Y12 Futures Day

Monday 29 June

On Monday 29 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 – they will be with their tutor at Acland Burghley periods 1 and 2, and at PHS/WES for individual sessions periods 3 and 4.

All students have had the opportunity to choose the sessions they want to attend. Please make sure they attend tutorial on Monday to finalise these or sign up if they haven't yet chosen. Please see attached brochure for the sessions available to students.

Please get in touch if you have any questions about Futures Day.

 

MenB vaccine available to Camden students

The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people.

You are eligible if:

• You were born between 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2008.
• You were born on or after 21 July 2001 and will be a first-time university student in the 2026/27 academic year.
• You were born on or after 21 July 2001 and will be a first-time further education student living in shared accommodation in the 2026/27 academic year

How much do the vaccines cost and how can I get them?

The vaccination is a free NHS programme to those eligible.

Those born from 1 September 2007 to 31August 2008 will be contacted to book an appointment through the National Booking Service; other eligible people will be access to access vaccination via a walk-in appointment at participating pharmacies. You can find your nearest pharmacy here.

It is important that everyone eligible has two doses of the vaccine.

More information HERE.

 

LaSWAP webinars

Webinar: UCAS and university applications for Y12 families

Recording available HERE.

This comprehensive webinar covers the full university application process, starting with the basics of UCAS and moving through courses, statements, offers and more.

Webinar: Navigating Clearing for Y13 students and families

Recording available HERE.

This webinar covers what Clearing is, how to use it, what courses and universities are available, how to prepare and more.

Please email me for slides.

Apprenticeships and other non-university pathways

Wednesday 8 July at 6pm

https://zoom.us/j/98635368186?pwd=Txte9NxFn6HtakLyCUaBlO1HCeveNI.1

University is the primary pathway for most LaSWAP students, but it is not the only option. This webinar will discuss alternative pathways to university with a focus on apprenticeships, including how and when to apply, how to research, which sectors have the best options and more. There will be time for questions, and the webinar will be recorded for those who can't make it live.

 

Y13 post sixth form pathways

If you or your child would like a meeting about UCAS, apprenticeships or any other post Y13 pathways, Glen Thomson and I continue to be available next half term. Please email me or Glen to book.

lpearcey@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

gthomson@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

 

Y12 University Open Days

Most universities run their open days between May and July, with a few more opportunities in October and November. Students should make sure they visit several universities to get a feel for what kinds of universities and courses are available and where will suit them. It is impossible to tell by reading a website!

You can find listings for all upcoming open days in UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/explore/search/events?query=university%20open%20days

Upcoming Open Days selection

Click on the university name to book your place:

• ICMP Music College: Saturday 20 June
• Goldsmiths: Saturday 20 June
• University for Creative Arts: Saturday 20 June
• University of Surrey: Saturday 20 June
• University of Essex: Saturday 20 June
• University of Kent (Medway Campus): Saturday 20 June
• University of Warwick: Saturday 20 June
• City St George’s Clerkenwell Campus: Saturday 27 June
• Arts & Sciences at King’s College: Saturday 27 June
• Middlesex University: Saturday 4 July
• University of West London: Saturday 11 July
• University of Roehampton: Saturday 11 July
• University of Kent (Canterbury Campus): Saturday 11 July

 

Y13 Prom

Wednesday 24 June 7-11pm
PowerHaus/Dingwalls Camden

There will be a free photobooth and buffet, and a bar (ID required).

Tickets are on sale from now – card payment only from the LaSWAP Admin Office in the PHS/WES sixth form building.

• £15 in advance
• £20 on the door

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/

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!

 

City St George’s University Subject Taster Sessions
Tuesday 7-Thursday 9 July

Delivered by expert academics, these free two-hour sessions provide an opportunity to experience learning in a university environment and gain a deeper understanding of a chosen subject area. Register HERE.

Subjects offered:

• Business and finance, accounting, actuarial science, business analytics, business management
• Economics, politics and history, sociology and criminology
• Law
• Psychology
• English, journalism and media
• Optometry
• Computer science
• Engineering
• Maths
• Midwifery, nursing, radiography, speech & language therapy

 

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