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Higher Education
Higher education advice and
planning enables the pupils to choose the right courses
at every stage of their life at Downside and beyond.
Downside has a well-resourced Careers and Higher Education
Library run by a full-time member of the teaching staff.
Pupils follow a structured careers course from the Third
Form (Year 9) upwards, receiving external guidance from
ISCO (Independent Schools Careers Organisation), COA
(Cambridge Occupational Analysts), and Somerset’s ‘Connexions’
careers advisory service. In the Sixth Forms (Years 12
and 13), all pupils receive thorough and focused advice
on UCAS applications from Tutors, House Masters/Mistresses
and by the UCAS Co-ordinator. Pupils are encouraged to
attend university open days and taster courses and are
given interview practice. Help is always available after
A Levels and in subsequent years.
Careers
Careers advice and assistance
is available on a wide range of possibilities and is
co-ordinated by the Head of Careers. Pupils are encouraged
to undertake work experience and the Careers Department
works with parents and Old Gregorians (alumni) to find
suitable placements. Close contacts are maintained with
industry, commerce and the Services. The Forces Liaison
Officer visits regularly and each year careers talks
are held by experts in their fields.
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