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All students have access to our careers advisor Mrs Bird if requested. Please contact on careers@radcliffeschool.org.uk

As part of our Careers curriculum, your Modern Britain lessons each year will contain a module on careers and skills, always getting you ready for the next stage.

You can use the unifrog platform to record anything that you take part in that is careers related. We also encourage you to complete quizzes on this platform that will help you to make choices about your future. You can access unifrog at any time here Sign In - Unifrog

Post 16 Option

All students need to be in a form of Education until the age of 18. Following year 11 your options depending on your GCSE grades are -

6th Form – The Radcliffe School 6th form has some of the best progress in Milton Keynes
College – We will support you in finding the “best fit” course for you and help with your application
Apprenticeship- How apprenticeships work - GOV.UK
Specialist providers – There are various specialist providers around Milton Keynes, and we can support you with applications

This can be a confusing time, that is why all year 11 students will have a one-to-one careers meeting with our Careers Advisor Mrs Bird.

Please see below a guide to post 16 options –

YEAR 13 POST 18 OPTIONS

There are a completely different set of options available post A levels, and all Year 13 students will meet with our Careers Advisor Mrs Bird to discuss.

University – A wide range of courses are available across hundreds of universities within the UK. You can explore all universities and courses on offer via UCAS here. When you are in Post 16 you will be supported with the application process.

Apprenticeships - L3 and above including higher and degree level. You will be fully supported through the application process if this is the direction you wish to take.

Employment – Some students go straight into employment this can be a great way to develop your employability skills and experience, entry level jobs with the opportunity to progress through training. Many companies offer school leaver programmes.

Gap year – Time taken out of education to explore your options. This might include work experience, travel or volunteering. A gap year needs to be structured with an overall aim.