Post 18 Options Evening
In June of each year, we hold an evening for Y12 students and their families that includes vital workshops on applications for universities, employment and apprenticeship.
This features a wide range of providers and in the past have included:
- Bishop Grosseteste
- Chesterfield College
- Civil Service Fast Track
- Grant Thornton UK
- HEPP
- Huddersfield University
- Lincoln University
- Novus Trust
- Rotherham College
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Sheffield College
- Skills Made Easy
- University of Sheffield
- York St John University
as well as presentations from Cerys Evans (Meadowhead School Careers Advisor) and Mr Sheppard (Year Team Leader)
Some useful links:
University
http://www.ucas.com/
university.which.co.uk
http://www.whatuni.com/
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/gug/ (behind paywall) http://www.theguardian.com/education/universityguide
http://www.sacu-student.com/
http://www.bestcourse4me.com/
unistats.direct.gov.uk
- ‘What the savvy sixth-former is asking.’ http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/may/23/apply-university-sixth-former-guardian-university-guide
- For accelerated courses, look for ‘accelerated’ or ‘fast-track’ under course search at ucas.com.
- For sponsored degrees, search on the websites of companies or universities you are interested in.
Apprenticeships/school-leaver schemes
http://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
http://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/
schoolleavers.milkround.com
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
http://www.skillsmadeeasy.org.uk/
www.gov.uk/jobsearch
ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk
Degree and higher apprenticeships guide
http://university.which.co.uk/advice/teacher-resources/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships-guide-download
Study abroad
Gap year
Careers information
http://www.fasttomato.com/ (Use registration code MSAD followed by your form eg MSAD12B) http://www.parentalguidance.org.uk/
nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/
Student Events
http://mystudentevents.com/ (find your next event, taster or open day - choose your location and date)