What Is The High Performance Programme

A personalised support scheme to support students acquire the A*A*A* - AAB entry at A Level for a research led University (Russell Group) place in Year 13.
A series of wide and varied opportunities (work experiences, lectures, widening participation, etc.) to experience and enhance subject knowledge and an undergraduate skill set.
Accessing University and wider expertise during the application process for research intensive programmes of study.

THE RUSSELL GROUP

Four Prong approach to top research led university applications:

Skill Enhancement (Year 12)
Opportunities to extend subject appreciation/research (Year 12)
Insights and Experiences of Universities and work placements (Summer Year 12 mainly)
Support in pushing towards that A/A* GCE ATTAINMENT (Spring/ Summer Year 13)

Building in the students soft and fundamental skills beyond Secondary School

Exploring undergraduate subject discipline(s) well in advance through Independent learning
Accessing National Institutions
Visiting Specialist exhibitions
Reading Relevant Current News stories
Seeking out leading experts ( by e-mail/ blogs/ twitter feeds/ lecture attendance)
Application skills
Interpretation & Analytical skills
Observation skills
Evaluation skills
Interpersonal skills
Debating & Public speaking skills
Time management & Organisation skills
Critical & Lateral thinking Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Metacognition & Philosophy
Interview Skills

Bespoke Programmes: A wide range of personalised pathways towards university/career

Our Architecture Pathway:

A series of lectures/ workshops and exhibitions run by: ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS
Personal expert advice on building a portfolio alongside rigorous interview preparation for leading courses from Cambridge to the Bartlett to UAL
Access to a wide range of practice open days and talks from : Allies & Monaghan to Zaha Hadid Associates.
Talks by leading architects from Richard Rogers, Norman Foster, Terry Farrell to David Chipperfield
London Architecture Tours
University Architecture Summer Schools (UCL; Cass School)
Volunteering and workshop opportunities with Archi-kids, NLA, RA and Open-City events
Week long Work Experience opportunities to a wide variety of prestigious architecture practices from AHMM, Amanda Levette to Newground Architects

Spring/ Summer Schools at QMUL/KCL/UCL/ Imperial/ Cambridge/ Oxford/ Bristol/ Durham/ Manchester/ Nottingham Universities
Guaranteed Work Experience placement in a Hospital/ GP or Dentist Practice in the Summer Term
Extensive Expertise and Training for Personal Statement writing , UKCAT/ BMAT and Medical Interviews (MMIs)
Laboratory based work in leading university departments related to Medicine
A range of volunteering & educational opportunities with Royal Free Hospital(Hampstead); Whittington Hospital (Highgate); Bart's & Royal London; Guys & St Thomas’s
Wide variety of lectures run by the Royal Society, Royal institution, Friends of Imperial, UCL Lecture series, Gresham College, Conway Hall , Royal Society of Chemistry; Wellcome Centre,
Subscriptions to British Medical and Dental Journal to be kept informed of current research and issues.

Work Experience with leading Law Firms:
REED SMITH
EVERSHEDS
ALLEN & OVERY
HOGAN LOVELLS
LINKLATERS
NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT
CLIFFORD CHANCE
PINSENT MASONS
SHEPHERD WEDDERBURN
SLAUGHTER AND MAY
Mock Trial Workshops
Masterclasses on Law at LSE/ UCL and Cambridge
LNAT preparation with experts
E-mentoring with current Law Undergraduates
A range of workshops, debates and lectures and a residential conference looking at university applications, interview techniques, sessions on different areas of the law and an insight into the workings of the Inns of the Temple

A range of lectures from LSE, Gresham College and the British Academy covering national and global economic/financial issues
Work Experience and internship Opportunities with Deloitte, J P Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch and KPMG, Rothschild Bank, Man AHL
Insight Days with ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants)
LSE Choice Programme which supports students through Maths, Economics & Finance based university applications providing Saturday support sessions, a Summer School, on-going mentoring .
Lloyd’s Scholar Scheme with UCL to explore non-university routes into Finance Industry
Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professions programme offers students 4.5 years of support to secure a career in : Accountancy, Banking & Finance or Business

Exceptional Personal Statement & Interview Preparation
Outstanding Reference Writing To Support University Applications
Unmatched Links With University Providers And Enrichment Opportunities
Top Quality External Tutoring & Expertise
Individual And Personalised Nature Of The Mentoring And Support Offered Towards Each Student’s Career Goals
The Time And Commitment Staff (Both Subject & Pastoral) Will Put Into Ensuring Your Child Attains Their Targets And Is Happy With Their Education