We want you to consider your future pathways and pick the pathway that is right for you. Be that stepping into the world of work, going to university or taking a gap year.

In doing so, we want you to recognise the difference in the recruitment process for university and the world of work and be prepared for a successful application for your chosen pathway. Along the way. you will build your portfolio of skills and activities e.g. work experience which will help to secure your success. For further information on Careers throughout the school, please visit our main school Careers Advice page.

Key Stage 5 Offer

• Careers Appointments – throughout the year. Meet our fully qualified careers adviser and talk about your individual choices
• Parental Careers Appointment – opportunity for parents to speak to a careers advisor
• Future Choices Evening – find out about university and apprenticeships
• Discover University – talks given by universities
• University Finance – what it means for you
• University widening participation programs
• Discover Apprenticeships – what is an apprenticeship and what is available
• Discover GAP Years – what are the opportunities
• Networking and Work Experience opportunities
• Form Time Careers Activities
• Future Choices Day – discover career paths/careers fair
• Applications Morning – get a head start on your university application
• My Apprenticeship Application – how to find and apply for apprenticeships
• Work Experience Week – discover what the real world of work is like
• Making a successful university application – valuable support from your form tutor
• Lunch Time Drop-ins – your opportunity to talk to apprenticeship providers, universities and personal statement advice from admission tutors
• Personal Statement Support
• Talks from Enterprise Advisors