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Our Progression Programme supports The Bridge Academy Mission:
to ensure that every student can succeed at a good university or equivalent, thrive in their chosen field and live a great life.
All students are on our Progression Programme from Year 7 to Year 13. Our Programme is designed to make sure our students are as prepared as possible to move to each new stage of their lives: whether that is moving from Key Stage 3 to 4; Key Stage 4 to 5 (or to an apprenticeship or traineeship); or from Key Stage 5 to university or an apprenticeship or job.
How do parents and carers find out about the Progression Programme? In Years 9 and 11 there are options evenings for parents and carers. Parents and carers are also contacted directly about the Progression Programme. Parents and carers are welcome to attend our Progression Fair. Details are provided by text and / or letter nearer to the events.
What kind of careers support does Bridge provide for students? Each Year group has key learning outcomes, these can be found at our Careers Programme. The entitlements and planned activities for each Year group are outlined in the Progression Programme Plan.
How can parents and carers support their child to think about life after Bridge in terms of apprenticeships, further education and university and other qualifications? Students in Years 8-13 use www.unifrog.org an online platform that provides students with impartial and independent guidance on the full range of post-school options. It also helps students to explore their interests and different career pathways, find opportunities, compare every undergraduate university course in the UK as well as international opportunities, and access Further Education courses and a comprehensive list of apprenticeships. Parents and carers can also have their own Unifrog accounts, contact dmensah@tbah.uk to register.
Amazing Apprenticeships - T Level Guide – for parents & carers
This new two-page guide has been created for parents and carers to learn more about T Levels, an employer-designed, technical alternative to A-levels. https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/T-Levels-Parents-Carers-Guide.pdf
Success at School –University guide for parents and carers
This resource aims to explain to parents what they need to know and how best they can support their child with making crucial decisions about their future. This free digital guide will help parents and carers support their children to make informed decisions about their next steps after school and is designed to provide them with all the information they need to make a successful application to university. Articles include; is University right for my child? How to choose a university, applying through UCAS, writing a personal statement, student finance and more. Download here
Parents
UCL - Online Parents' Conferences – 13th July (yrs 12 & 13)
Years 12 & 13 - Monday 13th July 6.00 – 7.00pm
Aimed at parents and carers of students in sixth form or college, this session will focus on the university application journey, including course choices, applications and financial support. The session will cover
- Supporting your young person to choose their course and university
- Personal statements and supper-curricular engagement
- Student finance, the lifelong learning entitlement and financial support
And an opportunity to ask questions at the end https://qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_4MIY3rFYJojFwc6
Queen Mary University - Preparing for Clearing and Results Day – for parents & carers – 29th July
This session aims to help parents and carers understand Clearing and how they can support their child/young person through the process, whatever their results. The session will cover admissions, how to find a course in Clearing, how to apply through Clearing, why students apply via Clearing and what happens if they are made an offer via Clearing. It will also cover what happens on results day and tips on how to support their young person to prepare for all outcomes on results day. Wednesday 29th July, online, 6.00 - 7.00pm https://www.qmul.ac.uk/outreach/students/webinars-and-student-panels-/
The Degree Gap - What every parent wishes they knew before GCSE results day – 17th Aug
Joe and Harry, co-founders of The Degree Gap, take parents through the practical steps for GCSE results day: what to expect, how to read the results in context, and how to support your child through any outcome. Monday 17th August, online, 7.00–7.45pm https://study.thedegreegap.com/gcse-results-day-webinar/
UniTasterDays - The Parents' Guide to University 2026 - New
The Parents' Guide to University 2026 has been created to help families support young people as they explore their university options. It covers everything from choosing a course and university, to student finance, applications, and preparing for university life. It features contributions from more than 80 university representatives from across the UK, alongside expert voices including educator and TV personality Baasit Siddiqui https://www.unitasterdays.com/university-support-for-parents/parents-guide-to-university-brochure/
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