All students in Year 12 have access to the full programme to support options post 18. Registration activities, talks, lectures, speakers and presentations form the basis of the programme which begins in the September of Year 12. Year 12 students are actively encouraged to take full advantage of the University Summer Schools such as the Sutton Trust Programme (UK & US), UNIQ (Oxford University) and others.

UCAS Applications are started in the summer term to ensure students are able to take advantage of the maximum time to create a strong application. References are written in collaboration with the student’s subject specialists, Mentors and Head of Sixth Form/Deputy Heads of Sixth Form in the autumn term of Y13. Leading lecturers and professionals, such as Jane Marshal from Imperial College London visits the school to support with mock interviews and a personal statement talk.

The following website offer support with your UCAS application.

UCAS Support:

https://www.ucasdigital.com/widgets/advisers/ucas-adviser-widget.html

https://www.whatuni.com/advice/applying-to-uni/5-ways-to-boost-your-ucas-application/58416/

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/how-write-ucas-undergraduate-personal-statement

Personal Statements:

https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples/art-and-design-personal-statements

https://university.which.co.uk/advice/personal-statements/10-things-to-put-in-your-personal-statement

http://www.studyin-uk.com/uk-study-info/personal-statement/

https://www.studential.com/university/applying/UCAS-application-guide/personal-statement-examples/universities

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/features/top-tips-writing-personal-statement

For some disciplines and careers a Young Apprenticeship can be a very good opportunity. We run an apprenticeship afternoon for interested students with our independent careers advisor who will work with students and inform them of opportunities.

A selling point of apprenticeships is that the student has the all-important work experience alongside gaining qualifications, and will be paid during the apprenticeship.  Students studying BTECs or Cambridge Technical often go on to apprenticeships.

During the academic year guest speakers will visit the school to discuss different apprenticeships.

	This website has links to taster courses in a variety of subjects taking place at universities and colleges across London.
	Free support for students making decisions about their future. Useful advice on applying to university, school leaver programmes, work experience and choosing a career. There is also a section for parents.
	Student Finance: The official Website for all up to date information and to apply for student finance.
	An excellent university comparison site full of unbiased advice on how to choose a university
	An excellent site full of latest Apprenticeships and School Leavers Programmes, advice on writing cover letter and interview tips. You can also take a Career Test.
	The official website for comparing course data from UK universities and higher education colleges.
	For 15-18 year old students offering advice on A levels, degrees and alternative programmes for 18 year olds and also work experience, gap year and career options.
	future-talent.com is the fastest growing online resource for school and college leavers across the UK and hosts a range of opportunities from apprenticeships and sponsored degrees to gap year and free training programmes.
	Whatuni helps students find the right university and it allows them to search for a course by Entry Requirements or by University Ranking. The website is full of advice, student reviews, free prospectuses, open days, videos and much, much more …
	UCAS Year 13 students use it to apply and track their applications Year 12 students can use it to search for undergraduate courses

Alternatives to University
UCAS – Year 12 Parent Support Pack