We take pride in preparing you for the next step in your learning journey beyond school, be it applying to university, for apprenticeships or preparing for employment. Our dedicated and highly experienced UCAS team of personal tutors will work very closely with you to support your preparation for application and interview.
This will also include specific guidance for early applications to Oxford and Cambridge Universities and Medical, Dental and Veterinary Science applicants.
We collaborate with the Careers Wales Service and Unifrog in a bid to support successful integration into the world of work for those choosing employment as their post sixth form pathway. At Lewis Girls’ you will find:
Links with the Welsh Government initiative-SEREN Network
A programme of guest speakers from leading Russell Group Universities.
A UCAS guidance programme for all students from the summer of Year 12.
A mock interview programme in preparation for both university and employment
Seren - Lewis Girls School is proud to be part of the Seren Network – a network designed to support Wales’ highest achieving sixth formers in achieving their academic potential and gaining access to leading universities. Enrolment criteria is set by the Seren Network and is based on GCSE results.
It is vital that in any aspect of your life you set goals. However, planning how you are going to get there is often overlooked.
Your option choices should be based on your future plans eg. higher education (university) or employment. Prior to selecting your subjects, find out the requirements for the university course or a career you have in mind. You need to work backwards; websites such as Careers Wales and UCAS are good starting points.
If you are unsure, a broad range of subjects may suit your needs and these will need to be discussed with staff and the careers team.
I look forward to you joining our Sixth Form in September 2024.
Students who gain 5 GCSE grades A*- C or equivalent BTEC qualifications can move to Level 3 courses. A*-C grades in English & Maths are required to return to sixth form. If these grades are not achieved, resit classes must be attended.
Lewis Girls School offers AS (Year 12)/ A2 (Year 13) levels, BTEC Level 3 qualifications and all students study the Welsh Baccalaureate.
AS/ A2 Level –This qualification focuses on traditional study skills including coursework assignments with an emphasis on examinations.
The qualification is graded A* - E. The full A-Level qualification is run over 2 years. The grades are worth the following points (SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM) for University applications.
BTEC – This qualification is mainly based on coursework assignments.
Teaching staff select modules within each course to make up a Level 3 subsidiary diploma or diploma.
The qualification is graded Pass (E), Merit (D), Distinction (C) or Distinction* (A) and also contributes to university points.
Lewis Girls' School Website
To support our year 11-13 learners, we have extended our Sixth Form website to include a transition section, catering for all pathways post-Sixth Form. Whether it's universities, degree apprenticeships, apprenticeships or employment, we provide you with an endless amount of information and resources to support your next move. This can range from gaining work experience, to watching online lectures, to listening to interviews with ex-students talking about their journeys from Year 11 to where they are now.
Sixth Form Link Ups
To support our year 11-13 learners, we have also developed links with a number of outside sources to support transition into specific careers.
Medic Mentor
To support our students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science we have linked up with Medic Mentor to provide support and guidance in those fields. They provide regular sessions, interview help and more for those signed up.
Springpod
Springpod is a website that provides virtual work experience and links to many employers in various sectors. Our students have engaged with virtual experience in areas such as teaching and journalism to really boost their knowledge and their university applications.
Unifrog
Unifrog is a great online tool available to our Sixth Form to support their journey during and beyond Sixth Form. Whether it is researching specific careers, looking into apprenticeships or working on identifying their strengths and weaknesses, the website is a valuable tool in their progression post-18.
