Y12: Sutton trust Summer Schools open for applications

We strongly recommend that Y12s planning to apply for completive universities and courses also apply for a Sutton Trust summer school.  The support they give is unmatched.

Sutton Trust run the largest summer school scheme in the UK, offering placements at prestigious institutions such as Cambridge, Sheffield, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Durham, the Royal Veterinary College, Imperial College, UCL and Warwick, plus others. Subjects offered include:

• Medicine, veterinary & dentistry
• Pharmacy
• History
• Languages & literature
• Music
• Film & media
• Maths & computer science
• Biology, chemistry & physics
• Architecture
• Law
• Psychology
• Sociology & political science

You can choose from in-person and online workshops, masterclasses and residentials (subject-depending), and all ST summer schools also include support with university applications.

ST summer schools are open to all students who attend a state school in the UK.

Find out more: https://summerschools.suttontrust.com/

Y13: UCAS deadline: 29 January

Applications submitted to school after Monday 29 January are not guaranteed to be checked and sent before the UCAS deadline.

Please remember that the deadline is externally set by UCAS and cannot be changed by us.

Students who are entitled to Free School Meals and bursary do not pay an application fee for UCAS.  Students should ask their tutor for help if they are unsure.

Please get in touch with any questions about UCAS.

Y12 Aspiring Medics and Dentists

Applying for medical or dental school is competitive and hard work. We are improving our support for our aspiring medics by working with the Royal Free and Imperial College to help with work experience placements, interview prep, the UCAT and more. Our support sessions begin in February – they will not be repeated so any interested students should sign up now! Our first session will be with Dr Taylor from Imperial College and a London orthodontist – information will be sent directly to students. They can sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/h6MB7WeWVS

If you would like the slides from my Intro to Medical School webinar from last term, please email me.

Y13 students on non-uni pathways

Students planning gap years, deferred entry or apprenticeship applications can make an appointment with me or Glen at Acland Burghley.

Ms Pearcey: gap years, deferrals, apprenticeships, uncertain about pathways lpearcey@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Glen Thomson: apprenticeships and work gthomson@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Ms Tait and Mr Metcalfe at La Sainte Union: Career and Pathways Support sessions for all LaSWAP students.

Both Hilary and Carlo are very experienced in a huge range of university, work, apprenticeship and other types of advice. These sessions are bookable after school every Monday and Thursday, so are extremely accessible to all Y12 and Y13 students. 

Book Mondays: https://calendly.com/htait-1/opportunity-centre-career-guidance?month=2024-11

Book Thursdays: https://calendly.com/cmetcalfe-2/opportunity-centre-career-guidance?month=2024-11

Apprenticeship opportunities

National Apprenticeship Week is next month: 5-11 February. 

Many companies launch their apprenticeship opportunities during this week. If your child is interested in apprenticeships, they should register here for lots of tips and information: https://nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk/

Some opportunities available already:

Professional Pathways for Y13
February half term 2025

• Two insight days taking place over February half term in central London where students will be immersed in the world of finance and meet with group of top tier funds each day across investment management. Students will get involved with case studies, panel discussions, Q&As and networking opportunities across the course of the day. Travel expenses are covered.
• Application deadline: Wednesday 22 January 
• Link to apply and find out more here: Classroom to Boardroom Foundation 2025 

Investing potential for Y12
Easter holidays 2025

• A cross-collaborative finance industry Work Experience programme hosted by a series of top tier finance funds. Students will attend a pre-preparation day at their offices in London. On completing the programme, students will become part of the Investing Potential Alumni Programme and network with previous attendees from the programme. 
• Application Deadline: 9 February 2025 
• Link to apply and find out more here: Classroom to Boardroom Foundation 2025 

Other opportunities for sixth form students

Super-curricular and work experience opportunities really pick up during this half term. There are lots of options for students to take part in workshops, competitions and events, and summer school applications begin to open. As well as this newsletter, we recommend students sign up to mailing lists from individual businesses and universities and also keep an eye on UCAS Events and Uni Taster Days:

https://www.unitasterdays.com/

Download their Student and Parent guides to university here:

• https://www.unitasterdays.com/university-support-for-parents/parents-guide-to-university-brochure/
• https://www.unitasterdays.com/university-support-for-students/students-guide-to-university-brochure/

https://www.ucas.com/ucas-events

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!

Gresham College Lectures

We are huge fans of the lecture series at Gresham college. They are completely free and brilliant super-curricular. There are lectures coming up on green immunity, music for film and TV, the value of public space and lots more: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/

Insight into Freshfields Law
Monday 27 January at 5pm

Exploring career options and deciding where to train as a solicitor can feel overwhelming. This event is designed to make the process clearer by giving you a detailed overview of Freshfields’ career pathways and culture, including solicitor apprenticeships. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Freshfields-Law-Jan

Introduction to Contour Fashion
Thursday 10 April

With this exciting and immersive course, you will have the unique opportunity to unleash your creativity by experiencing at first hand, the art of contour garment creation. You will be encouraged to consider prototype progression, driven by your personal design and conceptual thoughts, which will culminate into final pieces utilising a variance of mediums. Perfect for students interested in Fashion, Costume and Product Design.  All Creative Dimension workshops are FREE: https://www.thecreativedimension.org/workshop/spring-2025-an-introduction-to-contour-fashion/spring-2025-an-introduction-to-contour-fashion/

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