The vast majority of our students leave the Sixth Form to enter Higher Education. As such, we have developed a comprehensive programme of information, advice and guidance to support the students in the decisions they need to make about their future beyond Kendrick School. The programme of events outlined below supplements the ongoing discussions and advice provided by subject specialists within the taught curriculum. Our events do encompass alternative options to Higher Education and the students are encouraged to make appropriate decisions in a fully supportive environment.
Year 12
Spring Term:- PSHE programme of events designed to highlight options available post A level, including Higher Education information; Oxbridge specific events; gap year talks; year in industry talks; and visits from old students to talk about their experiences.
- Enrichment events provide an opportunity for the students in year 13 to offer the students in year 12 the benefit of their experiences.
March: Higher Education Conference at The University of Reading.
May: Booklet from Mrs Cairney (Head of Careers) distributed,giving information about applying to Higher Education.
June: Evening event for Parents – University Admissions and Competitive Applications
July:
- Individual profiling with tutor to discuss plans for the future.
- UCAS workshops: Talks about the application process and distribution of handbooks to students to support their applications.
- Information, advice and guidance sheets updated and made available.
August: Staff available on Results Day.
Year 13
September:
- One to one meeting with tutor to discuss results, resits and plans for the future.
- Support for writing of personal statement.
- Discussion with reference writer to support the link between the application and reference.
- Students read, check and sign off their reference.
- PSHE programme to support the UCAS application process.
October/November:
- Oxbridge mock interview event in conjunction with University College, Oxford.
- CGEBP Oxbridge/Medicine/Dentistry interview skills day.
- Mentoring (one to one or small group) with tutor, to support the application process and the appropriate choices of firm and insurance offers. This continues throughout year 13.
August: Staff available on Results Day.