Our Future Pathways programme prepares students to explore their academic and professional options and decide on meaningful courses of study and career paths after they leave SuMS. The programme is structured around the SuMS Project Qualification (SPQ), the Skills Programme (SP), and the UCAS preparation and application process.

The SuMS Project Qualification 

All Year 12 students undertake a group research project under the mentorship of an academic expert or an industry professional. During their projects, students get familiar with a wide range of real contemporary open challenges in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, computer science and economics, they delve into real-life examples of applied or theoretical research, and get invaluable exposure to research methodologies, collaborative project planning and scientific writing. At the end of Year 12, all students present their group findings in an event attended by students, parents and SuMS staff, as well as university and industry mentors.

SPQ Presentation Day: 22nd June 2027

Skills Programme

During the Spring Term, Year 12 students develop a wealth of soft and hard skills in the context of the Skills Programme. The programme is structured around weekly timetabled sessions and tutor one-to-ones. We use the Unifrog platform for students and parents to record and monitor progress. The sessions include effective study skills, the use of contemporary data analysis and general scientific packages like Excel and the essentials of Python programming and an understanding of generative AI. The programme encompasses a problem-led approach to developing advanced literacy and numeracy with real data and relevant examples from different disciplines. Students also develop the necessary knowledge and skills to write effective CVs and personal statements, as well as interview skills and techniques to apply to competitive courses and apprenticeships.

Future Pathways Parent/Carer Information Session: 6th January 2027 (4:45 - 5:30)

UCAS

During the Summer Term, students start the UCAS application process and explore university courses and apprenticeships with close support through timetabled weekly sessions. Furthermore, in this term, all Year 12 students have one-to-one sessions where they receive personalised careers advice from a professionally qualified careers advisor. Students can also attend special sessions tailored to develop high-level problem-solving and interview skills to succeed in special entrance examinations (TMUA, TARA, ESAT).

UCAS Parent / Carer Information Session: 11th May 2027

Careers

During Year 12, all students will attend careers fairs (Surrey Careers Fair, uMaths Careers Fair). Throughout their time at SuMS, they will have the opportunity to listen to a range of expert speakers from academia and industry as well as representatives from local companies. Students and parents/carers are provided with information on a range of work experience possibilities, and students are encouraged to find a suitable placement at the end of Year 12.

Further information is available from Dr Robles-Llana (Assistant Headteacher) - please reach him by emailing office@surreymathsschool.co.uk or calling us on 01483 974211. 

Our Careers Policy incorporating our Provider Access Policy (setting out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to pupils at the school) can be found here.