The Flyers Programme is designed to support you in achieving outstanding academic success and prepare you to apply for highly competitive destinations such as higher apprenticeships, employment, degree apprenticeships and top-tier universities including Oxbridge.
The programme consists of a variety of elements including forums, external speakers, trips to university open days and apprenticeship fairs. You will take part in our core program of forums spread over the year and choose from the above elements to tailor your experience to reflect your interests and future aspirations.
The flyers program works well alongside one of our Pre-Professional Programmes (medics, dentists and vets, physiotherapy, police, STEM, teaching, nursing, performing arts and law), helping you learn more about the range of destinations out there. Additionally, our Oxbridge Programme will also be introduced via the flyers program, branching out in the spring term.
Flyers is a programme that we offer if you are an academic highflyer, preparing you for the rigorous application and entry process prestigious post college destinations involve. If you achieve a high GCSE average score you will be automatically enrolled onto the programme upon starting your studies at Wyke Sixth Form College. However, the programme is not exclusive, and you can opt into the programme via tutorial and enrolment at any time during your studies.
FLYERS FORUMS (COMPULSORY ELEMENT)
Flyers attend regular forums throughout the year. Forums are held termly and cover a variety of topics including making competitive applications and accessing additional support.
NON-COMPULSORY ELEMENTS
The remaining part of the Flyers Programme is made up of elements that you can choose from. These elements reflect your interests and future aspirations and may include (but are not limited to) the following; university/industry entry preparation, trips to Oxbridge/Russell Group Universities, Apprenticeship Fairs, a residential self-development trip, support with admission test preparation (UKCAT/BMAT) and employer talks.
We also have a range of pre professional pathway enrichments that complement the Flyers Programme well and are aimed at providing you with valuable preparation for progressing into careers in medicine, STEM, teaching, law, physiotherapy, the police and performance. Alongside this you may wish to supplement your programme by joining one of the college's many enrichments.
Please note that additional events and activities may be scheduled throughout the year and you will be given notice in advance of these.
FIRST HALF TERM
Flyers Programme Launch
NOVEMBER - FLYERS FORUM
Information on research and initial guidance for your next steps
JANUARY/FEBRUARY - FLYERS FORUM
University Research, Supercurricular Activities, Trips Launch and Oxbridge Launch
MARCH - JUNE - UNIVERSITY TRIPS AND VISITS
Trips and overnight visits to Russell Group and Oxbridge Universities
MAY - FLYERS FORUM
UCAS Launch, personal statements and and Inspirational Flyer Alumni Speakers
JULY - STUDENT RESEARCH
Final student research before UCAS window opens
Please note that additional events and activities may be scheduled throughout the year and you will be given notice in advance of these.
SEPTEMBER - UCAS EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE
Oxbridge and Medics, Dentists and Vets
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER - UCAS / FLYERS FORUM
UCAS application information and support
Making the right decisions for your next steps
NOVEMBER - ADMISSIONS TESTS
Oxbridge
BMAT Testing (Medics, Dentists and Vets)
DECEMBER / JANUARY - UNIVERSITY INTERVIEWS & OFFERS
Oxbridge
FEBRUARY - FLYERS FORUM
Exam reflection and guidance and higher apprenticeship/employment focus .
Ellie Nethaway, Outreach Officer, King's College, Cambridge, tells you everything you need to now about applying to Oxbridge. The presentation is part of the Wyke Oxbridge/Flyers enrichment, supporting students who want to apply to the most competitive destinations.
