Careers

Students follow a comprehensive careers programme called ‘Steps to Success’, which enables them to develop the skills and attributes required for the world of work.

At La Retraite 6, there is a dedicated careers team on hand to support students with their careers applications, and an independent careers adviser to meet with students for 1:1 careers guidance, interview preparation and to assist with destinations decisions post-18.

We have achieved the Quality in Careers Standard award which fully incorporates the Gatsby Benchmarks and recognises the quality and breadth of our careers provision

Our UCAS adviser and Business Engagement Officer guides students with their university applications, issues around student finance, writing personal statements and conducting interviews, alongside offering support in obtaining industry placements, work experience and volunteering.

In addition, students have access to mentoring, assistance with interview preparation and the Unifrog careers platform which provides support with writing personal statements.

The impact of our careers programme is measured through student panels, usage figures in Unifrog and destination data which is compiled each year.

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.
Whole year group trip to 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: at aboyle@laretraite.co.uk

UCAS adviser and Business Engagement Officer: nweekly@laretraite.co.uk.

If you would like to contact our Careers Lead, Ruth Coyle, you can email her at admin@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 a comprehensive careers programme called ‘Steps to Success’, which enables them to develop the skills and attributes required for the world of work.

Some of the partners we work with include:

Contacts:

investors in careers

PROVIDER ACCESS STATEMENT

THE SCHOOL'S CAREERS POLICY

Access to Labour Market Information