PREPARING EVERY STUDENT FOR LIFE BEYOND SCHOOL

Futures Programme

Our Futures Programme is a carefully structured, whole-school initiative that guides every student from Year 7 to Year 13 on a journey of self-discovery, mindset development and confident decision-making. It is embedded in the life of the School — running through tutorials, PSHE, assemblies, workshops, enrichment events and dedicated one-to-one guidance.

Grounded in three progressive themes — Explore (Years 7-9), Develop (Years 10-11) and Realise (Years 12-13)— our Futures Programme builds the knowledge, practical skills and personal insight that students need to thrive in a rapidly changing world, and to make the most of the extraordinary opportunities available to them. Every student, regardless of their intended destination, is supported to make ambitious, informed and confident choices.

At every stage, students use Unifrog — the world-leading careers and destinations platform — to research pathways, log experiences and skills, and compare opportunities. Parents are closely involved through a rich calendar of evenings, webinars and written communications, and our extensive network of alumni enriches the programme throughout the year.

Sixth Form: Years 12–13

The Realise phase is where the programme’s foundations bear fruit. Our Sixth Form Futures provision combines personalised one-to-one guidance with a rich calendar of events, specialist support strands, visiting professionals and outstanding outcomes.

Every Aspiration, Fully Supported

Futures guidance at The Perse is not built around a list of familiar destinations. It is built around the individual. We have helped students navigate applications across the full spectrum of post-18 options in both the UK and overseas. Whatever the destination, we know how to help students get there — and get there well.

The strength of our support lies in the people who deliver it. Our Futures team brings together specialists in university admissions, careers education, subject mentoring and pastoral guidance, working in close partnership with academic departments across the school. 

We are not generalists offering generic advice. We are a team that takes the time to understand each student’s individual blend of strengths, passions and goals, and builds an application strategy around exactly that.

The breadth of The Perse’s alumni community means that, wherever a student wants to go and whatever they want to study, there is very often someone who has already made that journey and is willing to share their experience. We connect students directly with alumni who have been exactly where they want to go — so that guidance goes beyond what any handbook or website can offer.

We are proud that our students leave The Perse with ambitions that are genuinely their own — shaped by curiosity, self-knowledge and a clear sense of their values, not by league tables or convention. Our role is to understand each student deeply, to broaden their horizons where that is helpful, and then to support them with the same commitment and expertise wherever they might be applying.