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Post 18 Options

Timeline for Post 18 Options

Year 12

Work Experience

During a specific week in July, all Year 12 students are requested to secure a week’s Work Experience. This placement is arranged by the student and should be related to a career path of their choice.

Please see the documents below regarding arranging work experience for download:

Careers Fortnight

Year 12 Careers Fortnight takes place in November. The aim is to provide students with information and resources about what they might wish to do post 18, whether it be university, an apprenticeship scheme, a Gap year or employment. A range of assemblies take place over the two weeks delivering information on the labour market, employability skills, apprenticeships, researching options and interview techniques as well as careers speakers and Alumnae invited into lessons or to give a lunchtime talk about their careers experience. The students also have the opportunity to take part in a practice interview conducted by a number of volunteers invited into school. 

During the Post 18 Options Day 1 in March, students get the chance to visit the UCAS Convention at Manchester Central. During Post 18 Options Day 2 in July, students begin the UCAS application process and preparing their personal statements. 

Unifrog

Students will receive teaching from their form tutors using dedicated lessons from Unifrog on: Post-18 Choices, Goal Setting, Research Opportunities, Apprenticeships, Acing Personal Statements and Discovering MOOCs. Please do ask your child about this platform and how it can be beneficial to support discussions on their options.

Widening Participation & Access Programme

As students consider their options post-18, they may also want to start researching widening participation schemes which are available for those who fit the eligibility criteria, which can range from those who are on free school meals, to being the first generation to go to university or from a certain ethnic background. Should students be successful in their application on these schemes, they may be offered workshops on writing their applications, being invited to attend lectures to experience university life and the potential of a reduced offer. One such example popular at AGGS is the Manchester Access Programme, which can be found here: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-admissions/map/ but many more are available and we can support you in looking for these. 

Year 13

Year 13 spend time completing and finalising applications for choices beyond AGGS. Student finance come into school and give a talk on student finance. See link below:

www.thestudentroom.co.uk/content.php?r=5659-Student-Finance

Useful websites

Alternative Pathways and Higher Education talks are offered to Year 12 and 13 students to find out more about the World of Work, Apprenticeships and University, University Courses and Gap Year Opportunities.

The Careers Room at the Sixth Form is always available to use at anytime with useful information and guidance and many University prospectuses. Careers interviews can be arranged with our Connexions Adviser. 
www.connexions-trafford.co.uk

The UCAS support is very strong at AGGS and we aim to provide all our students with the individual help, advice and support needed to enable them to make informed and mature choices about their future.
www.ucas.com

University open day calendar to see all the University open days http://www.opendays.com

Find the best university and courses for you.
Bringing together UCAS courses, official data and expert advice from Which? theuniguide.co.uk

My Student Halls is a search tool to help you get the right mix of location, price, people and experiences for your student accomodation as quickly and seamlessly as possible. www.mystudenthalls.com

Gap Force – Our mission is to help people become global citizens through authentic, socially and environmentally responsible travel experiences. For more information about the benefits of volunteering abroad visit gapforce.org/gb/benefits-of-volunteering-abroad

For those who are thinking of a different route to university – www.notgoingtouni.co.uk NGTU is the UK’s leading school & college leaver jobs board & early careers advice hub, helping students to make informed decisions about their future.

Are you considering university? Explore university events, unlock open day discounts, download the Students’ Guide 2025, watch subject guide videos, and so much more. https://www.unitasterdays.com/

Destination of Leavers

Destination of Leavers from AGGS

Post 18 Higher Education Evening information

MDV Information Evening

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