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

 

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

 

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

Supporting students beyond the traditional university route.

For students who are unsure about going to university — or who want a more practical, hands‑on option — the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) offers a compelling alternative.

This programme allows students to earn a salary of £42,000 while working towards a fully funded (BSc) Hons degree in Professional Policing Practice. All qualification fees are covered by the Met, meaning students gain a recognised degree without taking on student debt, while starting a meaningful career straight after education.

A practical pathway with real‑world experience

Unlike a traditional university route, the PCDA combines on‑the‑job learning with structured classroom teaching. Over three years, students develop practical policing skills while working as frontline officers, build professional confidence, and apply their learning directly within their communities across London.

This approach suits students who: 

• Learn best through doing, not just studying 
• Want to enter the workforce straight away 
• Are motivated by purpose, responsibility, and public service 
• May thrive in a structured, supported environment 

Developing skills for life and employment

Alongside gaining a degree, students on the PCDA develop valuable, transferable skills including: 

• Communication and decision‑making 
• Problem‑solving and resilience 
• Teamwork and leadership 
• Accountability, empathy, and professional judgement 

These skills support long‑term career progression within policing and remain highly relevant across a wide range of careers.  A strong option for students seeking direction

The PCDA is well suited to students who: 

• Are keen to make a positive contribution to society
• Want to avoid the costs of higher education 
• Are unsure a lecture‑based degree is right for them 
• Are looking for a clear, supported route into a professional career 

By sharing this pathway with students, you can help them explore a credible, structured and rewarding option that combines education, employment, and service — opening the door to a respected profession and long‑term development.   More information is available here: Careers - Metropolitan Police Careers

 

Insight & Work Experience Events

 

Please see the attached flyer for more information. Any interested student interested should email me as soon as possible ewooller@littleheath.org.uk

There are only three places available so it will be a random selection if our school is selected.

For more information, visit: Fantasy Wings – A new kind of aviation program

 

A Career in Journalism

Your students could become trusted voices of the future.

The National Council for the Training of Journalists (the NCTJ) is the UK’s leading provider of industry-recognised journalism training, offering a range of courses and qualifications to suit all students and providing the training and credibility they need to become a trusted voice of the future.Whether they thrive in front of the camera or prefer to craft the story behind the scenes, the NCTJ can help them find where their story goes. Find out more here: Where Your Story Goes

The world is changing, and storytellers are changing with it.

In today’s rapidly shifting media landscape, with endless AI-generated misinformation, truth and impartiality are more important than ever.

Could your students be the truth-seekers our future needs? Do you know a student who sees what others miss? Or somebody who cares deeply about craft and creativity?

The NCTJ can help students develop a huge range of skills like these to secure a role in the varied world of journalism. Share our simple persona quiz with them to help start the conversation and see where their story goes. Visit their website for more information: Where Your Story Goes

For more information and any enquiries, email info@nctj.com

 

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Our Virtual Opportunities

For all students in Year 11 and above, we offer a range of award‑winning virtual work experience opportunities, which are free to access and attended by thousands of students across the UK each year. Students & Schools should sign up to our mailing list to be notified when opportunities open, including events delivered in partnership with other institutions.

Virtual Summer Work Experience Programme 2026 – Now Open

Sign up is now open for our award‑winning Summer Virtual Work Experience Programme at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. An illustrative programme from 2025 is attached for reference.

22–25 June 2026 | 09:00–13:00 daily | Live on MS Teams Town Hall

Designed for students in Year 11 and above, this free interactive programme offers a unique opportunity to explore careers in healthcare. Across four mornings, students will:

• Experience realistic clinical scenarios and decision‑making
• Hear directly from doctors and medical students
• Explore careers in medicine and the wider multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Build reflective skills that are essential for medical school applications

Sign up now: 2026 Virtual Work Experience

 

UCAT Preparation Webinar – Now Open

Sign-up is now open for our free UCAT Preparation Webinar, designed to support students applying to undergraduate medicine. Sign up here: 2026 UCAT Preparation Webinar-  Wednesday 17th June 2026 17:15 – 19:15

 

Monday 17 June 2026 | 17:15 – 19:15 | Live on MS Teams Town Hall

Delivered by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in collaboration with Imperial College School of Medicine and ICSM Vision, this webinar will provide practical guidance, insight, and tips to help students prepare confidently for the UCAT.

Sign up now: 2026 UCAT Preparation Webinar

 

MMI Preparation Webinar – Late November/December 2026

We also run a free MMI Interview Preparation Webinar for students considering applying to medicine. The session provides practical insight into the Multiple Mini Interview format, delivered by clinicians and medical students. This webinar takes place annually in late November or December, with registrations opening closer to the time. Students should sign up to our mailing list to receive updates.

Sign up here: Getting into Medicine Mailing List

 

College Information

 

Please see attached for all local college open days and contact details: College Open Days and Events 2025/26

 

Universities

Solent University

Creative Media Day

📅 Thursday 14 May 2026

📍 Southampton Solent University, SO14 0YN

Step out of the classroom and into the studio.  We've had some colleges drop out of our creative media day so there's now spaces available! Join us for our Creative Media Day, this event invites A-Level and college students to experience university-level workshops across media, film, and production.

Students can experience:

• Hands-on, practical projects in real university settings
• Expert guidance from academics and industry professionals
• Tangible work for UCAS applications and creative portfolios
• Access to professional-grade facilities, including our brand-new VP stage, film studios, newsrooms, and design workshops

Focus: Film, Animation, Journalism, Games, Events, Performance, Audio & Media Production

Click here to watch a video from our January Creative Media Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuDx6cHHzxA

👉 Individual students can book here: TD - Creative Media Day at Solent University - 14 May 2026 - Student registration | Southampton Solent University

 

Law and Business Taster Day

📅 Wednesday 10 June 2026

📍 Southampton Solent University, SO14 0YN

Our taster day will be interactive and hands-on and will explore real-world challenges to develop your practical industry skills.

The School of Business, Law and Society is pleased to announce another flagship event for individuals and college groups to take part in, all of which are expert-led.

The day will give you an authentic insight into the real world of business. All of our sessions, listed in the booking form, will be interactive and hands-on, exploring real-world challenges to develop your practical industry skills.

👉 Individual students can book here: TD - Solent University - Law & Business Society flagship event - Student Registration - 10 June 2026 | Southampton Solent University

 

Psychology Taster Day

📅 Monday 15 June 2026

📍 Southampton Solent University, SO14 0YN

Why do we think, feel, and behave the way we do? Step inside the science of the mind.

This Psychology Taster Day offers students the opportunity to take part in engaging, interactive sessions across a variety of topics, designed to reflect what studying psychology at university is really like.

Throughout the day, students will explore key areas of the subject, develop their understanding of human behaviour, and gain valuable insights that can support their current studies.

It’s an ideal chance to experience university-style learning, ask questions, and discover the wide range of pathways a psychology degree can lead to.

👉 Individual students can book here: TD - Solent University - Psychology Taster Day - Student Registration - 15 June 2026 | Southampton Solent University

Find out more about all of our upcoming taster days here: Solent Events

 

Eileen Wooller
Careers Leader

ewooller@littleheath.org.uk