UCAS Support
The process of applying to universities and apprenticeships is a complex one. We have a very experienced and dedicated pastoral team who will support every single student in their applications.
Information on careers is throughout both years 12 and 13. The main push begins in the summer term of year 12. Early UCAS deadline is in October for students who wish to study medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or applying to Oxford or Cambridge. For all other students, their deadline for UCAS applications is in December.
During their sixth form journey, students will receive:
- Careers fair in school.
- Careers workshops including: student finance, degree apprenticeships, studying abroad, personal statements.
- Alumni returning to school to talk to students about their pathways.
- Trips to a minimum of two universities.
- Mock interview with a local organisation.
- Apprenticeship workshops and talks.
- Attend a UCAS exhibition.
- Attend the Apprenticeship Roadshow if appropriate.
Every student is unique in their destinations and pathways after sixth form. In this way, every student will be assigned a referee who will work 1:1 with this student and support them in their applications in addition to writing their reference. The sixth form team receive regular training on applications processes and are experts in this field.