The Sixth Form team will encourage you to get involved with as many activities outside of school as possible to help you make more informed choices in year 13 regarding your path for when you eventually leave us.
Whether you are set on going to university or not, our dedicated staff will find a diverse range of opportunities for you to get involved with. In an ever-competitive jobs market, it is vital to set yourself apart and by showing you are keen to involve yourself with extra activities on your university/job applications, you will do just that. There is usually some form of funding available to help you get where you need to go
For more information please see Ms Vincent: MVincent@jorichardson.org.uk
There are a wide range of opportunities to try, including:
University
- University Insight Days
- Taster days/weeks at universities. E.g., University of London Masterclasses, City University Snapshots.
- University Widening Participation programmes. We have students enrolled on a range of ½ year courses which enrich students’ knowledge of what it takes to be successful at university. Kings College K+ Programme, The Sutton Trust Social Mobility Programme, UCL Target Medicine Programme and the Teach First Futures Programme to name but a few.
- Whole-cohort trips to both Essex and Queen Mary universities in summer term for Year 12.
- Future Learn courses
NB: entry requirements are sometimes applicable and vary depending on the criteria .
Apprenticeship/Internship/School-Leaver programmes
- Apprenticeship workshops
- 1-2-1 Apprenticeship/Internship guidance.
- Step Forward partnership
- School Leaver workshops giving guidance on leading school leaver programmes with international firms such as Ernst & Young, Herbert Smith Freehills and PWC.
- Future Learn courses
- ULAS website registration for further advice
We are using a noticeboard in Sixth Form common room to keep you up to date with opportunities. Keep checking the board to see what is on offer.
