Post 16 Open Events

Explore Your Options for Post-16 Education

As you move through year 11, it’s time to start thinking about your next steps. Upcoming open events give you the chance to visit providers, ask questions, and find out which courses or training best suit your ambitions. Whether you’re considering sixth form, college, or apprenticeships, these events are designed to help you make informed choices about your future.

Please find information below on local post 16 providers open events:

GCSE Exams Are Coming: Learn How to Maximise Your Marks

With GCSE exams just around the corner, it’s important for students to know how to approach exam questions and revision effectively. The Degree Gap is hosting a free live online webinar, “How to Maximise Every GCSE Mark”, designed to help students make the most of every mark in the final weeks before their exams. Students will hear directly from Maths, English, and Science specialists who achieved top grades themselves and now share strategies to help others succeed.

Register here: https://thedegreegap.com/gcse-exams-webinar to secure your place.

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Work Experience for Year 10 Students

During the Summer term, all Year 10 students at Kingsway Park High School have the exciting opportunity to take part in a work experience placement. These placements give students the chance to develop important skills, gain confidence, and experience a real workplace. Completing a placement can also help when applying for college, apprenticeships, or future jobs.

In the Autumn and Spring terms, students will be supported with activities, weekly after-school drop-in sessions, and guidance from staff to help them find and prepare for their placement. This ensures every student is ready to make the most of their work experience and succeed in a professional setting.

Please see below the Work Experience Presentation and Guidance Booklet to support you and your child.

Work Experience Week 6th July - 10th July - Guidance Booklet

Work Experience Week 6th July – 10th July 2026

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The Future Apprenticeship Foundation

The Future Apprenticeship Foundation is a Pre-Apprenticeship/workplace skills programme lasting 12 weeks. Designed to prepare you for an Apprenticeship through a combination of work and study, you will gain invaluable work experience in a real work setting and gain extra qualifications which employers are looking for.