Sixth Form
- Participate in a programme of sequential lessons and activities as part of the Academy’s Personal Development Programme.
Year 12
| How can I use my knowledge of myself to find a suitable work experience placement? | Growth throughout life Explore possibilities |
Living in the Wider World |
| How can I use my knowledge to ensure that I present my best self to employers? |
Growth throughout life Explore possibilities |
Living in the Wider World |
| How can I use my knowledge to consider the different options I have post 18? |
Growth throughout life Explore possibilities |
Living in the Wider World |
| How can I use my knowledge to understand the importance of health and safety in the work place? |
Growth throughout life Explore possibilities |
Living in the Wider World |
| How can I use my understanding of my chosen destination find the course/apprenticeship/job that right for me (narrowing to a maximum of 5) | Growth throughout life Explore possibilities See the big picture |
Living in the Wider World |
| How can I apply my knowledge and understanding to enable me to perfect a high quality personal statement? (review of talk) |
Growth throughout life Explore possibilities See the big picture |
Living in the Wider World |
| How can I use my knowledge to evidence my skills when interviewing for future roles and opportunities? |
Growth throughout life Explore possibilities See the big picture |
Living in the Wider World |
| How can I use my knowledge of what I would like to do next to create a helpful hint sheet for my subject teachers to use when writing relevant references? |
Growth throughout life Explore possibilities See the big picture |
Living in the Wider World |
| How can I apply my knowledge to complete high-quality cover letters and CVs? |
Growth throughout life Explore possibilities See the big picture |
- Develop self-awareness in order to identify their strengths, weaknesses, values and interests and relate these to the world of work and education
- Continue to learn about different careers and opportunities using experiences from Unifrog/ visiting speakers/ educational visits/ Aspiration Walls and work experience placements to understand the links between their subjects and different career paths
- Undertake at least one week of work experience relevant to their future career aspirations
- Undertake ongoing virtual work experience opportunities via the NHS Talent Academy and Spring Pod.
- Make appropriate curricular and extra-curricular choices including MOOCs, part time employment, SSLT roles, mentoring, working with younger students etc.
- Develop and practise CV, job application and interview skills
- Participate in Personal Development Days to gain a better understanding of themselves (personal characteristics, skills, qualities, abilities, interests, potential weaknesses, and ways to develop further).
The programme involves:
Year 12:
- Learning 2 Learn ‘Smashing It in Sixth Form’
- University visit
- Work experience opportunities
- Personal statement workshops
- Careers fair
- Mock interviews
- Understanding of post-18 options to plan destinations.
The programme involves:
Year 13:
- Further interview techniques
- CV workshops
- Learning 2 Learn ‘Springboard to Success & Next Steps support’
- University visit
- Participate in the Academy’s University Programme to gain further knowledge about this pathway, visiting a UCAS careers fair and at least two universities to explore possible courses and learn more about the life of a student, in addition to visiting speakers and personal statement workshops.
- Opportunity to attend an Oxbridge conference, in addition to support provided by the Academy’s UCAS coordinator
- Receive additional support for STEM, Medicine, veterinary science and dentistry career aspirations.
- Receive targeted support when applying for an apprenticeship
- Have access to careers information and advice through their Form Tutor, Subject Teachers, Head of House, Director of Achievement, Head/ Deputy of Sixth Form, library, study rooms and Director of Careers.
- Receive additional targeted support when needed
- Have the opportunity to meet with the Director of Careers to discuss next steps
- Request one-to-one careers interview with an independent careers adviser.
