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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.
A free T Levels Week Parent and Carer Webinar: Understanding T Levels will take place on Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:15pm. Register here
The webinar is designed to help parents and carers understand:
What T Levels are.
How they differ from other post-16 education pathways.
The progression opportunities they can lead to.
The session will feature David Scott, T Levels Lead at the Department for Education, and Victoria, a parent sharing her experience of T Levels.
Parents and carers are encouraged to register even if they cannot attend live, as all registrants will receive access to the webinar recording and slides afterwards.
We encourage parents and carers to register even if they are unable to attend on the day, as all registrants will receive access to the webinar recording and slides afterwards.
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
UniTasterDays - The Parents' Guide to University 2026
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/
Queen Mary University - Supporting Your Child's Journey to Higher Education - 21st Oct
Are you a parent or carer wanting to understand the UCAS application process and how best to support your child through it? This session is designed specifically for parents and carers, providing everything they need to know about applying to university and how they can guide their young person through each step of the higher education journey. This session will cover:
What UCAS is and how the university application process works
How to apply and complete a strong UCAS application
Post-18 options
Key application dates and deadlines you need to know
How to support your child in making confident decisions about their next steps
There will also be the opportunity to put questions directly to QMU’s panel of experts on university applications and the wider application process.
Wednesday 21st October, 6pm to 7pm, online.
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