Sixth Form Bulletin 09/10/20 - Walthamstow Academy

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      Sixth Form Bulletin
      09/10/20

Careers
BOTH YEARS
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health are hosting an online careers fair on Saturday
17 October 2020. The event will feature a mixed panel selected from a wide range of roles
across environmental health roles, including recent graduates, to help explain the different
routes into the profession. Students will be able to interact with the panel and ask questions
about university courses, a typical day in their job, what they love about their role, and why
they chose environmental health. For more information, see
https://www.bigmarker.com/cieh/careers-fair
BOTH YEARS
The Army have set up a Virtual Careers Centre for any students looking for information about
joining the Army, or the many varied careers that are available – combat, logistics and
support, engineering, communications and intelligence, music, and many more! There is also a
dedicated section to discuss the different routes into the Army, from university to
apprenticeships. There are several upcoming live webinars available for both students and
parents/carers. For more information, see https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/joining-
process/virtual-acc
BOTH YEARS
InvestIN Education runs a Young Lawyer Programme and a Young Political Leader
Programme, this year held online. The two-day events provide an intensive introduction to
each career and include activities such as:
• Young Lawyer Programme (17 – 18 October 2020) a live murder trial where students can
cross-examine witnesses, a high-profile human rights case about the deportation of a terrorist,
a multi-million-pound celebrity divorce case involving the custody of children, and corporate
legal advice to a multi-billion-dollar tech company that wants to expand abroad.
• Young Political Leader Programme (14 – 15 November 2020) thinking like a UN
Ambassador in a ‘Model UN’ General Assembly meeting, debating with former MPs in a
simulated House of Commons debate, representing your constituency in a simulated
Parliamentary Question Time, and acting as a UK diplomat advising the head of the Foreign
Office.
Both programmes also feature career coaching, an audience with experienced figures from
the world of law/politics, and access to further support. Note that there is a cost for both
programmes. For more information and to book, see https://investin.org/collections/law-
and-politics

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BOTH YEARS
Medical Projects are running an online work experience course called ‘GP Live’ on various
dates between October 2020 and February 2021. GP Live gives students the chance to host
their own GP surgery under the guidance of mentors, taking actual patient histories, form
diagnoses, order tests and scans and suggest treatment plans. After each case there will be a
full breakdown of the medical side as well as looking at communication and the role of a
doctor. Note that there is a cost for the course. For more information, see
https://educationprojects.co.uk/medical-projects/gp-live/

University/College

YEAR 13 Reminder
UK University and Apprenticeship Search are running a virtual event on Wednesday 7
October 2020 for students looking to attend a Russell Group university. The event will
feature all 24 Russell Group universities, and students will be able to chat directly to
university representatives, download documents and take part in 12 live webinars. To register
for a place, see https://russellgroup.vfairs.com/

BOTH YEARS
The University of Manchester is running Manchester Live webinars for any students thinking of
applying to the university. During the webinars, students will be able to hear from university
staff and current students about all things relating to Manchester and studying at university.
Topics covered include choosing what and where to study, study skills, student finance, and
student life. There are also several subject-specific talks available as well. Some webinars
are held live but there are also recordings to watch of previous sessions. For more
information, see https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/manchester-live/

Enrichment

BOTH YEARS
The British Medical Association are hosting a webinar called ‘Making it in medicine: insights
into studying and working in the medical field’ on Friday 16 October 2020 (10am –
11.30am). The event will feature three speakers: a current medical student, a recently
qualified doctor, and a practicing doctor. The speakers will discuss their personal experiences
of studying/working in medicine and share insights on becoming a doctor. There will not be a
live Q&A but panellists will answer pre-submitted questions – if students have any questions
they can send them to CSER@bma.org.uk by Tuesday 6 October 2020.

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BOTH YEARS
The University of Sunderland is running a Social Sciences Discovery Day on Wednesday 21
October 2020. The online event will showcase the social sciences subjects available at
Sunderland: Childhood Studies, Criminology, Health and Social Care, Sociology, and
introducing the new BSc Professional Policing programme. The event will feature interactive
taster sessions run by the University’s academic staff. For more information and to book, see
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/events/event/social-sciences-discovery-day-1022
BOTH YEARS
NUSTEM, who host workshops, events and courses to showcase careers in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths (STEM), run a series of public lectures. The lectures are held online (this
year) on selected Thursday evenings in October and November between 5.30pm and
6.30pm. Each lecture is focused on a different topic and aims to show how physics, maths,
engineering and geography matter and where they can lead.
Upcoming lectures include:
• ‘Space Weather’ by Professor Clare Watt from the Department of Mathematics, Physics
and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria University: 8 October 2020
• ‘Scanning Electron Microscopy’ by Dr Pietro Maiello from the Department of Mathematics,
Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria University: 22 October 2020
• ‘Interfacial science in material design’ by Dr Dominika Zabiegaj from the Department of
Mechanical and Construction Engineering at Northumbria University: 5 November 2020
• ‘The thrill to drill and the secrets from the mud’ by Dr Ola Kwiecien from the Department of
Geography at Northumbria University: 19 November 2020 For more information and the full
programme of lectures, see https://nustem.uk/eveninglectures/

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YEAR 13
King’s College are also running two Application Support Q&A sessions on Zoom ahead of the
15 October deadline for students who are planning to make an application to Cambridge.
The sessions are designed to be very general so are suitable for any applicant to Cambridge
regardless of the college they wish to apply to. For more information, see the links below.
• Application Support Q&A: Thursday 8 October (4pm – 5pm)

                            YEAR 12
                            Sutton Trust are accepting applications to their Pathways to
                            Medicine programme. The programme was designed to widen
                            access to the medical profession and enables students to decide
                            whether medicine is the right path for them, while building
                            knowledge and skills relevant for higher education and the world of
                            work.
                            The 2020-2022 Pathway will initially take place virtually until face-
                            to-face sessions can be delivered safely;
Newcastle University are one of the four institutions delivering the programme. Please note
that there are eligibility criteria including academic achievement, first generation to go to
university, and eligibility for free school meals. The deadline for applications is 20 November
2020 For more information, see https://www.suttontrust.com/our-programmes/pathways-to-
medicine/

Enrichment
BOTH YEARS
The Society for Natural Sciences will be running a Medical Imaging online session on
Wednesday 21 October 2020 (12.30pm – 1.30pm). Dr Chris Brignell, Director of Natural
Sciences at the University of Nottingham, will explore the role of different scientific disciplines
in developing medical imaging while also introducing students to the interdisciplinary
study of Natural Sciences.
Please note that students can only attend live events if they do not have a lesson at the time.
For more information, see https://www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/medical-imaging-natural-
sciencesunlocking-the-brain-using-interdisciplinary-science-to-tackle-unsolved-problems-with-
dr-chrisbrignell-society-for-natural-sciences/

BOTH YEARS

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BOTH YEARS
Newcastle University is now accepting bookings for their Mini Medical School; a series of
lectures (this year held online) offering an in-depth look at a range of medical topics,
including current research developments at the University. Previous programmes covered
topics such as dermatology, emergency medicine, medical scanning technology,
anaesthetics, and sport and exercise science. The online lectures will take place 6pm – 7pm
on Thursday 12, Thursday 19, Thursday 26 November and Thursday 3 December 2020.
For more information and to book a place, see https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-
sciences/engage-with-us/mini-medical-school/

YEAR 13
Reminder: UCAS are holding virtual exhibitions for specific subject areas. The list of
exhibitions includes:
• Business, Law, and Finance: 29 – 30 September 2020
• Biological and Physical Sciences: 16 October 2020
• Social Sciences, Humanities, and Teaching: 23 – 24 October 2020
• Maths, Engineering, and Computing: 2 – 3 November 2020
• Creative Subjects: 13 – 14 November 2020
At an UCAS virtual exhibition, students can speak directly to subject and admissions
specialists, listen to seminars, pick up digital prospectuses and other information. For more
information, see
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/scheme/virtual-and-digital/type/exhibition

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Applications for the 2020/21 K+ programme are now open at King’s College London, and you may be eligible to apply
at www.kplus.london, before the deadline on Saturday 24th of October.

More information about the programme can be found below, but it is important to note that our academic entry
requirements have changed last year, so some students who in previous years would not have been eligible to apply
will be so this year.
K+ is a 2 year programme of events for Year 12 students from underrepresented backgrounds designed to empower
them and equip them with the skills, resources and experience to access research-intensive universities. Students
apply for a place on one of eight ‘subject streams’ and the programme includes:
    • This year we are adding a brand-new subject stream to the programmes: Business & Economics. This will join
         the original seven subject streams: Healthcare, Dentistry, Law, History & Politics, Language & Literature,
         Maths & Computer Science, the Sciences.
    • A range of academic sessions to develop their subject knowledge
    • University and A Level study skills sessions
    • A week-long non-residential summer school in Summer 2020
Along with a range of other events.
Due to COVID-19, events will be held virtually, we hope to transition to in-person events, but this action will be
directed by government guidelines. We have successfully help virtual events so we assure you that you the
full K+ experience will not be lost!
Completion of the full programme, including the writing of an academic assignment graded by a King’s College
London PhD student provides a range of benefits including:
      • Excellent experience of the subject they are interested in studying
      • Entitling students to a reduced offer of up to 2 grades lower to study at KCL, for courses other than
         Medicine and Dentistry
      • Eligibility for a K+ start up bursary of up to £1000 in their first year, for students who go on to enrol
         at King’s
To be eligible, students must:
    •   Be beginning Year 12 in September 2019; and
    •   Study at a non-selective state school in a Greater London borough; and
    •   Have achieved a minimum of 8 GCSE’s grade 4-9 (including English and Maths), including 5 GCSE’s at grades
       6-9 (please note Healthcare and Dentistry applicants should have a minimum 5 grades at 7-9).
We also aim to prioritise applications from students across a range of discrete groups, including Disabled students,
Care experienced students, Black Caribbean students, Young carers and Gypsy, Roma or Traveller students, even
those who do not fully meet our GCSE requirements

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Career Days – Immersive virtual career days and work experience opportunities

Career Days are offering virtual career days and work experience opportunities for all
students interested in a career in aviation, psychology, business, medicine, law and
veterinary sciences. Click here to find out more information and to sign up.

                            Access Aspirations – Year 12 sign-up portal now open:

                            Access Aspirations is a Mayor’s Fund for London programme
                            aiming to provide skills, work experience and networks to support
                            new routes into university and employment for young people.
                            Access Aspirations have been incredibly impactful creating more
                            visible employment pathways for 16-18 year olds, with over
                            4,300 employer encounters, 260 work experience placements,
                            570 busines insight opportunities and 3,500 encounters in schools.

                             Click here to sign up and if you require any additional
information, look at the Access Aspirations website or speak with the sixth form team.