Careers

Higher education is the route mostly chosen by Sutton Valence Sixth Form students, but we also have a growing number of students who choose the Higher Apprenticeship option, a gap year or go directly into employment. The Lower Sixth year is the best time to explore all of these possibilities and I am able to provide students with one-to-one professional guidance to ensure they are aware of all their options and make informed decisions. I also offer online Morrisby testing to any students who are uncertain as to which route suits them best. This advice is objective and impartial, based on psychometric assessments. Results are available immediately and the interactive career planning tool enables students to explore the different education and career options available to them. The Careers department provides up to date and easily accessible information on higher education and careers in the Careers section of the Library and university prospectuses are available in the Sixth Form Centre. We organise visits from university admissions teams to speak to students about the university application process, writing personal statements and student finance. Students are also guided individually, as well as collectively, through their course and university selection, online application and personal statements. Students are introduced to different career options through regular talks by employers and a biennial careers convention held on site. Old Suttonians are very helpful and generous with their time, coming into School to talk to students and offering mentorship and sometimes work experience.

Christine Carter Head of Careers