Careers

Students follow our comprehensive careers programme, ‘Steps to Success’, which is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for the world of work.

At La Retraite 6, our dedicated Careers Team and independent Careers Adviser provide students with personalised guidance, including one-to-one careers advice, interview preparation and support with post-18 progression decisions.

We are proud to hold the Quality in Careers Standard, which recognises the quality and breadth of our careers provision and our commitment to meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Our UCAS Adviser supports students with university applications, student finance, personal statements, interview preparation, industry placements, work experience and volunteering opportunities.

Students also have access to mentoring, interview support and the Unifrog careers platform, which helps them explore future pathways and prepare successful applications.

We continually review and develop our careers programme through student feedback, engagement data and destination information.

The Access Project

The School has developed a partnership with 'The Access Project' which supports our most able students to get to the top universities through a combination of tailored 1:1 tutoring in a subject of their choice and regular mentoring with an expert in the field of their choice. This programme represents our scholarship offering at KS5 and students are invited to apply for it on entering Year 12 in September for more information visit our Access Project page Here

FOBBS (Figures of Black British Society)

We are currently working with FOBBS (Figures of Black British Society), the FOBBS app is a programme that focuses on delivering high quality information of figures with Black British heritage, which benefits our students with the knowledge they need to be sustainable in current society. For further information on FOBBS please visit their website Here

YEAR 12

Career focused PD programme based on the CDI framework and Gatsby benchmark to ensure a comprehensive careers experience, including CV and interview preparation.

Charity focused volunteering to gain industry experience.
2 weeks work experience for A Level students.
45 days industry placement for T Level students.
UCAS fair to engage with universities, FE and apprenticeship providers.
Careers orientated trips to gain industry insight.
Dedicated UCAS advisor for university and apprenticeship application support.
Support from an Independent careers advisor.

YEAR 13

Career focused PD programme based on the CDI framework and Gatsby benchmark to ensure a comprehensive careers experience.
Guest speakers from a wide range of organisations and occupations.
Livery Link
University and apprenticeship interview preparation.
Careers orientated trips to gain industry insight.
Dedicated UCAS advisor for university and apprenticeship application support.
Support from an Independent careers advisor.

Contacts:

Careers Advisor, Ms Boyle: aboyle@laretraite.co.uk

Business Engagement Officer, Miss Desira: sdesira@laretraite.co.uk

Careers Lead, Mr Thomas: lthomas@laretraite.co.uk

Access to Labour Market Information

Students access up-to-date Labour Market Information via our Careers platform: https://www.unifrog.org/

Parent and Carers can also access local borough’s labour market Information here: https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/lmp/la/1946157253/report.aspx

La Retraithe Sixth Form

Careers

Students follow our comprehensive careers programme, ‘Steps to Success’, which is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for the world of work.

Some of the partners we work with include:

Contacts:

investors in careers

AFTER YEAR 11 – A GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR FUTURE 2026/27

PROVIDER ACCESS STATEMENT

THE SCHOOL'S CAREERS POLICY

Access to Labour Market Information