Post 16/18 Options

Students receive excellent advice and guidance on potential careers through the Tutor programme, assemblies, career events, individual support and mentoring by members of the Post 16 team, as well as having access to the Next Steps Adviser. Exceptional support is given with UCAS statements, applications for apprenticeships or other employment. A range of occupational talks is delivered to students by the Next Steps Adviser for those interested in pursuing careers in areas including medicine, criminology and accountancy. Excellent use is made of Unifrog, the award-winning online platform which helps students make intelligent choices about their futures. Further information can be found under the Unifrog sub-page here.

Whether your child decides to stay on at sixth form, go to college, attend university, embark on full time employment or complete an apprenticeship, we as a school will ensure your child has access to all pathways available to them.

If you are unsure of the options available to your child, the following links may help support you and your child’s next steps decisions.

https://cheam.sutton.sch.uk/230/welcome-to-the-sixth-form

https://stcg.ac.uk/

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/further-education/post-16-career-choices

https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/pathways-at-16/

https://amazingapprenticeships.com

https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship

https://www.ucas.com/further-education/post-16-qualifications

https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/

 

Options pathway

 

College Open Days Academic Year 2023-24

Despite the wide range of Post 16 courses on offer at Cheam High School, we are aware that some students are interested in going to college at the end of Year 11. If college is a possibility for your child, a good starting point is to attend college Open Events. Each college has its own identity and the courses they offer vary considerably. We would advise all parents/carers to visit all local colleges as this will help you make the most informed decision for your child.

Nescot College

27 Sept 23

14 Oct 23

22 Nov 23

27th Jan 24

21st Feb 24

22nd May 24

16:30 – 19:30

10:00 – 13:00

16:30 – 19:30

10:00 – 13:00

16:30 – 19:30

16:30 – 19:30

Carshalton College

 

18th Oct 23

18th Nov 23

7th Feb 24

26th Jun 24

17:00 – 19:00

10:00 – 13:00

17:00 – 19:00

17:00 – 19:00

Kingston College

 

7th Oct 23

15th Nov 23

27th Jan 24

13th Mar 24

21st Jun 24

10:00 – 13:00

16:30 – 19:00

10:00 – 13:00

16:30 – 19:00

17:00 – 19:00

Merton College

 

14th Oct 23

8th Nov 23

28th Feb 24

27th Jun 24

10:00 – 13:00

17:00 – 19:00

17:00 – 19:00

17:00 – 19:00

Guildford College

 

11th Oct 23

11th Nov 23

16:30 – 19:30

09:30 – 12:30

Reigate College

3rd Oct 23

5th Oct 23

9th Oct 23

18:00 – 20:30

18:00 – 20:30

18:00 – 20:30

Please check college websites as this information may change at short notice. (Please note - Some open evenings require booking – please see websites for more information)

Interested students are advised to apply early, as many of the courses are over-subscribed. Students can apply online at home or at an Open Event.

The events will include:

· Principal’s Talks

· The chance to talk to tutors and students

· Tour of the College

· ‘Have a go’ activities

Please check individual college websites for information about courses, applications, admissions criteria and open events.