The Life Skills and Choices Programme has been created and enhanced using years of experience and is the one compulsory elective in the Advanced Learning Programme. The programme is designed to help students develop the skills they will need to live successful and happy lives once they leave JCG and also to help them to make their choices about what they would like to do post-18. We aim to give students impartial and expert guidance, from many different sources and using a variety of different lectures, workshops and lessons.

We have a team of six experienced tutors, each with their own specialist area e.g. applying to study Medicine, applying to Oxbridge, seeking employment or planning a gap year, who deliver our in-house material. Led by the Head of Sixth Form, the tutors help students to become more aware of their strengths and weaknesses and facilitate research into university courses, institutions, employment both on and off-island, and gap year opportunities. The tutors also deliver information on subjects such as ‘managing your money’ and our Employability Co-ordinator speaks about improving students’ CVs and applying for jobs, either part-time whilst at university or full-time. The Head of Sixth Form also delivers sessions on topics such as the ‘A level Mindset’ and ‘Super-curricular Enrichment’.

We make use of a variety of expertise from outside of the College. We engage a number of speakers from within the Island and the mainland to broaden students’ outlook and improve their life skills.

Alumnae

We tap into the wealth of experience we have in our ex-students by bringing them back from university to talk to current students about their transition from JCG. At the JCG Careers Fair we welcome back ex-JCG students to talk with the Sixth Form students about their jobs and careers.

University Representatives 

Representatives of a number of universities will visit the College to deliver presentations on how students can make the most of the Jersey Higher Education Fair, choose a university and a course or manage the challenges or leaving home and living independently for the first time. They will also give students advice and guidance, one-to-one, on their university application and personal statement. Students receive interview training and will be given mock interviews with subject specialists for their courses, as and where appropriate.

Skills Jersey and Employers

Alongside our Employability Co-ordinator, representatives from Skills Jersey will assist students who are applying for post-A level employment. We also have a variety of companies who come into school to talk to students about careers and employment opportunities. Interview training and mock interviews are provided with employment agency representatives.

Elevate Education

Elevate Education has revolutionised the way study skills are taught around the world. Originating in Australia, since expanding to the UK, Elevate’s programmes have already resulted in tangible improvements in student performance at over 700 UK schools. Elevate Education will be in the College in the Autumn Term of Year 12 to run their ‘Study Sensei’ study skills session and then in the Spring Term of Year 13 with their ‘Ace your Exams’ workshop before the A level exam session in the summer.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Mindfulness sessions
• Exam Stress Session, Survey and Support Programme
• Workshops on ‘self-esteem and body image’, ‘sex and relationships’ and ‘alcohol, drugs and staying safe’.

Visiting Speakers

Speakers we will be welcoming in the next academic year include the following:

Natasha Devon MBE

Natasha Devon MBE is a writer and activist. She tours schools, colleges, universities and events throughout the world, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and social equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place. In2016 The Sunday Times and Debrett’s named Natasha one of the 20 most influential people in education. Natasha will deliver her presentation on body image and selfesteem to students in Year 12 and her presentation on exam anxiety to students in Year 13.

Royston Guest

Royston Guest is an entrepreneur who puts people at the heart of business. A respected and established conference speaker, Royston is passionate about helping businesses thrive by getting the most out of their people. As a coach and strategist, he helps people unlock their potential and find success.Royston is also a published writer whose most recent book “RISE: Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”was driven by his passionate belief that with the right mindset, everyone can achieve greatness. Values of hard work, determination and kindness underpin Royston’s business philosophies. Royston will share his experiences with both Year 12 and Year 13 students about how to harness their ambition and drive to aim to always be their best without losing sight of their integrity and value system. 

Jo Morgan

Jo Morgan (BA, PGCE, PGCert) is an award-winning professional speaker, trainer and consultant specialising in Relationships and Sex Education, PSHE and Diversity and Inclusion. Jo believes that high-quality Relationships and Sex Education is oneof the greatest gifts we can give to young people. Teacher training and student talks and workshops delivered byJo are funny, uplifting and empowering. She is one of thefounding members of the Schools’ Inclusion Alliance and has been recognised for excellent practice in her role asa Religious Studies teacher. Jo will speak to Year 12 and 13 about embracing body positivity.