Careers

Careers Education, Information and Guidance

At Harris Academy Falconwood Sixth Form we offer an extensive careers education programme which runs throughout Years 12 and 13. We timetable sessions, offer activities, visits and events to help students make informed decisions regarding their next steps after Sixth Form, whether they want to go to university, into an apprenticeship or employment. Information and guidance is on hand throughout the Harris Academy Falconwood Sixth Form journey.

Our careers programme includes:

• External speakers from universities to talk about the benefits of going to university, what to consider and where to apply
• Former student speakers, currently on degree apprenticeship schemes, to talk about routes into apprenticeships and the benefits of working whilst gaining qualifications
• External speakers from business to talk about job applications, writing a CV and covering letter
• Mock interview day for students to learn vital interview techniques
• Trips to UCAS Discovery events
• Trips to university open days and taster days
• Residential visit to Oxford University for Purple Route students
• Visit to Cambridge University for Purple Route students
• On site careers fair with 45+ exhibitors from universities and apprenticeships
• Work Experience two week placement for all Year 12 students
• Opportunities to apply for apprenticeships
• Support with UCAS applications
• Visits to law firms to learn about training opportunities and routes into a career in Law
• Access to Harris Federation careers advisor for 1-2-1 careers advice

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Student Progression & Destinations

Our students progress into a range of options after Year 13; usually, university or apprenticeships. We support them with their decision making and applications.

The Academy recognises the importance of employability learning, and as part of this Year 12 students are supported to find work experience with local and city-based employers.This enables them to get a better understanding of professional work environments, make well informed decisions and be more successful in their job and apprenticeship hunts.

Details of the progression for our students can be found in the diagrams below.

Destination	Number	Percentage
University	75	54%
Apprenticeship	49	35%
Employment	3	2%
Gap Year	6	5%
FE College	5	4%

 

Russell Group Universities

Out of the students who successfully achieved a place at university, 9% (7 students) obtained a place at Russell Group Universities including:

• University College London
• Imperial College London
• University of Nottingham
• University of Warwick
• University of Leeds
• University of Bristol

27% (21) of students received placements at a top 30 University within the UK.