Acland Burghley School

Y12 Futures Day

Monday 30 June

On Monday 30 June, we welcome 4 universities and a huge range of employers to LaSWAP for Futures Day. All Y12s will be off timetable for the day, which will run as follows:

  • Period 1 and 2: at Acland Burghley with tutors, completing UCAS or apprenticeship applications
  • Period 3 and 4: at Parliament Hill/William Ellis for workshops
  • Period 5: independent work on applications

Employers and universities joining us include:

  • City St George’s university, BIMM, University of Kent and UEA
  • Qoob marketing
  • Farrans Construction
  • The Civil Service
  • Camden apprenticeships
  • The Royal Free Hospital (NHS)

Plus sessions from professionals in creative industries, law, accounting, land economy, finance, engineering and charity sectors, and practical workshops for students applying for apprenticeships and allied health courses. There is something for everyone regardless of their course and pathways plans  even if they are not sure yet!

Booking is now closed for Futures Day, but if your child hasn’t signed up they should still attend as there is space available in several of the sessions. Futures Day is a really important part of our pathways provision – please support us by ensuring your child attends.

University Open Days – book now

Most university open days run in June and July, and again around October-November.  Please encourage your child to book Open Days now: https://www.ucas.com/applying/before-you-apply/what-and-where-to-study/university-open-days

Open Days aren’t available all year, so check carefully. We advise students to go to as many Open Days as possible to see a range of options, and to definitely visit their first and second choice of university to experience it first hand.

Y12 Work Experience Week,

Starting Monday 7July

We have many Work Experience opportunities available for students via Teams. Students should log on and check the Year 12 2024/25 Channel for plenty of placements with a huge range of businesses.

LaSWAP family webinars

Recordings of both of our June webinars are available on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@laswapconsortium

Please contact me if you would like the slides: lpearcey@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk 

Upcoming LaSWAP family webinars

Navigating Clearing for Y13: Wednesday 9 July

https://zoom.us/j/94254070629

Clearing is just a list of all the university courses in the UK that aren’t full, but it can seem like an opaque and confusing process! This webinar will work through what Clearing is, how to navigate it, how to apply via Clearing on Results Day, why students might find themselves in Clearing and other tips and tricks. There will be time for Q&A and the webinar will be recorded for those who can’t join us live. All students and families are welcome.

Apprenticeship Pathways for Y12 and Y13: Wednesday 16 July

https://zoom.us/j/93904543834

There is so much talk of UCAS and university at this time of year, but apprenticeships are a brilliant and rewarding pathway for many students. This webinar will cover what modern apprenticeships are, sectors that are good for apprenticeship pathways, types of apprenticeship, how to apply for roles and find opportunities, and more. There will be time for Q&A and the webinar will be recorded for those who can’t join us live. All students and families are welcome.

 

Other LaSWAP events

LaSWAP Live
Thursday 3 July

Sign ups are now open for LaSWAP Live. Please see poster below to sign up.

LaSWAP Live poster

 

Breaking Bach
Tuesday 15 July

Please see poster for details.

 

LaSWAP Sports Day
Monday 14 July

LaSWAP Sports Day will be the afternoon of Monday 14 July.  More details next week

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!

Linklaters Business Foundation Course
11 and 12 August

This free online work insight programme designed to provide you with insight into life at a Magic Circle law firm and assist you to develop essential skills required for pursuing a fulfilling career. Day one of the course will focus on the Practice – handling legal matters  and day two will be based around insights into the roles of various Business Teams such as such as accountants, marketing specialists, HR professionals, and IT managers. Applications close on 7 July. Apply here: https://apply.candidats.io/67c4d32e-f303-482c-9582-8d56deb98755.

Camden Summer University

Camden SU is hosting a huge range of free activities and classes, including archery, vegan cooking, creative writing, pottery, fashion design, British Sign Language, and much more. Great for personal statements and apprenticeship applications as well as just learning something fun. More information here: https://www.cmdn.co.uk/

Laura Pearcey (Stanley)
Associate Director of LaSWAP/Pathways and Progress Leader

lstanley@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk