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Year 12 Higher Education, UCAS and Apprenticeship evening
It is well recognised that students find the transition into Year 13 a challenging yet rewarding experience, as not only do the students have to focus on their studies, they are also making huge decisions about their next steps. This may be university, apprenticeship or employment.
In order to best prepare students and parents/carers, we invite all parents and carers of Year 12 students to a Sixth Form Information Evening. The last one took place on Thursday 22nd May 2025 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm at Chipping Sodbury School Drama Hall. The next one will be in May 2026.
Speakers from University of the West of England, Bristol University and the National Apprenticeship Service gave advice on the application process for both UCAS and post year 13 apprenticeships. They discussed how to finance your child through higher education. School staff were available to answer any questions. In addition, a former Cotswold Edge student who has graduated from Cambridge University shared their experience of studying at Cambridge.
Links to Powerpoints from the 22nd May 2025 Higher Education, UCAS and Apprenticeship Evening can be found below:
For information on the UCAS process:
For information on why to go into Higher Education:
For information on Student Finance :
/docs/Student_Finance_2025.pdf
For information on applying to Oxbridge:
For information on Apprenticeships:
/docs/A-Z_of_apprenticeships__Jan_25__16.pdf
/docs/Guide_to_Apprenticeships_2024_DIGITAL_version_76.pdf
/docs/May_2025_-_Choices_2.pdf