Y12 Futures Day

Thank you to all of our Y12 students who attended Futures Day on Monday 30 June.

There was a lot of key information about university applications covered on this day. If your child did not attend Futures Day, please note it is up to them to contact their tutor and to catch up with any information they have missed as it will not be repeated.

2025/26 key dates

Please see separate document for key dates for Y13 2025-26. Please make a note of important events over the next year, including mock exams, Parents’ Evening and Results Days.

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 Sports Day
Monday 14 July

LaSWAP Sports Day will be the afternoon of Monday 14 July. Students should attend normal lessons periods 1 and 2. Periods 3 and 4 will be fun team activities (think three-legged race, rather than athletics) and a bring-your-own picnic on the Heath.

Breaking Bach
Tuesday 15 July

Please see poster for details.

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!

University of Law summer work experience
31 July and 1 August

During this placement, you will take part in mock legal lectures, work on projects and exciting legal tasks, and have the opportunity to ask questions and network with professionals. Day 1 will be a virtual event, allowing you to participate from anywhere. Day 2 will be in person at the University of Law campus in London. Please note that spaces at the venues are very limited, so book early to avoid disappointment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ULaw-Summer-WEX-2025

Creative Dimension Summer workshops

Completely free workshops available in a huge range of creative skills – hat making, scale drawing, architectural sketching, engineering drawing, prop making, pattern making and tailoring, sculpture and character creation for film… if you can think of it, it is probably here! Perfect for art, design, engineering, architecture and fashion students, plus anyone who wants to develop a creative skill. All workshops are free and include all materials, and most are suitable for beginners as long as you are keen and committed! See full list and book here: https://www.thecreativedimension.org/workshops/. 

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