Developing the future-ready skills to thrive in a changing world
The future belongs to young people who can think critically, communicate confidently, adapt to change, lead with purpose and navigate emerging technologies with confidence.
Running alongside students' academic studies, Elevate, our Sixth Form Enrichment Programme, equips young people with the knowledge, skills, experiences and mindset that universities and employers increasingly value.
What is Elevate ?
Through workshops, specialist talks, practical experiences, leadership opportunities and personal development activities, students gain exposure to real-world skills and issues that extend far beyond the classroom. By combining academic excellence with personal development, Elevate helps students leave Sixth Form not only with outstanding qualifications, but with the confidence and adaptability to make a positive difference in the world.
The six modules of Elevate
| LEARN BETTER |
VESPA Academy | Study and research skills | Reflection | Scholarship |
| lead with purpose |
Leadership styles and skills | Public speaking | Rights and responsibilities | Community and service |
| CREATE OPPORTUNITIES |
Work experience | University and degree apprenticeship interview preparation | CV writing | UCAS workshops on-site |
| Live independently |
Personal finance | Budgeting | Independent living | Relationship management |
| Navigate complexity |
Artificial intelligence | Digital intelligence | Ethics | Global issues |
| Perform sustainably |
Work life balance strategies | Healthy routines | Self-awareness | Mental and physical wellbeing |
Why universities and employers value Elevate
Increasingly, universities and employers seek candidates who demonstrate more than academic success. They look for young people who can:
- Think critically
- Communicate effectively
- Work collaboratively
- Demonstrate leadership
- Adapt to change
- Show initiative
- Solve problems creatively
- Embrace and use technology responsibly
The Embley Elevate Enrichment Programme helps students develop these essential attributes while providing meaningful experiences they can draw upon in interviews, personal statements, university applications and future employment.
To find out more about what Embley Sixth Form has to offer, please get in touch by email (admissions@embley.org.uk) or by calling 01794 527371.