Future Horizons is the Sixth Form careers and higher education advice programme. Its aims are to:
The programme begins for prospective Sixth Form students in Year 11, with talks and opportunities to find out more about where A-Level study can lead them. Once students have settled into the Sixth Form, with its high standards and expectations of independent study, they are introduced to the Lower Sixth Future Horizons programme. Every Sixth Former has a tutor who will play a vital role in guiding them through the two years and should be the first point of contact for all enquiries regarding their son/daughter. Lower Sixth
he programme starts in the Spring term when students return in January. There are weekly events with key speakers from various industries and academic institutions and follow-up sessions in tutor time. Over the course of the term, all school leaving options are explored, including university, college, apprenticeship and employment opportunities. Whilst some 90% of our Upper Sixth students go on to university, we know others will prefer a different route and we will ensure they are well supported with their transition.
The 2019 Lower Sixth Future Horizons season features three headline events: Graduate Careers Showcase, Saturday 19th January. A Saturday morning event with a keynote address from Martin Birchall, Managing Director of High Fliers Research, the UK Graduate Careers Survey, offering his insights on graduate recruitment, and 8 speakers showcasing their careers. Why go to University? Tuesday 26th February. A collapsed timetable morning addressing the benefits of studying at university, the nature of university life and an introduction to the UCAS process. Followed by a evening Parents information evening. Higher Education Exhibition at University of West of England, Thursday 11th March . An event attended by all Lower Sixth students to gather more information on individual universities and employers. Parents, carers and students may find the following tool from UCAS helpful when seeking advise on Higher Education: Alongside these headline events, we have a diverse range of talks and input from universities, local employers and individuals with professional perspectives to offer. There are also opportunities for interviews with qualified advisers. For the full Lower Sixth programme please see key documents on the right. Contributors to last year's programme included:
Parents and carers already play a vital part in supporting students at Beechen Cliff and we would like to invite you in to help by develop their learning about the world of work. Through your involvement, support and personal experience, we feel students will be able to gain a greater awareness and understanding about the careers and opportunities open to them in the future, helping to broaden horizons and raise aspirations.
We would appreciate it if you could fill in the following questionnaire, which is designed to help us to build a database of possible offers of help. Completing the questionnaire does not commit you anything, we really appreciate your support.
Upper Sixth
The programme starts as soon as students return to school in September.
For those who wishing to go to university the school aims for students to submit their application by mid-November at the latest. This will ensure they can focus on revision for mock A-Level examinations in the January of the Upper Sixth. Students are provided personalised UCAS support, including:
Once students have submitted their application and begin to receive offers, there is a programme of advice and guidance, covering student finance, student accommodation and selecting their final two university choices. This support carries on into the summer, when students receive their A-level results and take up their places. For those students not intending to go to university, there are a series of events starting with the "Straight to Work" day in November/December to help them with applications for apprenticeships or employment. The Straight to Work day includes; presentations from employers about positions that they have available, a CV workshop and how to research vacancies. Most applications for apprenticeships need to be submitted before February. Supporters: |
Key Documents & Information:
Career Search Tool & information
The widget below can be used to explore and compare key labour market information (LMI) direct from the UK government about occupations to support the process of identifying potential careers. The Careerometer widget provides access to a selection of headline data relating to pay, weekly hours of work and future employment prospects. The data are organised by occupation: simply type in the title of the job you are interested in and the widget provides a series of options from which you can select the most relevant to you.
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