Post 16 NEWS. Apprenticeships with Royal Mail. Ambassadors for Parents Evening 30/11/17. Week Beginning 20 November 2017

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1 Apprenticeships with Royal Mail As the UK s third largest employer, Royal Mail offers apprenticeships and trainee management opportunities on a different scale to other businesses. We deliver six days a week to more than 29 million addresses across the UK and our vision is to be recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe. But we can't do that without attracting the very best talent. So we offer apprenticeships that give a genuine insight into Royal Mail and our processes, and trainee management schemes that offer a fast-track into the business. Our Apprenticeships Vehicle Maintenance Engineering Project Management Technology Logistics Management Finance B2B Sales What you ll gain As a Royal Mail apprentice you'll gain a unique understanding of our 500 year old business. Crucially, you'll find out how we improve our customers experience across specific functions, while gaining qualifications and receiving a salary. All of which will set you up for a successful future. That could mean taking on more responsibility, further training and development, or looking for new opportunities across the business. Ambassadors for Parents Evening 30/11/17 Hi all Come and be an ambassador at our next Parents Evening on Thursday, 30 November It looks great on your personal statement or CV! If you are interested, please give your name to Lesley.

2 Pembroke College, Cambridge: Upcoming opportunities to visit! Year 12 Visit Days to Pembroke Our 2018 Year 12 visit days are taking place in February and March, and we hope that you're able to bring a group of students along! The visits are for state school students and run from around 10:00 until 15:15. They typically include: Detailed information on making a competitive application to university A student Q&A panel A Personal Statement workshop Lunch in the Pembroke dining hall and a tour with our current students Q&A with Admissions staff from Pembroke If you are interested in bringing 10 students along to these events, then please completed the expression of interest form online Yr 12 and 13 Physics Revision Boot Camp This free, two-night residential boot camp will be an intense workout to practise the physics concepts that students will need to do well in their exams. Students will develop their confidence in core topics by tackling extending questions. Experienced teachers and members of the Isaac Physics team will be on hand through out to provide small group support. When? 5pm Thursday 4th Jan 1pm Saturday 6th Jan pm Saturday 6th Jan 1 pm Monday 8th Jan 2018 What/who for? This residential is specifically for students who are studying A-level Maths AND Physics (student do not have to be aiming for A* or A this is an attainment raising activity and students with ANY predicted grade can attend) at a state maintained school or college in England. In addition, students need to meet one or more of the following criteria: Would be in the first generation of their family to attend university Have been eligible for one or more of free school meals, Pupil Premium, EMA and/or bursary during secondary school Attend a school or college with a below-average A-level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of progression to higher education Come from a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression to higher education and/or a high level of socio-economic deprivation Contributions to travel costs (up to 120) are available for students and will be allocated according to these eligibility criteria. Applications Students wishing to apply should visit: 4th-6th Jan:

3 6th-8th Jan: CUSU Shadowing Scheme The University will be running a shadowing scheme which allows state-educated Year 12 students (S5 in Scotland, Year 13 in Northern Ireland) who are on track to achieve A*AA in their A levels (or equivalent) and have little family experience of university or great reservations about applying to Cambridge to visit Cambridge and shadow a student for a few days. This scheme is free, with all meals and accommodation provided and travel costs reimbursed. During their three day visit (Thursday afternoon Saturday morning), students shadow a current undergraduate studying a subject in which they are interested. They accompany them to lectures, classes and supervisions (small group teaching) while staying in one of the Colleges that make up the University. Students are also encouraged to take part in social activities which make up a big part of life at Cambridge. The Standard Age Shadowing Scheme will run: Thursday 18th - Saturday 20th January 2018 Thursday 25th - Saturday 27th January 2018 Thursday 1st - Saturday 3rd February 2018 This year the Mature Students Shadowing Scheme will run: Thursday November 9th - Saturday November 11th 2017 Applications will close on October 15th for Mature Applicants and December 1st for Standard Age Applicants. If you would like some more information or to make an application, please check the Pembroke College website. Chemistry Club Interested in brushing up on AS Chemistry? Come to chemistry club! Each week we will be covering a different topic. The sessions will range from going through past papers to discussing topics anyone is struggling with. These sessions will take place every Tuesday after college for an hour. If you are interested please ghulait@bosworthacademy.org.uk

4 Find out more about BDO's school leaver accountancy and business programmes University isn t the only way to be inspired and build a rewarding career. You can gain excellent qualifications and explore a great future as a School Leaver at BDO. What do we do at BDO? We re experts in accountancy and business with 19 offices right across the country. Our clients are fastgrowing and ambitious companies, in a huge range of different industries. They know they can rely on us, because we take care to really get to know what they do and what they want to achieve. For you, this means great opportunities to develop specialist skills alongside brilliant people. It s easy to be inspired at BDO. Our School Leaver Programme On our four year programme, you ll learn a lot from real experience. We ll also give you paid time off to study for respected professional qualifications like the ACA. With proper responsibilities from day one, you ll gain valuable experience that you might not get at university. Throughout, you ll enjoy excellent support with lots of coaching and mentoring. When you complete the programme you'll be a qualified accountant. As well as the competitive salary and benefits package they receive, trainees say they love what a friendly place BDO is to work. You can take part in all kinds of sporting and social events, and enjoy 10 days a year for voluntary or charitable work. In just two weeks of your summer before Year 13 begins, you can weigh up your choices for your future. Summer School gives you the chance to get involved with real projects at the heart of our firm. You ll find out what it s like to work with exciting clients around the world and you'll develop skills for your CV including team work, communication, and commercial thinking. We're hosting regular online forums, attending regular events and hosting insight days at our offices across the UK during November. Why not come and see us to find out more? Go to info@careermap.co.uk to find out more.

5 University of Cambridge - Law opportunity for sixth formers The Cambridge Sixth Form Law Conference is an access program for students in Year 12 which is held at Cambridge University. Each year, 250 Year 12 students spend four days in the city, living in the colleges and attending a series of mini-lectures and social events. The aim of the Conference is to give those who attend a flavour of what life as a Law undergraduate is like. We have social events in the Union and even a Mock Trail which is often the highlight of the delegates week! We also have talks from law firms, a solicitor, a barrister and a High Court judge to show where a degree in Law could lead you! The aim is for the week to be both informative and fun! If you re not convinced that you want to study Law, or that you want to apply to Cambridge, please do consider applying anyway! The Conference doesn t try to hard-sell Law or the University but can play a vital role in dismantling some of the stereotypes surround what is is to be a Cambridge student. A past delegate said of the Conference I have very little family history of University association, and attended a state school in Nottinghamshire with a virtually inexistent history of sending students to Oxbridge. I believed the stereotypes of Cambridge being for the rich and the elite, but attending the Conference and spending a number of days around current Cambridge students and academics was crucial to breaking down the stereotypes surrounding the University. Cambridge may have its history and traditions but - much to my surprise at the time - its students are normal people, from normal backgrounds, who enjoy doing normal things. We are delighted to announce that we have 55 fully-funded places on the Conference this year, after the success of our funding scheme last year. This funding can be applied for via the ordinary application process which can be accessed via the website. This funding covers the cost of the Conference, including accommodation, social events, and all meals. Cambridge Admissions Office will determine who, of the applicants who have applied for funding, are most in need of financial support and will guide us in allocating the places. If you have any questions please Emma Kemsley-Pein at president@cambridgesixthformlawconference.com or Ben King at slo@cambridgesixthformlawconference.com!

6 KPMG - Sixth Form Opportunities Why does a firm like KPMG recruit apprentices? Quite simply, because they are our future. Research shows that in classrooms across the UK more talented students, like yours, are considering starting a career straight after their A-Levels or Scottish Highers, rather than following the traditional university route. We think that your students have just as much potential to succeed at KPMG as our graduate trainees - our entry-routes reflect this belief. KPMG's Apprenticeship Programmes offer plenty of support for your students at every step of the application process too from making that initial decision to knowing what to bring along on the first day. As well as your students having their tuition paid for, they'll also earn while they learn. Hear from Louise, a teacher at a sixth form college. Today, Louise shares our commitment to supporting young people from diverse backgrounds. Which areas can your students work in as a KPMG Apprentice? There are several KPMG Apprenticeship Programmes available to your students which cover different areas of the business, all offering a refreshing alternative to the traditional university experience. There's loads of support available for your students at every step of the application process too - from making that initial decision to knowing what to bring along on the first day. As well as your students having their tuition paid for, they'll also earn while they learn. KPMG Discovery is for Year 12 students looking to gain work experience. This two, three or five-day (depending on office location) programme will give them useful industry knowledge, career opportunities and the chance to develop the skills they'll need to apply for a role with us. KPMG360 gives students the chance to join KPMG and work with some of the best and brightest in the business world. Importantly, it includes a foundation year that's specifically designed so they can experience all areas of the business before they go on to choose an area of specialisation and gain a professional qualification. KPMG360 Digital is a new four-year apprenticeship programme that combines academic study with practical work experience. At the same time, they'll also study for a BSc degree in Digital and Technology Solutions with our training provider, BPP University. KPMG360 Business Services is a two-year apprenticeship programme. As a new apprentice, your student will be fully supported throughout the programme with guidance from KPMG teams and gain a professional qualification. If you've got any ambitious, bright students who might be interested in a KPMG Apprenticeship programme, then you or your students, can find out more and apply here by visiting our careers website.

7 BBC looking for year olds for revision campaign BBC looking for year olds for The Mind Set 2018 campaign BBC s The Mind Set is the UK s first national peer-to-peer coaching network for GCSE and Nationals students. Through a series of short films, a team of students offer practical and wellbeing advice on a variety of topics. Have you taken your GCSEs or Nationals exams in the past two years? Whatever grades you got, did you manage to achieve your full potential? Do you think you would make a good mentor and be able advise next year s students through their exams? Do you think you would be good on Live TV or Radio? If so, we want to hear from you. If you have some sound advice and the ability to get it across, get in touch! You can find info on last years coaches and the previous films here: The Mind Set 2017 How to get involved: 1. us at themindset@grainmedia.co.uk 2. Tell us when you took your exams and what grades you achieved. 3. Tell us what would be your best piece of advice to pass on to students taking their exams. 4. In less than 100 words, tell us why you would make a great mentor to next year s students. 5. Please include your parent/guardian s address and phone number. If you are under 18 years old, make sure you have permission from your parent/guardian before sending us any personal details. Please note, all contact details must be for a parent/guardian aged 18 years or over. The deadline for getting in touch is Monday 20th November The Good Universities Guide Copies of this publication are on the bookshelf in The Oaks Study Area. It s really useful guide so please make use of it!!

8 Exciting Programme of Health & Life Sciences Experience Days I m contacting you regarding an exciting series of Health & Life Science experience days we are running on campus in December which are designed to inform and inspire your students about their future university courses. The experience days are delivered by our academic teaching staff allowing your students the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, who can share their knowledge and passion for their course area. Alongside this, current undergraduate students will be on hand to answer questions about student life and give a first-hand perspective of studying on the course. To complete the programme students will also receive guidance on completing their UCAS applications forms, advising them on what universities look for from their personal statements and how to prepare for interviews. This will be of significant value to any of your learners applying for 2018 who are yet to submit their applications and would benefit from an extra push. Equally future 2019 applicants will find the information useful in getting a head start on what to plan for when UCAS launches for them next year. The following experience days are available to book now. Please visit for full details. Nursing Date: 13 December Students will learn about all four fields of practice offered at DMU in greater detail. They will experience learning in our industry standard clinical skills labs and hear from current Nursing students about the practicalities of studying on an intensive degree programme. Audiology Date: 13 December NEW for 2018 entry DMU is delighted to be running our Audiology programme. Students will learn about this specialist profession from our passionate academics who will inspire students about this exciting career. This experience day would particularly suit those students who are studying on a science programme and looking for a degree courses that could combine their love of science with working with people in a health care capacity. Pharmacy Date: TBC Now in its third year the DMU Pharmacy masterclass is always popular with students exploring the role of a Pharmacist. Students will take part in a variety of practical workshops that will allow them to develop lab based experience in our industry standard pharmacy labs. The masterclass is suitable for students currently studying on a science programme. All of the experience days are open to both 2018 and 2019 applicants and for students currently studying A Levels, BTEC s or Access programmes (please follow the web link for specific booking criteria). There is no cost to attend and refreshments and catering will be provided on the day. Students can book on independently by completing the online bookings forms.