Duration – 1 year Springwood is a beacon school for the EPQ, and it is a popular option amongst our students - not least because it is worth half an A Level, offers additional UCAS points and many universities will lower their entry requirements for those who have successfully completed a project. Most importantly of all, an EPQ is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your knowledge beyond the curriculum and prestigious universities love that in a student.

Duration - 1 year At Springwood Sixth Form, we are proud of the huge numbers of year 12 students who take up the opportunity to work towards the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Just like the EPQ, universities and employers value the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. It demonstrates important skills, such as communication, teamwork, determination and leadership. If you haven’t progressed through the Bronze and Silver awards, don’t despair: our expert team will find the best route for you.

We have invested in successful trips to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Peru in recent years. Run by Challenges Abroad and lasting two weeks, each trip has provided once in a lifetime opportunities to volunteer in schools and other community settings and to soak up some of the local culture. Every student who has been involved has gained a new outlook on life and grown in confidence and resilience. There are also subject specific trips abroad for many subjects including STEM, Geography, History, Photography and Food Science.