Post 18/ Futures Curriculum?

 

As part of our commitment to preparing students for life beyond Sixth Form, we deliver our Futures Curriculum—a comprehensive support system designed to help students make informed decisions about their next steps.

 

University Open Days & Visits

We encourage students to attend university Open Days at institutions they are considering. These visits give students a real taste of campus life and allow them to explore course options first-hand. They complement our internal Futures Programme activities where we deliver activities such as:

• University talks

• Campus visits

• Subject-specific workshops

 

Year 12 Work Experience

All Year 12 students are expected to secure a Work Experience placement.

Due to the competitive nature of placements, students are encouraged to be early where possible.

Support Provided:

• Guidance via assemblies and tutor sessions

• Access to resources through Unifrog For students: a guide to work placements : Unifrog Blog

• Advice on how to find placements and gain meaningful experience

Work experience helps students:

• Explore career interests

• Build practical skills

• Strengthen university and job applications

 

Degree Apprenticeships

We provide extensive guidance for students considering Degree Apprenticeships, including:

• Assemblies with former students who share real experiences

• Talks from leading apprenticeship providers

• Weekly features in the Sixth Bulletin with opportunities and resources

Helpful Links:

What is a degree apprenticeship? Click here Degree apprenticeships | Prospects.ac.uk

Parents guide to degree apprenticeships. Click here Parent and guardian guide to apprenticeships | UCAS

UCAS & Admissions Process

Yate Academy Sixth Form provides a comprehensive programme of support to guide students through their University applications on UCAS. Here are some helpful documents for students and parents to access:

• Check the dates and deadlines for UCAS. Dates and deadlines for uni applications | UCAS

• Parents’ Guide to UCAS. Advice for parents, guardians and carers | UCAS

• Learn how to fill in your UCAS application. Learn all about filling in your UCAS application for uni

• Check your UCAS application against these common mistakes. Click here

 

Student Finance

Learn about student finance for University. Click here Student finance in England – Everything you need to know

Apply for or manage student finance. Click here Student finance – GOV.UK