THE Cosmos Programme
COSMOS
The Cleeve Cosmos Programme is designed to support our brightest learners to achieve their full academic potential and become stars! This bespoke programme builds on your expertise over seven years, preparing you to eventually make applications to the UK's top Universities or businesses. There are no ceilings and no limits to what you can achieve.
This programme will provide you with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to spark your intellectual curiosity. You will take a learning journey. Each year moving through another layer of atmosphere, before reaching your destination.
Year 12 & 13 |
Exosphere |
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Year 10 & 11 |
Thermosphere |
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Year 9 |
Mesosphere |
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Year 8 |
Stratosphere |
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Year 7 |
Troposphere |
OPPORTUNITIES
Each year you will be offered a range of opportunities, each one designed specifically to either build confidence, raise your ambitions or support you in your choices for the future.
- WORKSHOPS
- SEMINARS
- TRIPS
- LINKS WITH TOP UK UNIVERSITIES
- LINKS WITH BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
- EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
- PARTICIPATION IN CLEEVE COSMOS FESTIVAL
- SUBJECT MASTERCLASSES
- COACHING & MENTORING PROGRAMME
- BESPOKE HELP & SUPPORT
WHAT TO EXPECT
Year 7: Troposphere
You will spend time attending seminars and workshops, with the aim of introducing you to the skills that top Universities and employers look for. You begin to keep a Learning Passport of all your achievements and are supported with applying for national competitions and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.
Year 8: Stratosphere
This year we work on improving on the skills you've learnt. Extending your academic knowledge and learning how to stay connected with current issues, news and events is the focus.
Year 9: Mesosphere
Delivering into what you feel the future may hold for you. Decision-making is a focus this year with your GCSE options to choose. Through workshops and seminars you will learn how to impress your teachers and think outside the box. Skills that the top UK Universities and businesses look for.
Year 10 & 11: Thermosphere
Key Stage 4 is arguably one of the most important transitions of your life, which is why Cosmos provides you with the bespoke help and support your need to reach your potential. You not only have the opportunity to participate in a number of subject masterclasses to get a feel for what's on offer at A-Level and beyond, but you also buddy-up with a KS5 mentor who supports you on your journey.
Year 12 & 13: Exosphere
At this point of your journey you will be well rehearsed and prepared. You may wish to consider applying to the top Universities in the country. You will get the opportunity to:Visit a range of Universities and talk to students studying there and buddy-up with individuals to hep give you more insight into life there. Get trained as a mentor to support KS4 students on their successful journey, just as you yourself experienced. Choose extra support for a member of staff in your specific subject specialism to aid your knowledge and applications. Attend workshops to help with personal statements. Participate in seminars to help understand how to make yourself stand out in applications and interviews. Practice interviews and complete mock admission assessments. You will feel empowered to make an application to anywhere you wish - there are no ceilings!
THE CLEEVE COSMOS FESTIVAL: 4 - 8 MARCH & 8 - 12 JULY
An annual event that celebrates and shares success stories:
- We invite experts from across a range of fields to speak and share their successes.
- You will get the opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers and ask them anything you'd like to know!