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THE APPRENTICESHIP GUIDE
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READING UNIVERSITY SUMMER
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UNIVERSITY TASTER COURSE
PROGRAMME - YEAR 12
NHS CAREERS
CAREERS OF THE FUTURE
ARE YOU CONSIDERING STUDYING LAW
AT UNIVERSITY?
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YEAR 13
STUDENT FINANCE 2015-16
You can apply online now https://www.gov.uk/apply-onlinefor-student-finance for student finance if you are starting a
full-time course at university or college in the academic year
2015 to 2016.
You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to help pay your fees, and
loans and grants to help with your living costs.
You don’t need a confirmed place at university or college to
apply. Just use your preferred choice and if it changes you can
update your application later.
You must apply before 31 May 2015 to get your funding by the
start of term in autumn 2015.
www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk
THE APPRENTICESHIP GUIDE
All you need to know about Apprenticeships
Information on higher apprenticeships, case studies,
apprenticeship providers and vacancies:
http://www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/
CAREERS WEBSITES
Success at School is the place for young people to explore
careers, get the lowdown on top employers, and search for the
latest jobs, courses and advice.
www.successatschool.org
Finance, accountancy, banking, financial planning, pensions,
investments, insurance and legal services offer a breadth of
career opportunities for people who are keen to work in a
successful and global marketplace.
www.directions.org.uk/careers
REMINDER
Monday 13 April – INSET No Students At Academy
Tuesday 14 April – Start of Term
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London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
Montessori Centre International
▶▶ 8 APRIL
Kaplan Holborn College
Writtle College
▶▶ 10 APRIL
Edge Hotel School University of Essex
Richmond, the American International University
▶▶ 11 APRIL
BIMM Brighton Institute of Modern Music
BIMM Brighton Institute of Modern Music
SAE Institute
University of Buckingham
▶▶ 13 APRIL
Lancaster University
Montessori Centre International
North Hertfordshire College
The UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
▶▶ 22 APRIL
Birmingham City University
British School of Osteopathy
Buxton and Leek College
Canterbury College
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
Kaplan Holborn College
Lancaster University
Leeds City College
London Metropolitan University
Warwickshire College
▶▶ 23 APRIL
Buxton and Leek College
Warwickshire College
▶▶ 24 APRIL
Newman University
▶▶ 15 APRIL
Askham Bryan College
Barnsley College
BPP University
De Montfort University
Nescot
University of the Highlands and Islands
▶▶ 16 APRIL
The Sheffield College
▶▶ 18 APRIL
BIMM Brighton Institute of Modern Music
BIMM Brighton Institute of Modern Music
Buckinghamshire New University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
Loughborough College
SAE Institute
The Academy of Contemporary Music
University Campus Suffolk
University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire
University of West London
▶▶ 20 APRIL
The Sheffield College
▶▶ 21 APRIL
Askham Bryan College
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
Lincoln College
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Andover College
Anglia Ruskin University
Buckinghamshire New University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Ravensbourne
University of Cambridge - Downing College
University of Cambridge - Downing College
University of Cambridge - Trinity College
University of East London
University of the Highlands and Islands
▶▶ 26 APRIL
SRUC
SRUC
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Lancaster University
▶▶ 28 APRIL
Exeter College
Hertford Regional College
Redbridge College
Warwickshire College
Warwickshire College
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Buckinghamshire New University
Montessori Centre International
Pembrokeshire College
Redbridge College
Staffordshire University
▶▶ 30 APRIL
Shrewsbury College
Truro and Penwith College
For more information on university open days visit the
website: www.opendays.com
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READING UNIVERSITY SUMMER
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YEAR 12 STUDENTS
Reading University offer a number of free summer school
places to year 12 students considering going on to university.
Applications are welcome from all students and in the event
of over subscription priority will be given to students with no
family experience of higher education. Summer School topics
on offer are:
History/Film and Theatre/French and German/Food and
Nutrition/Maths
The schools run on different dates depending on topic, but
generally are about two or three days long and occur between
late June and early July. If you are interested in applying follow
the link below or please see Dr Lynch.
http://www.reading.ac.uk/teachers-and-advisors/events-andactivities/ta-events-summer-schools.aspx
UNIVERSITY TASTER COURSE
PROGRAMME
YEAR 12 STUDENTS
The Taster Course Programme provides Year 12 students with
a taste of what life at a university in London is like.
Through your chosen taster course you will experience the
different teaching methods used by university academics and
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gain an insight into the additional facilities available, whilst
meeting students from across the UK.
For further information see website:
http://www.london.ac.uk/tasters.html
NHS CAREERS
The National Health Service offers a huge range of exciting
and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate
about making a difference.
With more than 350 different careers http://www.nhscareers.
nhs.uk/explore-by-career/ on offer, there is a job for you no
matter what your interests, skills or qualifications.
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/
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CAREERS OF THE FUTURE
Find out which careers are likely to offer the best
job prospects for young people in the future.
A guide based on research and data from the UK Commission
for Employment and Skills (UKCES), highlighting a range of jobs
which are all Careers of the Future.
www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-of-the-future
ARE YOU CONSIDERING
STUDYING LAW AT UNIVERSITY?
LSE (London School of Economics and Political Science) has
launched its first annual Alison Wetherfield Law Conference.
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
TASTER DAY
FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS
Thursday 23 April 2015
12.30pm – 4.00pm
Sample lectures from leading academics:
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Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Business and Economics
Geography, History and Religious Studies
Science
Psychology and Sociology
Art and Design
For more information and to book a place visit:
www.lboro.ac.uk/inspiringminds
The conference will take place on Saturday 27 June 2015 and
eligible students in Year 12 and Year 13 are invited to submit an
application.
For further information and to check eligibility criteria please
visit the website.
The application deadline is 15 May 2015.
www.lse.ac.uk/alisonwetherfieldlaw
YEAR 12 HIGHER EDUCATION
INSIGHT (HEI) PROGRAMME
University of Birmingham
Birmingham University are offering a free residential course for
students from 16 -19 August 2015.
HEI is for students currently in Year 12 and involves:
• A four-day, three-night residential in University of
Birmingham halls of residence.
• An e-mentoring programme throughout Year 13.
• Pairing up with a current undergraduate student studying
in your area of interest.
• Impartial advice about higher education and choosing the
right course and university for you.
• Support with UCAS applications and personal statement
writing.
If you are interested please read the criteria to check for
eligibility.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HEI
Please see Dr Lynch if you are interested in applying.
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