Post 18 Options / Futures Programme
This page contains information about:
- Lymm Sixth Form Futures Programme
- University Open Days and Visits
- Year 12 Work Experience
- Degree Apprenticeships
- UCAS & Admissions Process
- Work Experience
- Student Finance
- Staying Informed
Lymm Sixth Form Futures Programme
As part of our commitment to preparing students for life beyond Sixth Form, we deliver our Futures Programme—a comprehensive support system designed to help students make informed decisions about their next steps.
University Open Days & Visits
We encourage students to attend university Open Days at institutions they are considering. These visits give students a real taste of campus life and allow them to explore course options first-hand. They complement our internal Futures Programme activities where we deliver activities such as:
- University talks
- Campus visits
- Subject-specific workshops
Year 12 Work Experience
All Year 12 students are expected to secure a Work Experience placement.
Due to the competitive nature of placements, students are encouraged to early where possible.
Support Provided:
- Guidance via assemblies and tutor sessions
- Access to resources through Unifrog For students: a guide to work placements : Unifrog Blog
- Advice on how to find placements and gain meaningful experience
Work experience helps students:
- Explore career interests
- Build practical skills
- Strengthen university and job applications
Degree Apprenticeships
We provide extensive guidance for students considering Degree Apprenticeships, including:
- Assemblies with former students who share real experiences
- Talks from leading apprenticeship providers
- Weekly features in the Sixth Bulletin with opportunities and resources
Helpful Links:
What is a degree apprenticeship? Click here Degree apprenticeships | Prospects.ac.uk
Parents guide to degree apprenticeships. Click here Parent and guardian guide to apprenticeships | UCAS
UCAS & Admissions Process
Lymm Sixth Form provide a comprehensive programme of support to guide students through their University applications on UCAS. Here are some helpful documents for students and parents to access:
- Check the dates and deadlines for UCAS. Dates and deadlines for uni applications | UCAS
- Parents’ Guide to UCAS. Advice for parents, guardians and carers | UCAS
- Learn how to fill in your UCAS application. Learn all about filling in your UCAS application for uni
- Check your UCAS application against these common mistakes. Click here
- Check your Qualifications Entries are correct. Click here
Student Finance
Learn about student finance for University. Click here Student finance in England – Everything you need to know
Apply for or manage student finance. Click here Student finance – GOV.UK
Staying Informed
We help students and parents stay updated through the following:
The Sixth Bulletin, sent every Friday to students and parents, which includes:
- Futures Opportunities
- University Application Info
- Apprenticeship Updates
