Post 18 opportunities for Lady Manners School Sixth Form students are many and varied. Our students move on to higher education, apprenticeships, sponsorships, internships, employment and gap years.
Students and parents can use the information on this page to research post 18 opportunities. In addition, there are further resources available to students on Moodle (the school’s virtual learning environment; school username and password required).
For any careers enquiries please contact Mr Pacey through the school switchboard on 01629 812671 or by e-mail
| UCAS | The UCAS website is the prime site for researching higher education courses at universities and colleges. There are other information sections on student finance, higher and degree apprenticeships and taking a year out. |
| Hot Courses | University, college and part time courses. |
| Good Universities Guide | A multi-media directory of all the universities and higher education colleges across the UK, currently available free of charge. |
| Unistats | Comparison of different courses and universities. |
| Guardian University Guide | University league tables. |
| Which? University | Comprehensive search and comparison website for university study. |
Experiencing university life and admissions |
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| Opendays.com | Details of university open days. |
| Admissions Tests | Sitting an admissions test is required for entry to some university courses areas. Find out more on this website |
| Summer Schools | Get a taste of University life by attending a Summer school. Useful links are: UNIQ and the Sutton Trust. |
Money and sponsorships |
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| Student Finance | Financial support for higher education. |
| NHS Students Services | Financial help for certain health care and social work students. |
| The Scholarship Hub | Information on scholarships. |
| Study Overseas | Advice for students worldwide who are considering study abroad. |
| Prospects | A website mainly geared at postgraduate study but includes individual country profiles and information on working/studying abroad. |
| Fulbright Commission | Information on studying in the US. |
| Study in Europe | Information on studying in Europe, including a search facility for courses. |
| Find an Apprenticeship | Apply for apprenticeships at all levels on this national government website. |
| DCC Apprenticeships | Useful information about apprenticeships in Derbyshire. |
| Not going to Uni | Job and apprenticeship vacancies. |
| Which? Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Guide | This website is a useful starting point got researching companies that offer apprenticeships. |
| Find a Job | Apply for jobs on this national government website. |
| Prince’s Trust | Support for starting a business. |
| Shell LiveWIRE | Information on self-employment. |
| Year out | Year out providers and opportunities. |
| Camp America | Opportunities for work in holiday camps in the USA. |
| BUNAC | Working holidays overseas. |
| Year in Industry | Opportunities for STEM paid work placements arranged by the Engineering Development Trust. |
If you need help, advice or guidance on your future education or career options; or help in finding an apprenticeship, the links below may be useful.
Local Authority Careers Support (via the local multi-agency team) |
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| Bakewell/Matlock | 01629 538678 | |
| Hope Valley/Chapel-en-le-Frith: | 01629 533843 | |
| Buxton | 01629 533502 | |
| Chesterfield/Sheffield | 01629 533627 | |
Other Sources |
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| Mr Pacey, Lady Manners School | 01629 812671 ext 212 | Support available during term time at the careers department in school |
| National Careers Service | 0800 100900 | Careers help and advice – on line and by telephone |
