Enrichment and Extension Activities

Core Programme

In addition to their A level studies, students follow a carefully structured programme which consists of Careers Education (incorporating comprehensive guidance for Higher Education and future employment), Personal Social and Health Education. Professionals and representatives from a variety of vocational fields are invited into the academy to give presentations on employment opportunities and offer advice on the skills students will require in a competitive job market. We work closely with representatives from a number of Universities but in particular the University of Kent when planning and delivering our core programme so that our students are kept fully up to date and can make informed decisions about their future.

Work Experience

Students are encouraged to organise their Work Experience placements in vocational settings appropriate to their future career aspirations. Many students take up the opportunity to volunteer within the local community and are able to gain experience and develop skills in areas of work that will be of benefit to them in their future career or university course. Sixth Form staff offer advice and support to students throughout the process and students produce excellent portfolios detailing their experiences and development of skills. Admissions tutors and employers have found these portfolios a valuable point of reference when students apply for employment or university.

Degree Apprenticeships

Please click the button below to view information about Degree Apprenticeships.

The 75-minute programme includes:

• An interview with Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, talking about how Sixth Form students can use UCAS to find out about degree apprenticeships.

• Four presentations explaining ‘What is a degree apprenticeship?’, ‘Which degree apprenticeships are available?’, ‘University or a degree apprenticeship?’ and ‘Where to find out more information on degree apprenticeships’.

• An employer showcase of 50 major UK employers who will be offering degree apprenticeship programmes in 2023.

• Tips, advice and guidance from Lloyds Banking Group and BDO on how to apply for degree apprenticeship and the selection processes that employers’ use.

• Interviews with current degree apprentices at Dyson, PwC, Royal Navy and Rolls-Royce.

• Information on of how solicitor apprenticeships provide an alternative route into the legal profession, from law firm Eversheds Sutherland.

The recording of the programme will remain on this link until the end of November.