At Longsands Sixth Form, we are aware of the intense competition for places at the most prestigious universities and top employers. We work hard to ensure all scholars are well informed about future choices, and that they have a smooth transition to the next stages of their lives.

Work Experience

Work Experience in Year 12 is a focal part of the career development our scholars complete with local and regional companies and organisations.

From finance and learning how to handle money, to politics and how to vote, we aim to ensure that our scholars are prepared for the world they are about to step into.

Where our scholars have completed their work experience:

  • AAB – Automation Technology
  • Altair Media – Media Planning Agency
  • BB&C – Architect
  • Cambridge Magistrates Court – Law
  • Coversure St Neots – Insurance Brokers
  • Dynomite Productions Ltd – Video Production Agency
  • Great Paxton Church of England Primary School – Education
  • Ian Sollom MP – Politics
  • MASS – Technology
  • M Group Highways Limited – Civil Engineering
  • MBDA Systems – Defence Weapon Systems
  • Royal Papworth Hospital – Healthcare
  • Shelley & Co – Solicitors
  • The Kite Trust – Charity Organisation
  • Whitings LLP Chartered Accountants – Accountancy

Careers and Employability

As part of our excellent support for post-18 progression, we offer:

  • Qualified careers advisers.
  • One-to-one guidance interviews with a qualified adviser from Form the Future.
  • Sustained, relevant, and timely careers education, information, advice and guidance, covering all post-18 progression routes, built into the Personal Development curriculum.
  • Well-developed links with leading universities.
  • Links with local and national employers through our partner Growth Works.
  • Support in applying for access programmes, summer schools and taster courses.
  • Expert advice and guidance on fees, loans and university finance – delivered by our partners at Neaco.
  • Guidance on CVs, applications, and interviews, including a mock interview.
  • Guidance on work-related learning and support in finding a work placement.

“The school has ensured that there is a comprehensive programme of careers guidance. Sixth Form students benefit from links with further education providers and local businesses to make informed choices about their next steps.”
– Ofsted 2024

Scholars take part in a comprehensive careers programme including topics such as; exploring careers options, UCAS application writing, and interview preparation. Intensive one-to-one support from our skilled and experienced tutor team ensures that every scholar can make informed decisions about their future and is fully equipped to make successful applications to their chosen destinations.

Scholars are encouraged to keep in touch and maintain strong links with the school through the alumni scheme, and we are always thrilled to hear about the successes of our former scholars.

We have put together a comprehensive Personal Development programme and a range of learning opportunities to ensure that you are fully prepared to manage both your current lives and also your future experiences.

Sixth Form Support