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 Aspirational Events

Y12 Royal Free Introduction to Clinical Work Experience
Wednesday 26 February
PHS/WES Building

Dr Eliza Gimson (oncology junior teaching fellow), Dr Maggie Cheung (respiratory registrar) and Dr Bosire Oroko (oncology clinical teaching fellow) will visit LaSWAP on Wednesday 26 February to launch their work experience programme. This is a very high quality clinical programme designed especially for students applying for medicine to get real, hands on experience while fulfilling medical school WEx requirements. They have reserved 50% of their spots for LaSWAP students, so this is an incredible opportunity.

The doctors will be talking about the structure of the placements, who they are suitable for and how to apply. Placements will take place in March, June, July and August 2025 – it is key that you attend this session if you wish to apply for any of the placements.

Y12 Introduction to Oxbridge
Monday 3 March at 3.30pm
PHS/WES Building

Are you considering applying to Oxford or Cambridge universities? Want to find out more about what admissions tutors are looking for and how to prepare? This introduction will give you an overview of the application process and what your next steps are. 

We will also plan further support at this session, so please make sure you attend if you are considering Oxbridge! You don’t need to sign up in advance – just come along.

Y12 Introduction to Medicine and Dentistry Applications
Tuesday 11 March at 4pm
PHS/WES Building

On 11 March 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.

We will also be hosting Dr Gimson, an oncology specialist from the Royal Free, to discuss their work experience programme soon – watch this space for more.

Students interested in applying for medicine or dentistry can sign up to LaSWAP Medics here: 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.


Apprenticeship opportunities

World Wide Technology Business Degree Apprenticeship event
Thursday 27 February at 4.30pm

Wide Technology are a $20billion Solutions Provider working in collaboration with many of the Fortune 500 companies providing some of the worlds cutting edge technology solutions. This session is for Y13 or gap year students who are looking to embark on a Business Degree Apprenticeship this September. If you have a passion for business and a strong interest for technology, then this could be the opportunity for you! You must complete short, 3 question application beforehand (applications using generative AI will be automatically discounted): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7XT72PR

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!

London AI campus events

The Camden STEAM/Google AI campus opens to students on Tuesday 25 FebruaryPlease see flyer for details of upcoming events, including Google DeepMind speakers, Intro to AI, Train your own AI model and drop in sessions.

NHS Careers Fair
Thursday 6 March at University of Middlesex

learn about 350+ NHS careers by chatting to healthcare professionals and attending live talks. Exhibitors include GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, physiotherapists, Allied Health professionals, HE providers and colleges. Book your place here: https://shorturl.at/bCjjK

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

lstanley@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk