As you would expect, the support given to our sixth form students requires a more individual and tailored approach meaning a large range of smaller group opportunities are offered throughout the two years
Some events remain a contact in the calendar and on an annual basis tend to include:
Year 12
| Term One | Term Two | Term Three |
| Work experience planning | Visit the NEC ‘What Next exhibition’ | Futures week which includes a week of events using countless outside speakers and employers bringing a comprehensive programme of events to our students including topics such as: |
| Week-long work experience programme supported with a series of visits from pastoral staff and tutors | NHS live workshops | Developing your early career path |
| Promotion of MOOCS | CV and cover letter support for securing part-time work | Choosing a university and a course |
| Volunteer placement planning | Alumni visits | Alumni life |
| Mock assessment centres | Visiting speaker programme | Gap years |
| Barclays Life skills programme | Student finances | |
| Wider programme of enrichment is arranged through the sixth form | Writing personal statements that will make you stand out | |
| EPQ’s are started | Your personal brand and crafting the ideal CV | |
| The UCAS process from beginning to end | ||
| Logging into and setting up your details in UCAS | ||
| Choosing an apprenticeship and different types of apprenticeships | ||
| Meet the apprentices with DSHS Alumni | ||
| Live apprenticeship ‘game’ | ||
| Apprenticeship and University research, personal statement and CV writing while meeting with tutors | ||
| BMAT and UCAT training |
HE+ programme runs throughout the year for those looking to secure places at Oxbridge, and on courses in Veterinary Science, Medicine and Dentistry.
Year 13
| Term One | Term Two | Term Three |
| UCAS personal statement writing support | Gap year planning and support | Apprenticeship interview practice |
| Personal UCAS tutor meeting | Virtual interview support of students conducting interview online. These students are typically seeking places on medical courses as well as those in the arts and education | Assessment centre support |
| Senior UCAS tutor meeting | Support in securing placements in the world of work | |
| BMAT and UCAT training | Series of talks to help students to decide on university offers process | |
| Oxbridge intensive support programme (led by sixth form and subject specialists) | Student finance support |