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articular support from the Art Department P for those applying for Art school and Architecture
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isits to universities, particularly prioritising V areas that require special preparation such as healthcare and Art school options
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orking lunches from Careers Department W on university and careers with speakers from varied areas
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dditional interviews with students and A parents are on a drop-in (availability depending) or appointment basis with the Sixth Form Management Team, Tutors and the Careers Department
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advice and personal statement support from Tutors, Heads of Year, the UCAS Coordinator and The Careers Department.
The Oxbridge Programme In the last four years, where most independent schools have seen a dramatic downturn in their Oxbridge offers, ours have gone in the opposite direction, testament to the "Oxbridge value added" our support provides. Over the last four years, we have seen a total of 31 Oxbridge offers, equating to almost 10% of the year group. The Oxbridge Programme is designed to promote: ■ Aspiration in our students ■ Development of thinking skills and the ability and confidence to articulate thought ■ The self-belief that Oxbridge is an attainable goal if you work hard and are academically curious ■ A realistic view of Oxbridge – yes, you will have to work but you should also have a great time ■ Other skills required for entry such as interview or test preparation. These aims are achieved via a comprehensive and evolving programme that builds yearon-year. 28
It includes: Across the Year Groups: ■ An Oxbridge Team (all Oxbridge graduates) who run the programme supported by a team of Oxbridge Mentors (many Oxbridge graduates) with subject specialisms ■ Use of a wide range of data including internal exams, psychometrics and teacher recommendations to spot talent and potential ■ Working with the Scholars Programme that provides 'stretch' activities designed to encourage and develop academic curiosity and skills.
