Personal Development

Enrichment

Students will develop a wide range of skills and personal qualities during their time in Sixth Form in order to leave us as well rounded young adults ready to take on the challenges of the future.

The programme is integrated into the broader curriculum with time dedicated to extension courses each week. All Year 12 students take one of the options below as a complementary academic qualification.

Year 1 Level 3 Extension Course Options:

Core Maths
Extended Project Qualification
Sports Leadership

We encourage students to participate in enrichment activities including music and drama, recreational sports and fitness, well-being, peer mentoring in the all-through school, charity and voluntary work and student leadership. Many of these enrichment activities compliment students’ commitment to the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award giving them opportunities to challenge themselves, develop new skills and give something back to their community.

Futures Programme

The Futures Programme prepares students for life beyond sixth form by developing the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for future success. Through five exciting strands—Impact & Leadership, Recharge, Earn, Save, Thrive, Next Steps, and Voice & Influence—students gain valuable experience in leadership, community engagement, wellbeing, financial literacy, employability and communication. The programme helps students become confident, capable and socially responsible young adults, ready to make a positive impact in their communities and take their next steps with confidence.

Impact & Leadership

Lead with purpose. Make a difference.

Earn, Save, Thrive

Earn wisely. Save confidently. Thrive independently.

Voice & Influence

Speak. Connect. Influence.

Recharge

Move. Recharge. Thrive.

Next steps

Explore. Prepare. Succeed.

Sixth form personal development roadmap.pdf

Leadership Opportunities

CFS is unique in that we are an all-through school which affords immense opportunities for student leadership and we are proud to have appointed new student leaders for 2025/26. They lead school events, mentor and coach younger children and represent the school at public events. In all of these activities our student leaders are learning valuable life-long skills.

Head Students Caleb and Anabelle

Post 18 Guidance

It is our vision that every one of our students will leave CFS equipped and qualified to take up exciting opportunities in careers and Higher Education. They are advised and guided with bespoke UCAS preparation and careers advice. Year 12 students are all given the opportunity to connect with an industry mentor for their two years of sixth form. All students have a careers interview and we welcome specialists to talk about the applications process and student finance. All students visit the UCAS Higher Education fair at Surrey University and the National Apprenticeship Show in Year 12.

Work Experience

All Year 12 students are supported to find work experience during the year, whether in person or online. We hold a dedicated Careers Day and Work Experience week for all Year 12 students.

See below for useful links to help you find work experience