Introduction

During their time in the sixth form, pupils receive individual careers guidance, as well as taking part in a comprehensive careers education programme.  Since the vast majority of our sixth formers go on to undertake degree courses, much of the advice is focused on making good decisions about higher education. 

Careers Staff

Our team of school UCAS Advisers consists of staff, who have built up specialist knowledge in particular areas, including Oxbridge.  Girls are assigned a UCAS Adviser from the Lent Term of Y12 based on their likely degree subject.  The UCAS Adviser will support students throughout the UCAS process including subject and university selection, the application process, through to selecting a firm and insurance choice.

Mrs Jervis – Head of Department and UCAS advice for students applying for Law, Education, Social Sciences and Languages

Mrs Clarke – Sciences & Mathematics, Medical based courses and Engineering.

Mr Griffiths – Humanities & Business courses

Mrs Hardman – English, Drama, Art and creative subjects

Mr Evans – Specialist advice on Oxbridge applications

Careers & Higher Education Resources

Pupils have open access to the Careers Library with its wealth of paper-based resources and internet access which provides relevant information on higher education, gap years and specific careers. 

Useful weblinks

UCAS  (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) The definitive website for looking at Higher Education.
ISCO  (Independent Schools Careers Organisation) Excellent for work experience courses and careers.
Careers Wales  This has guidance for different age groups, including interview advice for sixthformers.
Direct Gov The Direct Gov website provides a very comprehensive, informative database of careers including contact details for associations, societies and institutions for different sectors.
Prospects  Provides clear and detailed graduate job information.  Students can find out about which jobs particular degrees may lead to.
WWV a large database of volunteering opportunities worldwide

www.yearoutgroup.org provides information on how to make the most of your Year Out. This includes over 35 provider organisations offering a wide range of locations and activities.

www.notgoingtouni.co.uk A useful starting point for students that are not considering university after A Levels.

www.icould.com gives you the inside story of how careers work. The icould storytellers relate, in their own words, their real life career journeys including career videos as well as hundreds of written articles.

http://www.careersbox.co.uk/ Careers films on the web

The Careers Education Programme

Topics included in the Year 12 careers education programme include work experience and community work, CV writing, researching degree courses, the UCAS applications system, life as a student, oversees universities, gap year opportunities and skills for employment.  Interview techniques, mock interviews and preparation for student life all form part of the programme.

Workshops on various career areas, with visiting speakers, are arranged.  Sixth formers are also encouraged to participate in careers experience courses which are organised by ISCO and other bodies, mainly in the school holidays.

In Year 12, a Higher Education Forum and Careers Convention are held jointly with Monmouth School.  In the summer term a series of UCAS Days and visits to a higher education convention and open days inform their university decision-making.

Our aim is to help the students find the right course at the right university or college for them and to aid them in their development of skills for the future.

Further information:

Mrs Jervis, Head of Careers & Psychology
Tel: 01600 711138      Email:  ajervis@hmsg.co.uk

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