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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| '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 |
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.
