Richard Challoner School

Clearing 2023

New adventures, Cleared!

Stay ahead and up to date by registering your interest for our Clearing updates. Clearing at Goldsmiths starts on 5 July 2023. By signing up for our Clearing updates, you'll receive valuable guidance and advice from our friendly team.

You can also secure a spot at Goldsmiths before Clearing even opens by applying through UCAS Extra by 30th June.

Degree Shows

Our annual summer Degree Show season is open

Celebrating the best creative work from Goldsmiths students, spanning music, theatre, fine art, design, computing and more, our Degree Shows are a showcase of inspirational talent and achievement. Make sure to check out our BA Design students' Get Lost! exhibit at Copeland Park, Peckham (see Instagram for more info) or the Music department's PureGold Festival 2023 at Deptford Town Hall, among many more.

CPD Opportunities

Bespoke Professional Development for Schools

We create bespoke professional development to meet specific needs, enable you to involve groups of participants, promote collaborative professional learning.

Study space, Ground floor, Rutherford Building

Upcoming events at Goldsmiths...

Goldsmiths Library Research Café : Refugee Week

21 Jun 2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Goldsmiths academics and students give a presentation about their research in a relaxed, friendly environment, followed by a short Q&A session.

Professor Sue Clayton (Goldsmiths, Media, Communications and Cultural Studies) has worked for many years on refugee issues and supported dozens of campaigns to rescue and welcome refugees to the UK. Her film Calais Children: A Case to Answer was screened in the UK High Court and resulted in two important changes in child refugee law.

In this session, Sue will screen The Stansted 15, a short film she made about a group who protested against refugee deportations. She'll also read an extract from her book The New Internationalists: Activist Volunteers in the European Refugee Crisis, which has interviews from over 100 volunteers whose actions have made a difference.

Hillview Community Services, Lower Church Hall, 39 Kitto Road, SE14 5TW

Windrush Day Celebration

22 Jun 2023, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us on Windrush Day to come together, share, and acknowledge the contributions, the heritage, and the rich tapestry that the Windrush Generation and their descendants have contributed to our diverse communities.

At the event there will be Caribbean taster dishes, non-alcoholic beverages, music, dancing, drama, time to shared lived experiences, activities, and a history exhibition.

The dress code: time to sparkle and show off the fashion trends of the day from the Windrush era, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond; or just come as you are! Please remember to wear comfortable footwear as there will be plenty of activities.

This is a free community event, all are welcome

Library, Ground Floor, Rutherford Building

Pixel Pride in the Library

27 Jun 2023, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Help the Library make a collaborative game for an upcoming exhibition focused on positive experiences of LGBTQIA+ / queer people by creating a retro pixel-style game character and sharing a sentence or two about your character’s joyful thoughts and positive experiences in the game.

The characters can represent your own positive and joyful experiences or someone else's.

To inspire you, we’ll have some LGBTQIA+/queer-themed items on display from Goldsmiths Special Collections & Archives.

Even if you're not a game maker or a coder or have never made a game before, you're still welcome to get involved. No coding or computer skills are needed. We'll be creating the characters on paper during this event, and the game will be put together in Bitsy – a retro pixel-style game engine – before the exhibition launches in 2024.

This is a drop-in session, so attendance for the whole period of the event is not required.

Apprenticeships or Degrees?

The University of Sheffield

Sheffield Live: Teacher and Advisor Takeover

Join a free online session or a follow up with a trip to our campus - with travel and lunch on us!
Keep informed about key updates and topics in the sector, hear from external speakers, our staff and students and network with other teachers and advisors. All sessions take place in the early evening and are online so you can easily join from wherever you are.

Our first online sessions tackle the important topics of student support at university and the clearing process for 2023. During the online sessions, participants will be warmly invited to our campus for a bespoke visit and tour with your regional student recruitment officer, with travel expenses paid.

Student Support at Sheffield - Weds 5 July
Join us online at 5 - 6:30pm

Going to university can be a challenging time for many students. With potential worries around the cost of living, welfare and wellbeing, mental and physical health, disability and dyslexia support, inclusion and success, religion and belief, to transitioning to university life and study, making friends and making the most of the university experience; it’s helpful for teachers and advisors to understand the level and quality of the support offered by universities.

In this session, you’ll hear from our current students about how the University of Sheffield has supported them through their studies, and learn more about the support that University offers.

There’ll be a chance to meet with our Schools and Colleges team, ask any questions, and shape future sessions around your own interests.

Book your place

The Clearing Process 2023 - Wednesday 12 July
Join us online at 6- 7.30pm

Join our Admissions team for an overview of the clearing process for 2023.

You’ll have a chance to ask any questions in our Clearing Q&A, share thoughts with colleagues from across the country, and shape future sessions.

Book your place

Southwark Open Day

A chance for your students to meet our academics, speak to current students experience what it would be like to go to university and explore the campus.

When? Saturday 01st July, 09.30 - 3.00pm

Find out more

Personal Statement Workshops

With summer around the corner, book your students onto our Personal Statement Workshops. We look at how to structure a personal statement, content and what admissions tutors are looking for. We use example personal statements so that learners can explore how a personal statement comes together.

Book now!

Upcoming Webinars

These virtual Q&A events with the Outreach Team give your students key Higher Education tips for a successful, enjoyable and sustainable university experience! Follow one of the links below to register!

Guide to clearing

4.30 - 5.30pm | 8 June | Online

Book now!

4.00 - 5.00pm | 22 June | Online

Book now!

BA (Hons) Photography Graduate Show

Your students are invited to attend our 3rd years Photography exhibition which encapsulates their personal perception and exploration of the notion of freedom.

6.00 - 9.00pm | 7-11 June | Copeland Gallery, 133 Copeland Road Unit 9, SE15 3SN

Book now!

3D Scanning Workshop

This hands-on workshop will allow students to experiment with 3D scanning techniques to create 3D models, and upload them to a virtual photographic studio to combine them with atmospheric lighting effects. Exposing your students to a fragment of the modules studied in our BA Photography and Imaging degree.

Duration: 2 hours
Available on campus and off campus

Contact us!

An opportunity for Teaching Assistants to kick start their careers

BA Education (work based) offers a unique opportunity for Teaching Assistants to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of education while continuing to work in your school. The course is designed to be flexible and accessible for working professionals with just one day attendance required at university per week during term time, a placement in an alternative educational setting and a range of opportunities to apply theory to practice to support their development as reflective practitioners.

Find out more

Health Simulation Workshop

Students learn about nursing careers and interact with our life-size manikin patient, who talks, breathes and blinks. Three workstations give the students a chance to try the tremor gloves, the bariatric suit and put weights on to simulate how the elderly feel using a Zimmer frame. These workshops are held in our Simulation Wards on both our Croydon and Southwark Campuses.

Contact outreach@lsbu.ac.uk – if you’d like to find out more about our interactive sessions!

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Information for Schools & Colleges

Our Student Recruitment & Outreach Team are with you all the way, providing a variety of webinars, experience days, school visits and attending fairs across the country. To learn more about what we do and how we can help you, click on 'find out more' or download our activity booklet.

Find out more

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We’ll offer them training and qualifications – including degrees and work experience that gives them the opportunity to grow in their own way and gain skills that will last them a lifetime. Our supportive community consists of inspiring and innovative colleagues, and working alongside them is rewarding in ways that go far beyond our competitive salary and broad range of employee benefits.

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Royal Holloway Newsletter

June 2023

With summer approaching, James, one of our Schools and Colleges Liaison Officers has shared 3 tips for year 12's to make the most of their summer:
1. Start ordering or downloading a prospectus to begin your University research
2. Attend an open day/taster session
3. Engage with your chosen subject

Make sure to scroll down and see how we can support you and your students this term.

Humanities Taster Day

GRAPPLING WITH GHOSTS:
Spectres and the Supernatural in Literature, Culture, and Film
Friday 9 June 2023, 10.30 a.m. – 3.15 p.m.
Moore Annexe Lecture Theatre,
Royal Holloway, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX

YOU CAN REGISTER HERE

Please note: This event is designed for those who might wish to study with us rather than, for example, parents or guardians, for whom the College Open Days are more appropriate.

Event organisers: Richard Hawley (Richard.hawley@rhul.ac.uk) and Joe Harris (joseph.harris@rhul.ac.uk)

The Moore Annexe Lecture Theatre is in the middle of the campus, behind no.1 on the Campus Plan, downloadable here.

Biological Sciences Taster Day

Wednesday 28th June 2023, 9:30 am - 16:00 pm
Bourne building

Come and get a taste of being a student in the Department of Biological Sciences. Sit in on lectures delivered by experts from our three research centres Biomedical Sciences, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour and Plant Molecular Sciences. Then finish off the day in one of two practical sessions in our teaching labs and chat with some of our students to find out what it's really like to study here.

Please book using the link below:
https://www.london.ac.uk/biological-sciences-rh23174

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Shobana Dissanayeke shobana.dissanayeke@rhul.ac.uk

Make sure to scroll down and see how we can support you and your students this term.

Department Resources

Biological Sciences - Our academics have created short films based on their research, to give A level teachers valuable classroom resources, including learning outcomes and discussion points to raise and engage with your students.

Classics - Members of the classics department have recorded videos on hot topics from some of their most popular talks for you to watch as well as PDF hand outs bursting full of information for your students.

Computer Science - Keen on motivating young people across all age groups, our computer science department host lectures, taster days, practical activities and much more to engage and inspire your students.

Earth Sciences - The earth sciences team have created crib sheets, full with fun practical exercises aimed at year 12 and 13 to get them thinking about our planet. Sharing the enthusiasm for the world around us.

Economics - Producing world leading research, our economics team have banded together to create a page filled with videos as well as external sources and recommended reading to help your students delve deeper into the economy.

Electronic Engineering - Including some great examples of the work the students do on this course as well as poster resources, the electronic engineering team have fun filled taster days for year 12 giving them an incite to life at Royal Holloway as an engineering student.

English - Our English department have created a teacher hub, filled with over 30 resources on books that are part of the required reading for the top exam boards such as OCR, Excel and AQA.

Geography - The Department of Geography is committed to inspiring the next generation of geographers through a wide programme of activities every year. Including taster days and webinars.

History - Our History Hub on both our website and Youtube has hundreds of resources linked directly to the curriculum and exam boards (AQA, OCR, EdExcel). With over 2.4million views on Youtube, this resource is so beneficial to you and your students.

Languages - Regularly running taster days, events and outreach initiatives. The Languages, Literatures and Cultures team work with schools and colleges delivering fun and engaging activities.

Law and Criminology - Built on strong traditions in the College of criminology, psychology and sociology. Our department have put together work designed for easy consumption, including video examples as well as a podcast produced by the academics.

Maths - Taster days, lectures, readings and talks. The maths department has it all, exploring the hot topics of the subject with chances to ask the academics questions and chat one to one.

Media Arts - StoryFutures is an 8-part series that gives listeners a practical look at how VR and AR productions get made. Make sure you and your students subscribe to one of the well known platforms to listen and get involved.

Music - Keen on forging links with schools and colleges the music academics are pleased to offer campus tours as well as taster days and other events related to Music.

Physics - From Key stage 3 right the way through to A Level, have a look through the wide range of resources and events available to you and your students from the department of Physics.

Politics, International Relations and Philosophy - Produced by the academics within the team, explore the stimulating ideas and discussions that you can have with your students about a variety of blogs, newspaper articles and podcasts.

Psychology - Running a number of research projects within schools and colleges, as well as resource and competitions. A great experience for any students aspiring to study Psychology at a degree level. The department have also created their brand new Teacher Hub to support you.

Royal Holloway Student Newsletter

Scroll down to take a look at all that's on offer this term as well as all the exciting opportunities we have coming up!

Instagram Live - watch our videos for tips!

Monday 5 June - 4pm (General Q&A – week of UCAS deadline)
Wednesday 21 June - 4pm (Wellbeing)
Wednesday 5 July - 4pm (Academic transition/CeDAS/BigRead)
Wednesday 19 July - 4pm (Getting ready to come to campus)

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Make sure to scroll down and see how we can support you and your students this term.

Our next on Campus Open Day is taking place on Saturday 17 June

Please sign up here

Open Days run 9.30am-4pm and you’re welcome to stay for just a morning or afternoon or the entire day – it’s completely up to you!

Highlights include:

Full programme of talks at each academic department
Chance to chat individually with academics, students and support teams
Campus tours led by our friendly and knowledgeable ambassadors
Accommodation visits
Drop-in sessions, activities and performances
And much more!

Meet us at an Exhibition Fair

We are back travelling across the UK with UCAS and UK Uni Search events. Take a look at where we will be this year and make sure to come see us to discuss all things Royal Holloway!

Come find us!

Academic & Other Sessions

Social Sciences on demand

Studying Social Science at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from leading experts from within sociology, criminology, law, social policy and social work who will share their research and experience so that you gain invaluable skills, such as research and data analysis, which are highly sought after by employers. Click here to get a taster of what studying Social Science at Royal Holloway is like!

Online resources on demand
As a team we have created a wide range of online resources to support your university journey. Including personal statement support, UCAS support and much more.

Speak with us directly

Speak with current students studying at Royal Holloway and find out more information on student life, accommodation and any other burning questions you may have. There is also the opportunity to speak with subject-specific students which is a really good opportunity for you to understand what the course entails from a student perspective. Chat here.

Your guide to Bar courses and barrister training is available in this week’s Feature and if you want to know whether the Bar is right for you, read The Oracle. Meanwhile, the LCN Says outlines how ChatGPT is changing the future of law, as well as the risk and potential of the platform.

PS – Don’t forget to register for our upcoming Bootcamps for second/third-year and non-law students.

Meet the Lawyer

Hannah Cockle – Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

"During my M&A seat, I worked closely with an associate and Ben Perry – the firm’s training principal who was also my supervisor at the time. We worked together on the closing of an M&A deal that was a year in the making – the closing actually ran the course of my six-month seat."

Commercial Question

A look at Project Red Card

Who owns footballers’ performance data? Sponsored by TLT LLP

Barristers' practice areas

Chancery – Trinity Chambers

Paul Kerfoot

“You’re involved with people all the time. It’s a very personal area of law. You could come across families arguing over a will, or landlords in a dispute with tenants, so it affects peoples’ personal lives, which is what I really enjoy about the work.”

Meet the Recruiter

Skye Fenton-Wells – Womble Bond Dickinson

"We have a section on our application form that’s called ‘life experience’, rather than ‘work experience’. There’s more to a person than the legal experience they've had and applicants mustn't underestimate their non-legal work experience."

Law School Focus

The University of Law

The University of Law prides itself on top tuition, facilities and door-opening opportunities. Read on to find out more.

LCN Says

How ChatGPT is changing the future of law

Mathew Game

The acceleration of AI technology has been one of the many surprises of 2023. Bill Gates described it as “revolutionary” and the beginning of “the age of AI”, while others, such as Elon Musk, have warned for the past decade of the dangers of such technology without proper regulation. Both have a point. Just because we can do a thing, should we?

First steps for those considering a LEGAL CAREER | LawCareers.Net

Brochure Focus

Burges Salmon LLP

Burges Salmon prides itself on its top-quality work, high-profile clients and cutting-edge training. Find out what you can expect from Burges Salmon’s award winning training programme in this brochure.

Features

Bar courses: a student’s guide to barrister training 2023-24

To become a barrister, students must pass a Bar course approved by the Bar Standards Board. All approved Bar courses lead to the same destination – being ‘called to the Bar’, which enables you to apply for a pupillage. Here’s LawCareers.Net’s guide to Bar courses.

The Oracle

How do I know whether the Bar is right for me?

I’m considering becoming a barrister, but how do I know whether the Bar is right for me?

LCN Podcast

Episode 31: a beginner's guide to mooting

In this episode we speak to Nikesh Tiwari and Sarah Nadia from the University of Bristol Law Club all about mooting.

Vacation Scheme Insiders

RPC

Oluchi Nnadi

"I spent my first week in the commercial and banking litigation team, during which I was able to work on live matters. Examples of my tasks include carrying out legal research on a provision of the Companies Act 2006 for a partner and producing a court bundle for an upcoming hearing."

LCN Blogs

Could ‘gamifying’ application processes be an accessible way forward?

Phil Steventon

In one application cycle, I made it all the way to the assessment centre. But one of those stages stuck out to me, and I believe that this step could be applied to more job application processes to benefit neurodivergent applicants. Not just for training contracts, but for any job. That stage of that particular application process was a ‘gamified’ behaviour-based assessment.

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Upcoming events

Online / Tuesday 13 June 2023

LawCareers.Net x The University of Law Bootcamp for second/third-year law students

Online / Wednesday 14 June 2023

LawCareers.Net: Real Estate Masterclass – with Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Online / Thursday 15 June 2023

LawCareers.Net x The University of Law Bootcamp for non-law students

The University of Sheffield

At the University of Sheffield, we still have a number of opportunities this term for your students to experience what it's like to study different subjects at University

All of the activities are completely free of charge and will provide students with a good insight into their chosen subject or area of interest at university. Please ensure that interested students fill out the booking forms individually using the links below.

We will be running more online and on-campus sessions in the Autumn so please register your interest or keep an eye on our webpage for updates.

Subject

Date	Time	Location
Urban Studies and Planning	Monday 26th June 2023	4.30pm - 5.50pm	Online

Should you have any questions about any of the activities please feel free to contact the team at tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk

Inspiring the Future are running some virtual events for London Careers Festival 2023 and there are still some spaces left on our sessions!

These activities are aimed at secondary school students- Years 10-13 Students and will feature exciting volunteers such as; Sustainability Managers, Head of TV productions, Data scientists, and Sports Club Managers, plus many more.

All our activities are completely free; Sign up today to reserve your student’s place!

We also have some student posters:

Poster 1: Includes details of what to expect in the activity.

Poster 2: Includes key and transferable skills from each sector.

Please feel free to share these posters, and register on behalf of your students for the activities below:

Jobs in Sports Sector

Tues 27 June, 9:30 - 10:30 am Year 10-13
Register your students to join our Sports Sector Panel Discussion!

Working towards Sustainability
Tues 27 June, 1:30 – 2:30 pm Year 10-13
Register your students to join our Sustainability Career Chats!

Pathways into Healthcare

Wed 28 June, 9:30 - 10:30 am Year 10-13

Register your students to join our Health Care Careers Chat!

Creative Jobs Panel Discussion

Thurs 29 June, 9:30 - 10:30 am Year 10-13

Register your students to join our Creative Panel Discussion!

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Develop life skills such as communication, team work, leadership and management.

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Dear Mrs Stansbridge,

I hope you are well.

Career Compass has partnered with Oxbridge Applications, the world leader in supporting applications to Oxbridge, for a third year in a row. We are offering current Y12 students free support on their applications to Oxford or Cambridge.

“This was an amazing programme, which helped me right through my Oxbridge application. It covered all the areas of the application well and provided ample support and resources. The communication was fantastic and I knew I could always ask for help.” Nisarg

Entries close on the 20th of June and spaces are limited. The first event is taking place on the 27th of June.

Oxbridge Applications 2022 (1)

Build a future in construction

There is high demand for workers in the construction industry with something to suit everyone and a career for life. Apprentices earn while they learn and gain an academic qualification so their ready for work on completion. The National Construction College has been providing training for over 50 years and offers a selection of trades with experienced Instructors and a dedicated on-site team for all our apprenticeships. So what happens next -

Decide on the right apprenticeship Scaffolding/access, plant, drylining, groundworker and many more from NCC.

See what we can offer you

Find an employer on the button below or contact local companies near you to see if they are taking on apprentices

Search Employers

Once employed Apply for training with NCC or if you need more information email ncc.standards@citb.co.uk

Apply Now

CITB will take you through the enrolment process and co-ordinate your training

Don’t just take our word for it, read what our apprentices have to say.

From NCC apprentice to social media superstar

At the age of seventeen, Amy Underwood made a bold decision. While her friends were readying for university, she joined the family business, taking her first step into construction.

Now better known as the ‘Digger Girl’, Amy is a veritable social media star. Showcasing her day-to-day life as a plant operator to help inspire the next generation, she has become one of the best-known construction influencers, amassing over 450,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok.

Ten years on from completing her apprenticeship at CITB’s National Construction College (NCC), Amy promotes the value of an apprenticeship, encouraging others to follow her path. Read more here.

NCC’s Andrew wins Plant Mechanic Apprentice of the Year award

Andrew, an apprentice at CITB’s National Construction College in Inchinnan received his prestigious award at the Scottish Plant Owner’s association annual dinner in February.

Andrew, who began his career as a labourer, is studying a Plant Mechanic Level 2 apprenticeship course while working for A&D Sutherland Ltd Caithness.

Andrew says he enjoys solving plant-related problems and working on the tools. Read more here.

Train with the best and kickstart a construction career today!

Medicine Summer Experiences

In hospitals and clinics across London

Medicine I Veterinary I Dentistry I Psychology I Forensic Science

Last year was described by medical school heads as the hardest year "in living memory" for UK medical school applicants, with fewer than 16% of applications resulting in an offer. The Medical Schools Council says that it is "essential" for students to get meaningful, real-life experience of medical practice before submitting an application.

Your students can get all the hands-on work experience they need with us this summer, with immersive medical experiences in hospitals and clinics across London alongside doctors, dentists, vets, psychologists and more.

Our Summer Experiences are almost fully-booked and we expect to close registration in the next few days.

Students who require accommodation will stay at UCL halls, with full meals and guardianship included. Our Summer Experiences qualify as a residential activity for Duke of Edinburgh Gold award purposes.

Watch The Experiences in Action

Listen to testimonials from our alumni and watch footage of the 2022 Summer Experiences

St Mary's University - primary teaching open day-please see poster at the end of this page.

Law & Finance Summer Experiences: For Ages 12-18

In courtrooms and skyscrapers across London

Investment Banking I Law I Entrepreneurship I Politics I International Development

Do you want to experience life as a top lawyer or banker this summer? We have a range of immersive opportunities for you in these highly-competitive fields that you simply cannot get anywhere else!

Law: argue a case in London's Supreme Court; experience human rights law at Amnesty International; work on a commercial contract with corporate lawyers; cross-examine witnesses in a murder trial

Investment Banking: trade the stock market in a London skyscraper; work on an entire M&A deal from start to finish; learn how to value a multi-billion dollar listed company; meet some of London's best financiers

Plus experiences in Entrepreneurship, Politics, and International Development are also available!

Places are highly limited. We are now over 80% full and will close registration soon.

Check the eligibility criteria and apply here

Testimonials

Experience in 18 Industries

We have experiences available in 18 different careers. From Medicine and Engineering to Architecture and Filmmaking - there's something for everyone!

Watch The Experiences in Action

Listen to testimonials from our alumni and watch footage of the 2022 Summer Experiences

Join us this London Careers Festival

London Careers Festival is back again and we're excited to be hosting four virtual activities for Years 10-13 with our volunteers who can’t wait to share their career journey and insights with your students.

London Careers Festival (27 June - 7 July) is a free annual summer event, perfect for helping students explore the different career opportunities that are out there and sparking their imagination for the future.

Check out the details for our activities below and register to secure your place!

Jobs in Sports Sector

Tues 27 June, 9:30 - 10:30 am

This session offers students the chance to meet a number of volunteers who have jobs in the sports sector such as physiotherapists, policy advisors and business professionals.

The session will be held as a panel discussion with some set questions the volunteers will answer, interactive poll and quiz questions and Q&A from students. We'll discuss the volunteers' experiences, the skills and qualifications they obtained and the issue of tackling gender stereotypes in the sports sector.

Register for this session

Working towards Sustainability

Tues 27 June, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

This session aims to showcase the growing need for sustainability related jobs across sectors in London such as construction, healthcare, tech and beyond.

In this ‘Classroom Chats’ styled activity, our volunteers will deliver a presentation about their career pathway, the importance of sustainable jobs, and their experience of working in the sector. Students will have time for Q&A, as well as answering quiz questions related to the sector.

Register for this session

Pathways into Healthcare

Wed 28 June, 9:30 - 10:30 am

This session will introduce students to a wide range of roles in the healthcare sector, connecting them to volunteers from across the NHS. Students can hear about the essential skills and subjects that are useful in jobs in the NHS, as well as learning about the different pathways into such roles.

Register for this session

Creative Jobs

Thurs 29 June, 9:30 - 10:30 am

This session offers students the chance to meet a number of volunteers who are not just creatives but have a range of jobs in the creative industry.

The session will be held as a panel discussion with some set questions the volunteers will answer, interactive poll and quiz questions and Q&A from students. We'll hear about the volunteers' skills and experiences, tackle the idea that breaking into the creative industry is about “who you know” and discuss how creativity is an essential skill that cuts across industries.

Register for this session

Morgan Stanley, a top investment bank, are offering an array of amazing programmes in August for your Year 11 - Year 13 students to gain an insight into the finance and technology industries, as well as Morgan Stanley.

Step In, Step Up: Foundations in Finance

Who: Year 13 Students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds

Programme Dates: 29th August – 1st September

Deadline: Applications must be completed and submitted by 23:59pm on Sunday 9th July Studying

Studying STEM

Who: Year 11 Computer Science or STEM Students

Programme Date: 15th August

Deadline: Applications must be completed and submitted by 23:59pm on Sunday 9th July

Apply here

Summer Academy

Who: Year 11 – 13 Students

Programme Dates: 26th July – 30th August

Location: Virtually via Zoom Webinar

Deadline: Applications must be completed and submitted by 23:59pm on Sunday 9th July

Apply here

Please ask your students to mention that they heard about these opportunities through Career Compass on their cover letters and CVs to increase their chances of being accepted onto the programmes.

A Week in the Workplace

Paid work experience opportunities

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Saturday Academies for 13-16 year olds

Saturday Academy

We hold Saturday Academies for 13-16 year olds at Nescot in Ewell, near Epsom. The Academies are fun and instructive Saturday courses that last four weeks. They start at 10am and finish at 1pm on consecutive Saturdays.

Our Academies cost £95.00 for all four Saturdays. Click on the subject below for full details and booking.

All our Academies lead up to a final project. You’ll be taught by our expert staff using the latest technologies and resources and you’ll be producing work that you can take away with you. As well as being enjoyable you’ll also learn new skills that will help towards your education or career choices.

If you have an EHCP or any other special requirements please contact Lynn Simmons lsimmons@nescot.ac.uk before booking.

Refunds Policy

Please note that as our academies are in high demand we do not issue refunds once a course is booked. We are happy, however, to allow a student name change on the booking should a friend/relative wish to take the place instead or, in exceptional circumstances, we can transfer the place to the next round of Saturday Academies.

Chartered Accountancy Apprenticeship with National Audit Office

These days there are several routes into the professional workplace and whilst university is still a popular route, apprenticeships are becoming more prevalent amongst students.

University is not right for everyone, and apprenticeships are a great way to earn a salary and gain a professional qualification combined with real work experience.

With that in mind, have you heard about the fantastic Apprentice Accountancy Scheme with the National Audit Office (NAO) based in London and Newcastle?

Click here to apply

Insight Webinars for students, parents and career leaders!

We are hosting webinars with Zurich Insurance and EDF Energy. Find out more and sign up through the links below.

Explore opportunities with bp
Location: Nationwide
Deadline: Ongoing
Latest opportunities: Business, Product Design, Data Scientist, Enterprise Technology and Marketing apprenticeships

Explore opportunities with EDF Energy
Location: Bridgewater, Gloucester
Latest opportunities: Radiation Protection, Maintenance and Operations, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, Project Controls, DevOps and Business apprenticeships

Explore opportunities with PwC
Location: Nationwide
Latest opportunities: Multiple School Leaver and Work Experience opportunities

VWG Apprenticeships
Location: Nationwide
Latest opportunities: Customer Service, Parts Sales Executive, Service Technician, Parts Assistant apprenticeships

Explore opportunities with Rolls-Royce
Location: Nationwide
Latest opportunities: Engineering, Manufacturing, Software Engineering, Digital & IT, Electrical & Electronics, Supply Chain, Nuclear Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Commercial, Materials Engineering, Non-Destructive Testing, Nuclear Business, Aerospace Services, Marketing, Quality Management apprenticeships

Apprenticeships with the Met Police
Become a Police Constable through the
Metropolitan Police Apprenticeship Programme

Amazing Apprenticeships has launched a series of new and exciting resources showcasing the brilliant police constable apprenticeship opportunities available with the Metropolitan Police.

As one of the UK’s biggest police services, the Met are looking for individuals with the right values and who want to make a positive difference to join as a Police Constable through its exciting apprenticeship programme. Working with the Met is a rewarding career like no other.

Those who join the Met’s Police Constable Apprenticeship Programme will:

Make a real difference to the lives of people every day
Be a paid police officer from day one with a full range of support
Earn a starting salary of c.£33,500 with generous allowances
Gain a fully funded BSc (Hons) Degree in Professional Policing on completion of the 3 year apprenticeship programme
Have a range of opportunities open to them to progress their career in exciting roles that are hugely varied day to day

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Keep up to date with the latest information regarding the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship and other gateway programmes into the Met by visiting our website. Here you can access the links to our upcoming webinar, find resources and information about the degree apprenticeship programme and hear from other apprentices about their experiences.

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Whether you are looking for a technical or a professional role, take that first step onto your career ladder at Jisc.

Jisc is the UK's digital, data, and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We're on a mission to improve lives through the digital transformation of education and research and innovation. That's why we exist. It's what drives us everyday.

Earn while you learn with our professional and technology apprenticeships between one and four years. Explore opportunities in ICT, legal, finance, project management and service delivery.

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We are a not-for-profit organisation and believe education and research improves lives and that technology improves education and research.

Our culture is one of lifelong learning and if you join our team, you'll be part of a supportive working environment where everyone's voice is heard. We'll help you carve a meaningful career where you can try new things, collect new skills and keep us at the cutting-edge.

We're a tech company, but our graduate and apprenticeship schemes are broad and varied. We offer professional and technology apprenticeships between one and four years in length. You can study for qualifications from level 3 (the equivalent to an A-Level) to level 6 (the equivalent to a degree) from marketing, IT, procurement and law.

We want to hear from you, no matter what your journey has been like up until this point. Your ambition is our future and we can't wait to see you grow.

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You can now access our free Army assembly

In case you missed it, our Army live assembly on 17th January, that was live streamed by thousands of viewers across the UK, is now available to watch for free whenever you want.

Centred around the theme of ‘Developing character for the future’, our panel of Junior Soldiers Coombes and Reid, Private Nash and LCoH Flanagan discussed the core skills they have learned at the Army Foundation College Harrogate and how their character has changed. They also busted some common Army myths and answered a range of interesting questions from the audience both online and in person.

How to access the assembly

•	The assembly is available to watch here
•	You can also still ask questions on the live chat feature
•	Why not try our assembly resource with your students?

Want to know more about Army careers?

Discover how your students can gain an experience like no other for 16 & 17 year olds starting their careers in the British Army at AFC Harrogate.

An Army Office Scholarship Scheme can provide sponsorship through sixth form or university, before joining the Army in a leadership role.

The Army Officer Internship offers the chance for students aged 17 years 9 months and older to experience the role for 6 to 18-months before, during or after university. Gain unrivalled insight into the life of an Army Officer, with plenty of support from our team.

Check out our BASE (British Army Supporting Education) Facebook page to keep up to date with further educational news from us here.

Allen & Overy (A&O) is delighted to share some information regarding our Solicitor Apprenticeship

The Solicitor Apprenticeship provides young people with the opportunity to earn while they learn. Through the Solicitor apprenticeship, successful participants will gain a LLB (Hons) Level 7 Law and Legal Practice degree, while developing practical skills at a leading law firm and earning a starting salary of £25,000. As part of the apprenticeship, all tuition fees will be covered. The six year apprenticeship has been designed and balanced to provide individuals with everything needed for a successful career in law.

Rotating through the A&O practice groups, apprentices will discover the full breadth of our offering to clients, see first-hand how we are constantly innovating and evolving our approach to law and understand how they can play a real part in it. By simultaneously advancing their technical knowledge and developing critical experience of the legal world, the apprentices will also gain the soft skills and attributes needed throughout a career in law.

We welcome anyone with a minimum of AAB (or equivalent) at A-level and 7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including Maths and English). Applications close Thursday 16th February 2023, and more information on the programme can be found here:

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Know any exceptional STEM students looking to accelerate their career with an apprenticeship? We are welcoming applications from curious, creative and bright minds to join us in September 2023 for the start of an exciting journey of creating the next generation of luxury, sustainable cars.

Applications are open for:

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Manufacturing or Automotive)
Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme
Level 6 Supply Chain and Logistics Degree Apprenticeship

Find out more about each of our apprenticeship programmes below.

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Manufacturing or Automotive)

Students can broaden their mind with brand new concepts at college and put them into action here at Jaguar Land Rover. One day, they'll be learning about the latest technologies in their field, and the next they'll be actually interacting with them - propelling their experiences beyond other people their age.

There are four opportunities to choose from within our Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship:

Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

As well as working in key teams within our Product Engineering and Digital functions, your students will study for a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS) with the highly-respected University of Warwick (Warwick Manufacturing Group).

There are four different pathways to choose within our Digital and Technology Solutions apprenticeship:

Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme

As well as working on ground-breaking projects, alongside expert minds, your students will study for a BEng (Hons) Applied Professional Engineering Programme at the prestigious University of Warwick (Warwick Manufacturing Group).

There are four different pathways to choose within this apprenticeship:

Level 6 Supply Chain and Logistics Degree Apprenticeship

As well as working in key teams within Supply Chain and Logistics, your students will study for a BSc in Supply Chain Management (Professional Practice) with Aston University, Birmingham which has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellent Framework and delivers a leading Supply Chain degree course.

Level 6 Supply Chain and Logistics Degree Apprenticeship

Drop-in events with Jaguar Land Rover

Are you a careers leader, teacher or educator? Would you like to find out more about the apprenticeship opportunities available at Jaguar Land Rover? Join us for our morning drop-in events.

Are you a Year 11 or a Year 13 student? Are you currently considering an apprenticeship? Do you want to know what it is like to be an apprentice at Jaguar Land Rover? Drop into our ‘Inspire Me’ afternoons to find out more about our apprenticeship opportunities.

Apprenticeships at Jaguar Land Rover. Be the future of movement.

Insight Webinars for students, parents and career leaders!

We are hosting webinars with National Audit Office, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, EDF Energy, Google, Zurich Insurance and Deloitte. Find out more and sign up through the links below.

At KPMG, we’ve got exciting and rewarding Apprenticeship opportunities in Audit, Consulting, KPMG Business Services, Tax & Law and Technology. And we need your help to spread the word.

Our nationwide apprenticeships offer the chance to do work that makes a positive difference for organisations, people and communities. At KPMG, we use our insights, ideas and innovative technologies to deliver impactful solutions. We help transform businesses, develop trust and confidence in markets, and build stronger, fairer communities.

Our Apprentices gain qualifications – including degrees - and work experience that gives them the opportunity to grow, feed their curiosity and gain skills that will last them a lifetime.

We want people from every walk of life, to join and build a career with us. Our supportive teams consist of inspiring and diverse colleagues, and we offer a competitive salary and broad range of employee benefits too.

To discover more about our Apprenticeship and work experience opportunities, please encourage your students to visit our Careers portal at: kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprentice

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HSBC, a world leading investment bank, offers sixth form students a Summer Work Experience. The programme provides opportunities to gain some hands-on experience, develop knowledge of banking and financial services, and explore the careers available at HSBC in the UK. Please encourage your students to find out more and apply here.

Programme dates:

Week A: 10th-15th July 2023

Week B: 7th-11th August 2023

Please ask your students to mention that they heard about this amazing opportunity through Career Compass to increase their chances of being accepted onto the programme. I would be more than happy to help them with their application to increase their chances of securing a spot.

We have partnered with Kaplan, a leader in providing training in accountancy and financial services, to deliver an Apprenticeships Overview Webinar.

The workshop will help your students, who are considering an apprenticeship, to understand what benefits it brings compared to an university degree and learn whether this is the right path for them. They will discover how apprenticeships are organised and run and where they can apply for one.

Please encourage your students to sign up HERE. Spaces are limited.

Law & Finance Career Opportunities for Ages 12-18

At UCL or Live Online

Law & Finance Summer Experiences

in London

For the ultimate experience in Law & Finance-related careers, students should register for our Summer Experiences in London:

- Argue a case in the Supreme Court
- Trade the stock market in a skyscraper
- Learn about human rights at Amnesty International
- 'Model UN' alongside Foreign Office staff

We are now more than 50% full for these so we would recommend booking your place as soon as possible.