S i x t h F o r m
Inspire Programme
At Hulme Grammar School, our Inspire Programme is designed to empower you on your journey to success, no matter where your aspirations lie
All students benefit from a comprehensive and diverse range of support and enrichment opportunities, from personalised careers advice to support with university admissions and personal statements; from leadership opportunities as an ambassador or peer mentor to being mentored through our alumni mentoring scheme, all students are supported to realise their potential and prepare for life beyond A-levels Beyond the core aspect of the Inspire Programme there are Personalised Pathways.
These pathways are tailored to match your personal interests, needs, and future goals. Whether you're passionate about medicine, engineering, business, or the creative arts, our Personalised Pathways will ignite your potential.
Scholarships will add an extra pathway, and become ‘pathway plus’ for selected students
At Hulme, we don’t just prepare you for the next stage we inspire you to shape your future
Core offer
All students in the S
to the following:
Dedicated Form Tutors
Tutorial programme
Academic reviews
Pastoral support
1-2-1 personalised careers advice
Regular careers interviews as part of the tutorial programme
Dedicated 1-2-1 UCAS supervisor
Access and support with Unifrogincluding Webinars, MOOC’s etc
Access to 10,000 strong Alumni network
CV creation
University Admissions Support
Student Finance Help
University preparation classes
Full Co-curricular Programme
UCAS Discovery Expedition
Personal statement support
Weekly career bulletins
Annual careers and higher education fair Alternate routes support (degree and higher apprenticeships)
Personalised pathway
A personalised pathway is then created with the student from the available opportunities below.
Students with a career path in mind will be guided to certain activities to aid their applications and personal interests. Those who are unsure will build a profile based on their interests, which will then be narrowed down to a more specific career-based pathway in Year 13
Mock Interviews
Debating club
Medics Groups
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Open Day Events
Mock Trial
Young Enterprise
Maths Challenge
Physics Olympiads
Chemistry Olympiads
Parallel History Programme
STEP Preparation
Leadership Opportunities
Head of House
Ambassadors/Head Student roles
Sports Captains
Prep class prefects
Oxbridge Group eg Cambridge Masterclasses
Speakers from Industry
World Challenge
University admissions support
Admissions Test Preparation eg UCAT
Paired Reading Schemes
Public Benefit and Outreach Programme
Peer Mentoring Programme
Alumni Mentoring Scheme
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Open Day Events
Employee-led recruitment events
Preparation for interviews
Mock assessment days
Cambridge Chemistry Race
Law and Politics Society
Q&A talks from the House of Lords
In-house internship e.g. Alumni/Development
Academic discussion groups and Hulme Talks
Attendance at lectures at MMU hosted by the Manchester Branch of the Geographical Association
Attendance at Hodder Education Hazards conference in Manchester
Teaching English as a Foreign Language courses
National Citizen Service Programme
STEM projects, ie CREST Gold Award and Women in STEM workshops
Royal Society of Chemistry Top of the Bench national competition
Cambridge C3LA Year 12 Competition
Extended Project Qualification (worth up to 28 UCAS points)
Gold Arts Award (worth 16 UCAS points)
Events with the Historical Association eg the “Great Debate” competition
Attendance at conferences from university academics pertaining to their subject eg
Political Philosophy
Maths Inspiration sessions
Local Theatre Partnerships eg Palace
Theatre workshops
Casting opportunities for film and television
LAMDA examinations training
Case study
Z A H R A
A Levels: Biology, Chemistry, Business Studies
Next stage: Dental Surgery at The University of Manchester
Inspire Programme Activities:
Comprehensive university admissions support, including preparation for UCAT and mock interviews (including multiple mini interviews)
Paired reading schemes with Harmony Trust and mentoring for KS2 pupils in the Prep School
Leadership roles, such as Ambassador/Head Student and School Council representative Medics Pathway, offering rigorous mock interviews and seminars with HGS Alumni
Medics and Dentists on key topics like medical ethics
Presentations and Q&A sessions with alumni on medicine and dentistry careers
Biology and Chemistry Olympiads for those with a passion for the sciences
Digital art training to enhance manual dexterity, and virtual dental work experience covering dental check-ups and oral-systemic connections
Hands-on work experience in a private/NHS dental practice, nursery, and primary school Participation in the Inspiring Young Minds
STEM sessions with KS2 pupils, fostering interest in science and technology
“Words can't describe how grateful I am for all HGS has done for me.
When I started Hulme in Year 7 I was nothing but a timid girl with no clue what she wanted to do, but over time I realised how supportive and warm everyone at school was. My teachers were there 24/7 to help me, my peers always gave me the emotional support I needed and Hulme provided me with endless opportunities, good memories and a solid road plan as to what I wanted to do and how I was going to do it.
I often wonder where life would've taken me if I hadn't been in Hulme and that's something I don't even want to think about. Getting into Hulme was a gem of an opportunity for me and I would grab this opportunity with both hands. ”
A Levels:
Next stage:
Case study
P R E M
Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, and Economics with an AS Level in Physics
Natural Sciences at Durham University. More specifically: studying Mathematics, Computer Science and Economics within the programme
Inspire Programme Activities:
Deputy Head Student and Head of Hulme House
Academic Mentoring
AS Physics - Grade A
Participated in programming competitions
Participated in UKMT Maths Challenge in Years 12 and 13
Oxbridge sessions with Mock Interviews from Hulme Oxbridge Alumni
Attended events on robotics and programming
Created a charity donations system in Computer Science for a local temple
Further achievements:
Created two online business platforms
UKMT every year
Awarded prestigious Gold in British Physics Olympiad in Year 11
Part of Oldham Youth Council and a Member of Youth Parliament for Oldham
Delivered a motion to Oldham Council to scrap university fees
Assisted in a successful campaign to ban disposable vapes
Developed and implemented a communications system for the Youth Council
Participated in charity events, including fundraising
Event photographer for local temples
Long-distance cyclist, having crossed counties and regions in the UK
“School has taught me valuable lessons, not just in the classroom but also in resilience especially when navigating leadership. ”
Case study
E V A
A Levels:Chemistry, English Literature, M
Next stage: Law at Oxford University
Inspire Programme Activities:
Completed a MOOC in English Commo
Attended a lecture on historical leg
inspired further reading of Berman
Finalist in a national debating competition
Shadowed a criminal QC in court
Served as Head Girl at school
Volunteered at a local primary school
Member of Mensa
Successfully ran an Etsy business
Took part in the European Space Agency and Airbus 'Moon Camp Challenge' achieving 2nd place in Europe for
“Hulme helped me to thrive by providing me with cocurricular opportunities such as the school show which enhanced my social skills and fostered my independence”
It’s given me so many opportunities, including debating competitions and mock trials, as well as all the nice people I’ve met over the years. ”
H A N N A H
tudies, Drama & Theatre and Psychology
chology In Education at the University of York
Activities: Gold DofE - Velma in Chicago, Belle in Beauty and the practice ncluding performing at the Carol Concert
Perform Mentor i Gained e Self-tau Student ‘Witness
H I B
A Levels:En
Next stage:
Inspire Pro
Attended ‘Barriste Support Program
Case study B E N
Drama, Politics, Psychology
Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance at the University of York
el Drama, developing dance skills
Alumni M g p y
Harmony Trust - reading scheme at local primary schools
Prep Class Prefect - KS2
Completed ‘story writing’ MOOC
Sixth Form Student Ambassdaor
Pupil Benefit and Outreach Programme - Raising awareness for Mental Health, Diversity
paths to determine which aligns best with my aspirations. Serving as a role model and mentor to the key stage 2 students has been an immensely fulfilling experience ”
