University of Leeds (Access and Outreach, Engineering & Physical Sciences)
A 45-minute online webinar for post-16 students, teachers and advisors introducing lesser-known Engineering and Physical Sciences degrees at Leeds, including Chemical and Process Engineering, Materials Science Engineering and Computer Science.
A three-day Year 12 summer school at Swansea University, held every July, with hands-on taster workshops in subjects such as Medicine, Biomedical Science, Law, Business and Engineering.
Skills Development Scotland (Apprenticeships.scot)
A national Skills Development Scotland programme in which senior-school pupils learn a skill and gain work experience while still at school, studying and working for one to two years towards a qualification equal to a Higher.
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (Daresbury Laboratory)
One-week work experience placements at STFC's Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire for Year 10 to 13 students. The 2026 round ran from 1 January to 28 February 2026; STFC says Daresbury will deliver provision again in summer 2027.
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (North Music Trust)
Weekend music programme at The Glasshouse in Gateshead with youth ensembles for ages 10-18 (folk, jazz, orchestra, choirs), some auditioned and some open. The main Weekend School deadline has passed but ensemble applications are taken all year round.
The Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Young Rangers scheme gives 13 to 17-year-olds a monthly weekend of conservation tasks, adventure activities and outdoor learning with the park team.
Cambridge Language Collective, Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, University of Cambridge
An annual schools essay competition run by the Cambridge Language Collective with junior (Years 10-11) and senior (Years 12-13) categories in politics, philosophy, literature, and film and art. The 2027 round has not been announced.
Up to one week of work experience in the gardens, plant centre, science and education teams at RHS Garden Wisley or RHS Garden Bridgewater for students aged 14-18. Applications for Spring/Summer 2027 are open on the RHS placement portal.
A residential outdoor adventure course from The Outward Bound Trust for ages 13-15, lasting 7 days (6 nights away, 2 separate nights on expedition), with courses from 28 June 2027 and charity funding available.