Post-18
Preparing for Life after Queens' Sixth Form
There is a wide range of information on careers including Degree and Higher Apprenticeships; all forms of higher and further education and gap years available to students. Throughout the year, students have university lecturers, admissions staff, employers and graduate students who visit the school to give information and advice to our Sixth Formers. Students are fully informed on opportunities which will prepare them for Higher Education and Apprenticeship applications.
UCAS
At the start of the Summer term of Year 12, students are introduced, through a series of seminars and talks, to the UCAS process. Advice is given on the process, and how to make an effective application. At the end of the Summer term there is an extensive programme covering student finance, personal statement writing, gap years and how to make a success of university life. As the students move into Year 13, they are given full support through the application process from filling in the UCAS form to accepting offers and attending university.
The Complete University Guide
UCAS (Universities and College Admissions Service)
Unistats
What Uni?
Russell Group Informed Choice
Which University?
Leavers Destinations
Guide to Personal Statements
Results Day Checklist
Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning Programmes
University not for you? We’ve provided a list of useful websites below which may help you find an apprenticeship programme suiting your needs!
Find an Apprenticeship
Not Going to Uni?
School Leaver Jobs
Amazing Apprenticeships
Skillnet
Army
Royal Navy
Royal Air Force
Gov Apprenticeships
Skills for life
The Extended Project Qualification
We are delighted to offer the successful and highly valued EPQ qualification which equates to half an A Level. Students undertake an independent project of their choice and present their findings to a panel of assessors.
This qualification is much respected by Russell group universities and enables students applying for highly competitive universities to add another dimension to their application.
Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Evening
In the Autumn term, there is an ‘Oxbridge’ evening for candidates and their parents who are considering an application to Oxford or Cambridge and for Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary applications.
This evening starts at 7.00pm and aims to educate students and parents about the application processes for the most competitive courses. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are invited. There will be an introduction to the application process and then breakout sessions on the different specialised areas.
Interview Training
We are able to offer interview training, including mock interviews, for any student who will be invited to a University interview and those students applying for a Degree or Higher Apprenticeship. There is also provision for additional (and more general) training by an outside agency.
Work Experience
At the end of the Summer term, Year 12 students will spend time doing work experience. This plays an increasingly important part in university and employment admissions and while it is a good idea to try to find a placement which is pertinent to your preferred university subject, it is by no means necessary. All work experience is valuable.
Gap Years
Gap years are increasingly popular and opportunities and advice are offered to students throughout the Sixth Form. Opportunities for voluntary work, teaching, working and travelling are advertised to students throughout the year by the Head of Sixth Form and the Head of Careers.
Careers Guidance
Our experienced team includes the support of SFYP, a respected advisory service available to young people. Careers guidance is always available at our school and appointments and/or mentoring are organised according to students’ needs throughout the year. Beyond the classroom, we provide students with diverse career opportunities events, not only within our school but also in conjunction with other local schools.
Our excellent local and national business links ensure that students have contact with a range of professionals from many different backgrounds. Our aim is to provide all students with a diverse field of careers to choose from, whilst understanding the requirements for these fields.