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://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/
College Open Days - 2024-25
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 | 12th October 24 20th November 24 4th March 2025 15th May 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00 16:30 – 19:30 16:30 – 19:30 16:30 – 19:30 |
| Carshalton College
| 16th October 2024 16th November 2024 26th February 2025 25th June 2025 | 17:00 – 19:00 10:00 – 13:00 17:00 – 19:00 17:00 – 19:00 |
| Kingston College
| 5th October 2024 20th November 2024 25th January 2025 12th March 2025 20th June 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00 16:30 – 19:00 10:00 – 13:00 16:30 – 19:00 11:00 – 13:00 |
| Merton College
| 12th October 2024 13th November 2024 5th February 2025 26th June 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00 17:00 – 19:00 17:00 – 19:00 17:00 – 19:00 |
| South Thames College | 9th October 2024 9th November 2024 5th March 2025 18th June 2025 | 16:30 – 18:30 10:00 – 13:00 16:30 – 18:30 16:30 – 18:30 |
| Guildford College
| 16th October 2024 9th November 2024 5th February 2025 23rd April 2025 | 16:30 – 19:00 09:30 – 12:00 16:30 – 19:00 16:30 – 19:00 |
| Reigate College
| 1st October 2024 3rd October 2024 7th October 2024 | 18:00 – 20:30 18:00 – 20:30 18:00 – 20:30 |
| Croydon College | 5th October 2024 4th March 2025 17th June 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00 17:00 – 19:00 17:00 – 19:00 |
| The BRIT School
| Post 16 Open Event – 24th September 2024
The BRIT School Key Stage 4 Open Event – 16th October 2024 | 13:30 – 20:00 |
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.