Careers & University Advice 

Students develop vital skills for supporting applications and become prepared for work via:
 

• Leadership and Teamwork courses
• CV creation and writing application letter writing workshops
• Interview techniques and practice, and body language courses
• Public speaking opportunities and communication skills training

Some students have a clear idea of the career path they would like to follow and others are less sure or unaware of the vast array of career options. We provide regular seminars/webinars where pupils hear from speakers about their careers, career paths and linked opportunities; the sessions are followed by a Q & A. These events take place during the school day and are available to pupils in Year 9 and above. 

In Year 11 and the Sixth Form, we encourage students to engage in some form of work experience. Up-to-date Information on opportunities is shared with students via our “Careers at Stonar” Padlet Page. For students applying for degree courses in health care, education and law (amongst others) work experience is a vital part of their application. Although some families have contacts for arranging work experience, we can find suitable and valuable placement experiences. We also support students who choose to use the time after public exams in Year 11 or the summer holiday period.

The Head of Sixth Form, supported by a team of experienced Sixth Form mentors, oversees all university applications both in the UK and abroad. The process begins with a seminar/webinar for students and parents to explain the UCAS and university application process. Students can then attend the UCAS exhibition which includes representatives from all UK universities, as well as opportunities to speak to other employers such as the armed forces or investigate apprenticeships with companies such as Dyson. 

All students receive 1:1 mentoring throughout the UCAS process, as well as support in applying for additional aptitude tests such as the BMAT and LNAT (for medicine and law). 

For those students applying outside UCAS, whether that is universities outside of the UK, apprenticeships, or the world of work, the Sixth Form team is on hand to help with letters of application, supporting documentation, references, portfolio development and interview training. 
 

The UCAS website also has a helpful section where pupils can explore different career options.