Y12 Parents’ Evening: thank you and feedback

A big thank you to everyone who attend Y12 Parents’ Evening last week – we had a phenomenal turnout!

Our feedback form is still open and we welcome feedback from both parents and carers who attended and those who could not make it: https://forms.office.com/e/B4C8MeLbTz

Y13 Mock Exams timetable

Y13 mock exams for A Level subjects take place next week. Vocational lessons continue as normal.

Please contact Mr Stokes, Mr Ali or subject teachers with any queries about mock exams.

Webinar: Student Finance for families

Wednesday 12 March at 6pm

https://zoom.us/j/97992400905?pwd=UEb4W0uvuozKp89uCyUh4KR1pKESe4.1

Meeting ID: 979 9240 0905

Passcode: laswap

This webinar will explain the Student Finance application process, including how and when to apply, what the loans cover, how much you can expect to receive, how repayment works and more key information. 

Students will also have a more detailed Student Finance session in Monday Period 3 tutorial – please make sure they attend!

Many universities also do Student Finance events – you can find some here.  You don’t need to have applied to that university to attend their sessions. 

Y12 events and opportunities

UCAS Discovery
Monday 24 March

We have booked 600 places to take Y12 LaSWAP students to the UCAS Discovery exhibition at the Excel on 24 March.  This is the biggest university, employer and apprenticeship provider exhibition in the UK and the ideal start to Y12’s pathways journey.

The exhibition takes place at ExCel London, E16 1XL. Our booking slot is 12.30pm. Students will not be allowed access at any other time.

We expect most students to make their own way to the ExCel and register with us on arrival. If they are unable to do so, please speak to their tutor, Mr Ali, Mr Stokes or Ms Louka to make alternative arrangements.

Details of how to sign up will be given by tutors in Monday Personal Development sessions.  Please ensure your child attends these sessions as they will need to register in order to attend!

Please email me with any questions about UCAS or pathways.

DATE CHANGE:
Y12 Introduction to Medicine and Dentistry Applications
Tuesday 1 April at 4pm
PHS/WES Building

On 1 April we welcome Dr Sharon Taylor from Imperial College and Dr Hannah Silberstein, a dentist working in Camden, plus a current medical student to LaSWAP for a session on preparing your application and preparing for your UCAT.

Please note date change to 1 April!

Students interested in applying for medicine or dentistry should sign up to LaSWAP Medics to make sure they receive the most up to date information. They should check their emails regularly: https://forms.office.com/e/h6MB7WeWVS

Please note that these sessions are suitable for students who will meet the entry requirements for Oxbrodge and medicine/dentistry. Oxbridge applicants must be on track for a minimum of 3 A grades at A level. Medicine/Dentistry students must be on track for a minimum of 3 A grades at A level, including Biology and/or Chemistry, plus at least one other STEM A level.

Y12 Introduction to Oxbridge

Over 65 LaSWAP students attended the Oxbridge talk this week – an incredible turnout! If your child missed it, they can email me for the slides.

Next session information will be available soon.

Apprenticeship opportunities

NHS Health Assistant Apprenticeships
Barnet and Royal Free Hospitals

Band 3 HCA apprentices attend classes and work alongside NHS colleagues assisting patients with personal care. You do not need to have any hospital experience to apply and you can start after the summer exams.  More information and to apply, see here: https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7040265?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=102054

Network Rail cross-industry apprenticeship schemes
September 2025

"Rail for Future" is an initiative designed to build the next generation of engineering talent. By investing in the future, it offers degree-level apprenticeships and a diverse range of placements across Network Rail and its Supply Chain partners, providing participants with valuable, hands-on experience. You will be studying a Degree Level L6 Rail and Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship with Sheffield Hallam University. More information and to apply, see here: https://www.earlycareers.networkrail.co.uk/scheme/level-6-rail-rail-systems-engineering-apprenticeship-rail-for-future/

Morgan Stanley Apprenticeships

Applications are open now open for a range of roles in departments including investment management, client engagement, finance, operations and human resources, plus 12 month placements in digital business and data fellowship. 
https://www.multiverse.io/en-GB/individuals/morgan-stanley

Other opportunities for sixth form students

Please see this fortnight’s LaSWAP Newsletter for even more opportunities.  Newsletters are emailed to families or can be found at https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Parents/Newsletters/ Please check your Spam and mark all emails from LaSWAP, Acland Burghley or Bromcom as Safe/Priority!

Highgate Chrysalis Studying Maths at university webinar
Monday 10 and 24 March:

The Maths Department at Highgate would like to invite students who may be interested in studying Mathematics and Joint Mathematics courses at university to attend presentations and a Q&A session with a panel of current undergraduates. The panellists, drawn from schools within the Chrysalis partnership, will deliver short presentations exploring some of the Mathematics they’ve been studying during their degrees, and you will then be able to ask them questions about their courses and their route towards a Mathematics degree.  Register here: https://form.jotform.com/250403789447060

Brilliant Club Imperial Scholars Summer Schools
28 July-1 August

A summer school for students interested in studying Biosciences, Biochem or chemistry at Imperial College. See flyer for applications details and links.

Laura Pearcey (Stanley)
Associate Director of LaSWAP/Pathways and Progress Leader
lstanley@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk