Events this Term

• 200426 – Y9 Healthreach Child Development Workshops
• 220426 – Y12 & Y13 Economics students - Bank of England presentation
• 270426 – Y12 Apex Building Trip
• 280426 – Y7 Girls Computer Science Club Visit to Bayer Pharmaceuticals
• 070526- Y10 Post 16 Options Workshops
• 120526 – Y10 Post 16 Options Workshops
• 130526 – Y10 Post 16 Options Workshops
• 210526 – Y12 Psychology Workshops with Healthreach

 

Useful Information

eCLIPS

This is an excellent site with accurate information on over 1400 jobs, including live labour market information and a wealth of impartial advice on education and employment choices. eCLIPS helps young people to make informed study and career decisions.

Visit eCLIPS here: eCLIPS - Login using password: naisti27

 

Berkshire Opportunities

Find valuable resources, career insights, and essential information on Berkshire’s thriving economy here: Berkshire Opportunities - The Skills and Business Hub

 

Student Finance – Martin Lewis

The five things students need to know: Martin Lewis: Five Student Need to Knows

 

Medics & Lawyers

The Medic Portal is a renowned resource for aspiring medical students, offering comprehensive preparation for UCAT, BMAT, and medical school interviews. It's recognized for its quality support and proven track record, having assisted thousands of applicants each year. With a wide array of courses, tutoring, and free resources, The Medic Portal is dedicated to helping students navigate the challenging journey of medical school admissions.

Find out more here: Get Into Medicine | Trusted UCA & Interview Prep

The Lawyer Portal is a comprehensive resource for individuals considering a career in law. It offers a wide range of information and services, including guides on different pathways into the legal profession, workshops, and events like mock trials and summer schools. The portal is in partnership with key legal institutions such as the Law Society, the Bar Council, and CILEx, and is supported by The University of Law. It's designed to assist aspiring legal professionals at every stage, from students to practicing lawyers, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in the legal field.

Find out more here: The Lawyer Portal | The Resource for Aspiring Legal Professionals

 

Employment

 

Higher & Degree Apprenticeships – May issue

Read the latest issues here: Higher and Degree Listing - Amazing Apprenticeships

 

EY Apprenticeships & Work Experience

Gain on-the-job experience that will help you decide if you’d prefer your career to start with an apprenticeship – rather than at university. Contribute to real client projects, learn from our apprentices with the potential to secure a place on one of our apprenticeships once you leave school or beyond. This is your chance to give your career a real flying start...Work Experience and Apprenticeships | EY - UK

 

Arup: Apprentice Building Services Electrical Engineer

Building Services Engineer (level 6) London South Bank University

You'll support a variety of different work, including production of engineering drawings and sketches, including 3D or 2D computer drawings, production of Building Information Models (BIM).  You will undertake virtual design reviews and prepare simple engineering calculations. You will be contributing to solutions for design challenges, taking part in design meetings, site visits, presentations and workshops.

 

Ridge and Partners: Quantity Surveying Apprentice

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6) University College of Estate Management

Start and develop a career as a Quantity Surveying Apprentice with a multi awarding winning property and construction consultancy where you will be challenged daily working on exceptionally varied and diverse projects in a team atmosphere.

Find out more here: Quantity Surveying Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

 

Bishop Flemming: School Leaver Trainee Accountant ACA & ACA/CTA (level 7)

This unique, business-focused Launchpad programme is designed to kick start your accounting career. Over five years, you’ll study towards a Level 7 apprenticeship with an ACA qualification. That’s the equivalent of a Masters degree! You’ll gain real experience in all business areas. Working

on live client projects. Not only that, but you’ll experience rotations around a range of departments so will gain valuable work experience within Accounts, Audit and Tax teams.

It’s all about building the experience you need to be a business adviser, rather than an accountant. So, you’ll hit the ground running. And pick up valuable professional and life skills. Skills that could take you into any industry. Anywhere in the world. Maybe as a Finance Director. Or even running your own company.

Find out more here: Search our jobs | Bishop Fleming Careers

 

Rhotic Media Ltd: Graphic Designer - Degree Apprenticeship

Digital marketer (integrated degree) (level 6) London South Bank University

As a Graphic Design Apprentice, you’ll design social assets, animations and campaign visuals using InDesign, Canva and Adobe tools, developing strong digital, print, brand and layout skills before progressing to client projects across media production.

Find out more here: Graphic Designer - Degree Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

 

Insight Events & Work Experience

 

NHS WX – Closing Friday 1 May

I wanted to send a final reminder that the NHS Allied Healthcare Virtual Work Experience begins this Sunday 3rd May, from 9:30am to 5:00pm. Please note that registrations for this session will close on Friday, so we strongly encourage students to secure their place as soon as possible.

This is also one of the final three opportunities available this academic year, making it a particularly valuable time for students to gain meaningful work experience ahead of UCAS applications. We would be very grateful if you could share this with your students in Years 10/S3/NI11 through to Years 13/S6/NI14 who are considering careers in healthcare.

Registration link: Interactive Virtual NHS Healthcare Careers Work Experience Programme - Allied Healthcare Mentor

For aspiring healthcare students, universities are increasingly looking for evidence of insight, reflection, and genuine commitment to the profession. This programme allows students to go beyond theoretical interest and develop a clear understanding of how multidisciplinary teams operate within the NHS - something they can directly reference in their personal statements and interviews.

During the session, students will follow two patients through a road traffic collision (RTC) scenario, gaining valuable insight into real-world NHS practice and interacting with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Throughout the programme, participants will gain insights into various careers, including:

• Nursing
• Midwifery
• Paramedicine
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Dietetics
• Radiography
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Pharmacy

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals throughout each day. This will empower students to make informed career decisions and demonstrate their commitment to healthcare in their UCAS applications.

By attending, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate proactive engagement with healthcare careers
• Gain real insight into patient journeys from presentation to recovery
• Understand the roles of different allied health professionals within a multidisciplinary team
• Develop strong examples to discuss in UCAS personal statements and interviews
• Show sustained commitment if attending multiple sessions across the programme

Students are awarded a Work Experience Certificate for every session they complete. Those who complete the full 6-month programme will be awarded a Highly Commended Reference from the Presidents of Allied Healthcare Mentor. These are fantastic additions to their CVs!

Students can register individually at any time throughout the 6-month programme using the link below. We recommend booking early to gain as much out of this programme as possible. Places are £10 a session to cover administrative and technological costs.

Sign up here: NHS Healthcare Careers Virtual Work Experience - Allied Healthcare Mentor

Once they’ve registered, students will be emailed links to their virtual work experience portals.

Thank you for your continued support in helping students take the next step towards careers in the NHS. I look forward to welcoming your students this Sunday.

Dr (Prof) Dhakshana Sivayoganathan
Medical Director of Allied Healthcare Mentor (part of Mentorverse)
Enquiry Form: Contact - Allied Healthcare Mentor

 

Law Work Experience in May Half Term – Students in Y10 - 13

Are you interested in breaking into the legal field?

If so, then this work experience is for you! This May Half Term break, we have teamed up with some of the world's biggest law firms to give students an incredible insight into what it’s really like to work in the industry and become a top lawyer at a leading international law firm.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to step into the shoes of a corporate lawyer for the day and have a go at some real-world cases, then this event is for you!

Event Details:

Date: Thursday 28 May

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

What to Expect:

• Law Work Experience during the May Half Term
• Employers attending are Fragomen, A&O Shearman, Farrer & Co, Charles Russell Speechlys and The University of Law
• An opportunity to take part in legal workshops, hear from  international law firms as well as the UK’s biggest university offering law degrees
• Networking opportunities in the virtual booths
• Certificate of completion sent out to all students who take part in the day

Please apply via the link below: Young Professionals: Law Work Experience Survey

 

Other Opportunities in Law

BVL is a social mobility charity which seeks to engage young people from non-fee paying schools with law and legal policy. We do this with the aim of inspiring students to pursue careers in the legal profession.  We are currently accepting applications for the below upcoming projects from students at non-fee paying schools.

Some projects will take place remotely via Zoom and are open to applicants from across England and Wales and some are in-person and London based. All of our projects are free of charge.  Where projects have an in-person element, travel expenses and accommodation are paid for students travelling from outside of London/Greater London.

Students may (and are encouraged to) apply to participate in multiple projects.

For more information about BVL's projects, go to www.bvl.org.uk.

 

PROJECTS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

1. Deka Chambers Essay Competition

Are you interested in legal writing? Do you think you can prepare thoughtful, cogent and persuasive arguments? BVL has partnered with Deka Chambers to organise a legal essay writing competition in memory of dear friend and talented barrister, Aqeel H Noorali.

The top prize is £1,000 and a mini-pupillage, and there are also cash prizes for runners up. The competition is open from 26 June 2026 to 11 September 2026.  Winners and runners up will be invited to attend the Aqeel H Noorali Essay Competition Reception. Attendance at the Competition Reception is mandatory to qualify for the First, Second and Third Prize. This year, the Competition Reception will be on a date to be confirmed in November 2026 at Deka Chambers. This is subject to confirmation but attendees will be informed within a reasonable period if there is any proposed change of date, time, or venue.

Enter now:

To enter, candidates should upload their submissions as a pdf or Word document to this link: Deka Chambers Essay Competition 2026 - Entry Form

The essay title for the 2026 competition is as follows: ""Papers, please." Are fears about mandatory digital identification overstated?" There is a 1000 word  limit.

Eligibilty

To be eligible for the competition, participants must be full-time students aged 16 - 19 years at non-fee-paying schools in England and Wales at the time of entry to the competition. Please see the terms and conditions of entry on our website here.

Schillings is a law firm with a difference, which specialises in protecting its clients’ privacy, data rights, security and reputations. Entirely unique, Schillings deploys under one roof lawyers, intelligence experts, investigators, cyber specialists, risk consultants and top people from the military, banking and government. For more information go to: https://www.schillingspartners.com/

 

2. 5RB Chambers, Media Law Insight Evening and Work Experience Placement

BVL is once again partnering with media law barristers' chambers, 5RB, to offer our students two exciting opportunities:

1. A virtual media law insight evening, open to students across England and Wales, taking place between 5 and 7pm on a date to be confirmed in October 2026.

2. In person work experience for two students, taking place during a week TBC in February 2027.

To be eligible to apply for a work experience placement, students must first attend the insight evening.  5RB is a leading set of media and communications law barristers who practise in all areas of media law including: defamation, privacy, confidence, data protection, harassment, media regulation, intellectual property, sport and human rights.

To apply complete a brief application form by clicking here: Schillings Insight Programme 2026 Application Form

Applications close at 7pm on 11 September 2026.

 

3. Model Law Commission

Now in its 15th year, the Model Law Commission is a four-month long project that provides A-Level students with the chance to simulate the work of the Law Commission. We split the pool of students into four groups, each tasked with the reform of one of the following areas of law: (1) Family, Trusts or Land Law; (2) Criminal Law; (3) Commercial and Common Law; or (4) Public Law. From September to December, students undertake a five-stage process: research, formulating recommendations, consulting with their peers, reporting on their proposals and devising their legislation.

Each year, the Model Law Commission begins with a two-day in person conference in London. It is over the course of these two days that students are introduced to their respective topics by experts in the field who come from all over the country to speak to them.

 The students are also visited by individuals from the Law Commission itself visit our students and advise on the difficulties in reforming the law and how to write a law reform report. The students then take that information and over the following weeks discuss reform ideas with each other, their Group Leaders and their peers.

The project then concludes with a final in person report launch event in London in January, hosted by MPs and visitors from the Law Commission. At the event, each student will receive a printed and published copy of their group's reform report.

If you are interested in learning more about the way law works in the UK, the way it is made and changed, then you are strongly encouraged to apply. The project will take place between September 2026 and January 2027.

To apply, please complete a brief application form by clicking here: Model Law Commission 2026 Application Form

The deadline for applications is 7pm on Friday 11 September 2026.

For more information go to: MODEL LAW COMMISSION | BVL

 

4. Supreme Court Mooting (legal debate) Competition

We offer students the opportunity to compete in our Mooting Competition in association with the Supreme Court.  A "moot" simulates a court hearing (usually an appeal), in which participants analyse a fictional case, research the relevant law, prepare written submissions and then present an oral argument.

If you are selected to participate in the competition, you will be paired up with current law students, including students on the Bar Professional Training Course (the course people undertake to become a barrister), who act as "Mooting Mentors". This structure enables you to not only experience court advocacy, but also develop your knowledge of the law and nurture your communication skills with the help of those already pursuing a career in law.

The competition takes place between 6.30 and 8.30pm, starting with a training session, where you will be taught all about mooting. The 2027 competition runs every Thursday evening between 4 February and 22 April 2027, with the final (which is judged by a Supreme Court Justice) taking place on a date to be confirmed in April 2027 between 4:30 and 7pm.

To apply complete a brief application form by clicking here: Mooting Competition 2027 A-Level Student Application Form

The deadline for applications is 7pm on Saturday 2 January 2027. We recommend that students apply as soon as possible.

More information can be found here: https://www.bvl.org.uk/mooting-competition

The BVL Team. team@bvl.org.uk

 

InvestIN Work Experience Programmes

InvestIN delivers immersive work experience programmes in London for students aged 15-18. With 15 competitive careers to choose from, each programme is delivered by accomplished industry experts to equip students with a 360-degree insight into their respective fields.

Experience life on-campus at a top UK university, such as UCL and LSE or attend live online. Find out more here: InvestIN | The Ultimate Work Experience – InvestIN Education

 

RSM: Year 12 and 13 Work Experience Programme

Open now!

RSM is a leading audit, tax, and consulting adviser.  Their in-person work experience  programme will take place in the school summer holidays and gives students the chance to immerse themselves in one of RSM's service lines and experience what life with them is really like.

Find out more here: Search results | Find available job openings at RSM UK

 

AHMM: Summer School / Work Experience

20–24 July – London or Bristol

Over the week, the students aged 16–18 will be set tasks introducing them to new ways to observe and explore the space surrounding us. They will also take part in activities and information sessions each day and an important part of the Summer School – daily mentoring with our AHMM architecture team.

At the end of the week students will have a series of pieces that will strengthen their portfolio. They will also be armed with information about the profession to inform them about whether they are interested to pursue architecture as a career.

The Summer School runs 10:00-16:00 each day and is FREE with materials provided.

Apply here: AHMM SUMMER SCHOOL - APPLICATION FORM ______________Mon 20 - Fri 24 Jul London/ Bristol (Page 1 of 5)

College Information

Please see attached for all local college open days and contact details: College Open Days

 

Universities

Reading University

Planners of the Future 10 June

I hope that this finds you well and am just getting in touch with a final reminder about our upcoming taster day for Year 12 students, "Planners of the Future" on 10th June 2026. Students will participate in an interactive planning workshop, hear from invited guests about what it means to be a planner and take part in a campus walk to the site of the future European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, right here on our Whiteknights Campus.

We will also offer opportunities to hear about the courses that we offer and the experiences of students who study here, along with an optional tour of the Henley Business School facilities and central campus as part of the day. We recommend that the day is most suitable for Year 12 students who are interested in Planning, Real Estate or a joint degree in Planning & Geography.

The event information and booking form can all be found on the Subject Tasters page here: Real Estate Taster Day

 

UK University & Apprenticeship Search: Oxford Brookes

17 June 2026

Seminars by University and industry experts, including key topics: UCAS Personal Statement, Degree Apprenticeships, Student Finance and Why take an Apprenticeship plus an opportunity to tour Brookes' campus.

Find out more here: UK UNIVERSITY & APPRENTICESHIP SEARCH FAIR

 

Debate Chamber: History Summer School

This Summer School is ideal for students considering history or related subjects at university, providing a taste of undergraduate-level study in an engaging and supportive environment. This intensive course will be conducted through seminars, lectures and informal discussions, in order to create a sense of what studying history at undergraduate level is like. This course is designed to challenge and expand students’ historical perspectives. No specific prior knowledge is required – just curiosity and enthusiasm for history!

Find out more here: History Summer School | Critical Thinking & University Preparation

 

Oxford University Classical Meme Competition 2026: Create a meme on a Classical theme

You can base your design on ANY aspect of the Classical world - mythology, history, literature, theatre, art, archaeology, or anything else that inspires you!

Ten winning entries will be chosen from each age category.  Each team member will receive a £50 gift token and the winning memes will be posted on the Faculty of Classics website and on all of their social media feeds!

Find out more here: Classical Meme Competition 2026 | Faculty of Classics | Outreach

 

Hull York Medical School: MediCafé

Interested in finding out more about studying Medicine? Join these live MediCafé webinars to find out about all things medical school.  MediCafé is a series of live webinars for prospective medical students.

Sessions cover essential topics like applying to Medicine, making the most of work experience, and preparing for your UCAT admissions test.  Whether you're just exploring the idea of becoming a doctor or fully committed to that path, MediCafé welcomes all students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

Find out more here: MediCafé | Hull York Medical School

 

UK Electronic Skills Foundation: Girls into Electronics

Girls into Electronics is a unique opportunity for female students – in years 10, 11 and 12 – to explore Electronics. At the heart of the programme is a series of one-day events, during the summer term, hosted by the UKESF’s partner universities. During the day, participating students find out more about Electronics and studying the subject at university level, hear from female graduate engineers working in the Electronics sector and get ‘hands on’ with Arduino microcontrollers.

Find out more here: Girls into Electronics | UK Electronics Skills Foundation

Kind regards,

Eileen Wooller
Careers Leader
ewooller@littleheath.org.uk