workshop |
DreamMedic and Alumni |
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March |
UCAS Fair |
Y12 students visit a range of university stalls to explore different university and post-18 pathways |
UCAS |
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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 |
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March |
Second Opportunity to attend a Virtual Careers Fair |
To allow students to begin research into possible Degree Routes |
Vfairs |
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March |
Student Finance - Money Twist Workshop |
To develop students’ understanding of student finance and budgeting beyond school |
My Bnk |
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May |
UCAS Hub is launched |
To introduce UCAS and broaden students’ knowledge of courses available |
UCAS |
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Summer Term |
Medical School Workshops |
To support students entry to medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine |
DreamMedic |
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June |
Personal Statement Workshop |
To support students writing their Personal Statements |
In-house |
June / July |
Personal Statement Drop-In Sessions |
To support students writing their Personal Statements |
In-house |
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Year 13 |
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September - October |
One-to-one Guidance |
To support students through the future pathways process and post 18 options |
Careers Leader and Deputy Careers Leader |
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September - November |
Personal Statement Drop-In Sessions |
To support students with writing and completing CV / PS |
Careers Leader, Deputy Careers Leader and Sixth Form Team |
December |
Virtual Student Finance workshop |
To explain how student finance works |
My Bnk |
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Spring Term |
UCAS Extra |
To help students to understand the process if they don’t get accepted on their courses |
Careers Leader |
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Sixth Form |
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On-going |
Virtual Volunteering and Enrichment Activities |
To develop and prepare students for post 18 studies / and becoming better citizens |
Various Providers |
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On-going |
Virtual Alumni Talks |
To open students’ minds to different pathways available |
Various alumni |
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On-going |
Virtual Business and Enterprise Events |
To develop employability skills and a better understanding of the world of work |
CISCO / Pathways / Uni Taster Events / Uptree |
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March National Careers Week / British Science Week |
STEM Extravaganza |
To introduce students to a range of careers/post 18 pathways |
Alumni / Various companies & speakers |
