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The UKFPO is committed to the effective delivery, and continued development, of early postgraduate medical education.

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As a result of disruptions to training caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, new FY1 2021 doctors may feel less comfortable in their new clinical environments compared to their predecessors. All 4-nations nations have agreed to support an extra 5 days of shadowing.
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#UKFPO latest statement sent to medical schools for circulation: Removal of Educational Achievements for entry UKFP 2023 Please share
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Due to the national Bank Holiday on 19 September, the UKFPO have decided to extend the application deadline to 21 September 2022 (12:00 midday BST). Applicants can email helpdesk @foundationprogramme .nhs.uk with any queries.
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Due to the period of national mourning, the UKFPO won't be posting as usual on social media channels until 20 September. Please refer to the UKFPO website for any guidance or information about the UKFP 2023 national application window which closes 20 September at 12:00 midday BST
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#UKFPO is aware of the #Oriel issue and we are currently investigating.
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The #UKFPO curriculum, which underpins the training and professional development of newly graduated doctors, relaunches for the first time in five years this summer. Check out our website to find a series of resources to help you understand what the new curriculum means for you.
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#UKFPO sincerely apologise for the internal error that has caused applicants to receive multiple emails via Oriel. When minor changes are made to individual programmes, such as changes to specialities due to local service reconfiguration, for example, these changes are captured.
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Reminder #UKFPO Application window opens Monday! PLEASE read the Applicant Handbook! #DrBot Application deadline: 4th November 2 webinars: 22nd October and 29th October Planned #Oriel downtime 22nd-23rd October Plan accordingly! Late applications NOT accepted
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Applicants with low scoring SJT will be notified by COP 19th February to attend a virtual review on the 25th. If you do not receive an email from #UKFPO then you are not required to attend a review, and do not need to contact us. SJT scores will be available on Oriel 11th March.
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The @UKFPO 2022 Applicant Handbook is now published! Please READ the handbook. We've tried to condense as much as possible, provided Useful Tip slides and the App. Presentation that walks through the process. Do your part and check the resources provided!
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UKFP2021 applicants: Pearson VUE test centres in the UK will be open for SJT sittings 18-23 January as planned. Test centres in most other countries will also be open for UKFP applicants.
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Applicants who will be sitting the SJT in preparation for FP2022 can now access sample questions on the #UKFPO website.
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@UKFPO & @NHS_HealthEdEng are delighted to have won @RCPLondon #EPCA2021 ‘Medical education and training award’. Thanks to all those who did FiY1 posts, you should be very proud of your contribution to patient care during the Covid pandemic; thanks to all the Foundation Schools,
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UKFP SJT 2022 Booking window is now open! Please refer to the booking invite email for further information on how to book a SJT slot.
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Calling all new Foundation Doctors! *UKFPO curriculum and e-portfolio teaching session* Free webinar run by FDs for FDs explaining curriculum e-portfolio requirements. Q&A | No need to sign up, just turn up. Thurs 17 Sep 17:00-18:30
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#UKFPO Applicants who submitted applications on the evening of Monday 2nd November are advised to double check their Oriel accounts to ensure their applications have been submitted. Please log into your account to check and your application has been submitted. Thank you.
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Calling all new Foundation Doctors! *UKFPO curriculum and e-portfolio teaching session* Free webinar run by FDs for FDs explaining curriculum e-portfolio requirements. Q&A | No need to sign up, just turn up. TOMORROW Thurs 17 Sep 17:00-18:30
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Calling all those interested in working with #CPRinSchools ! Dr. @marinasoltan_ is looking for local leads and teachers. Check out the updated powerpoint for 2019: Contact: cprinschoolsmatters @gmail .com #medtwitter #education #CPR
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#UKFPO FP allocations will take place Thursday 11th March and your SJT score visible (no time specific, prior to end of day) Please review the applicant handbook in the first instance as our response time may be delayed due to the influx of queries.
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2022 Foundation Programme Allocation Update – 21 April 2022 The UKFPO is pleased to confirm that all remaining 787 Foundation Programme reserve list applicants have been allocated to a Unit of Application (UoA; Foundation School). Visit for details.
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@UKFPO is holding a webinar that will focus on the national (FP) application process and key changes! Please join us: 23 August 2021 14:30 (BST) The link to join is on our homepage under webinars.
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@UKFPO #Foundationprogramme2023 UKFPO will host a webinar on 1st September 2022, from 11.00-11.45, presented by Mike Masding, Lead Foundation School Director for England and Tom Yapp, Recruitment Advisor to UKFPO.
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We will be holding a series of online “Q & A” webinars for UKFP 2021. You can ask current Foundation School Directors questions about the application process and contents of the Applicants’ Presentation. Visit our website for more information and a list of available times.
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(1/4) SJT for FP2021: Please accept our sincere apologies for the error and other issues (see subsequent tweets). We are taking these issues seriously and are working on solutions and clarifications as a matter of urgency.
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#UKFPO Registration is open for Foundation Programme! Please READ the Applicant Handbook to prepare everything you need and instructions, pg 37, creating a new account on Oriel this year. Start your application 12th Oct-4th Nov to avoid complications. Late apps not accepted!
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@UKFPO is holding an Eligibility Webinar 13 July 14:00 BST for #2022Eligibilityapplicants . The Eligibility application window opens 14 July - 4 August 2021 midday BST. Please ensure you have reviewed the great resources available in advance! @drsroadtoUK
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@UKFPO It's here! UKFP 2022 Eligibility Guidance and Dean Statement published! Everything you need is in the guidance or FAQs, so please read before contacting us! @drsroadtoUK
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This is in addition to the usual period of shadowing, to enable FY1 trainees adapt better to their new surroundings and colleagues. More information on extended shadowing can be found in the guidance.
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The @UKFPO are pleased to invite trainers to a webinar aimed at exploring what the 2021 curriculum means for them. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 21 July 2021, 18:00-19:00. Please visit our website for information on how to join.
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#UKFPO #ORIEL is back up! Get your applications in! Please visit the website, #DrBot , watch the applicant presentations and read the applicant handbook in the first instance! Helpdesk is experiencing high-volumes!
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#UKFPO #SJT window is now open!
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New guidance explaining how the foundation school allocation and the programme matching process for Foundation Programme 2024 will work is available now. For more info visit
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Good luck today to all finalists in @RCPLondon #EPCA2021 . Delighted that @UKFPO & @NHS_HealthEdEng have been shortlisted for work on the FiY1 scheme.
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Don’t forget to keep checking our @UKFPO website to find out more about key areas of the new curriculum. New content is posted weekly, including webinars, podcasts and factsheets.
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Applicants for FP2024 are reminded that the application window will close on Wednesday 04 October 2023 (12:00 midday BST). Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
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2021 UKFP curriculum webinar @UKFPO are pleased to invite graduates and foundation doctors to attend a webinar to explore what the curriculum means for foundation trainees. There will be an opportunity to submit questions you would like to be answered during the webinar.
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UKFPO Fellowship – Recruitment for August 2024 The UKFPO will shortly be recruiting two F1 doctors to serve as UKFPO Fellows. Applications open on 11 March 2024, 12:00 and close on 18 March 2024, 09:00. For more information, please visit our website via
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If you're making an application to specialty training this year, the Royal College of General Practitioners is holding a live & interactive event where leaders of general practice answer your questions about a career as a GP. Tuesday 3 November 19.00
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The 2020 Academic Foundation Programme Conference is now accepting abstract submissions. Click the following link for further information. The conference will take place on 7th May at the Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol.
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Great start to #NFDPD ! Thank you to everyone attending and creating a great programme! @clarevanhamel1 @MikeMasding @the21cdr @marinasoltan_ @ellieambrose @drcolinm @gmcuk
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National Foundation Doctors' Presentation Day - 19 January 2024 Thank you to all those who submitted an abstract. The abstract submission window is now closed. Please refer to the timeline on our website for details on next steps.
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2023 National Foundation Doctors Presentation Day When: Friday 20th January 2023 Where: Bristol All Foundation Doctors are warmly invited to a day of oral and poster presentations by F1 and F2 doctors. Please visit for more information on the event.
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@UKFPO #SJT @ukmedschools @TheBMA UKFP 2022 SJT guidance has just been published. -Reasonable adjustments are requested via the main app form, review the FAQs, a practice paper has not been published yet
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National SFP Conference When: Saturday 17th June 2023, 9am to 5pm Where: St James’ Park, Newcastle, NS1 4ST All are warmly invited to the day where we will have a range of workshops and lectures. Please visit for more information on the event.
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UKFP 2024 applicants are reminded of the upcoming deadlines on 14 February 2024 (12:00 midday GMT): - Rank/amend Foundation School/UoA preferences for FP - Rank/amend FPP programme preferences - Withdraw an FPP application on Oriel - Withdraw from the Pre-allocation process
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BREAKING NEWS... We are now in a position to confirm that the deadline for applicants to provide evidence of English language proficiency has been extended to 12:00 (noon) on Wednesday 7th October 2020. If you do not have evidence of English language proficiency by the close of
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The F2 Standalone Programme application window is now open. Please apply via Oriel
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Apologies for the #UKFPO website being down this morning - it's back up now!
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Applications for the UKFPO Fellows is now open. Please visit our website for more information and how to apply. Application window: Monday 17th April 2023, 12:00 and close on Sunday 23rd April 2023, 23:59.
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Please rest assured there have been no changes to your foundation school preferences. We have now rectified this and there is nothing further you need to do. Thank you for your patience.
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Horus e-portfolio & pay, rota and locums Join our talk as we share our experiences and go through how to deal with navigating these areas. When: Wednesday 7th September 2022, 18:00 Where: Microsoft Teams link (please visit our website for the link)
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Please join @UKFPO ! 2021 Curriculum – webinar for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) is taking place Thursday 5 August 2021, 18:00-19:00 BST – You do not need to pre-register, please click the link from our website here:
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Applications for the UKFPO Fellows is now open. Please visit our website for more information and how to apply. Application window: Monday 16th May 2022, 09:00 and close on Sunday 22nd May 2022, 23:59
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**UKFPO are pleased to announce the #SJT Contract has been awarded to @PearsonVUE and @WorkPsychGroup ** Representatives from #UKFPO and FSMs welcome a more sophisticated means of selection for #Foundation Press Release:
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#Eligibilityapplicants2023 , Top Tip Booking PLAB 1: (1) submit an Eligibility application and (2)email PLAB @gmc -uk.org asking for access to available PLAB 1 places attaching the email confirmation of your submitted Eligibility application to UKFPO from Oriel.
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Call for Abstracts! National Foundation Doctors Presentation Day is coming soon! Will you be attending? #NFDPD #medtwitter
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Thanks to everyone who attended our UKFP curriculum and e-portfolio teaching session yesterday. Recording and slides now published
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The Eligibility application window closes today (2nd September 2020) at 12:00 noon BST! #UKFPO
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#SJT booking for #FP2021 : If we've invited you to create a PearsonVue account, make sure to use your 8-digit PIN (Take off two zero's) Your PIN is on Oriel. Booking opens 9th Nov. (no time will be published, keep checking PV website) Reasonable Adjustment deadline is passed.
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#FP2015 online survey now available. No survey = No allocation results. Avoid delaying your application & complete it today!
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An updated UKFP Rough Guide has now been published!
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Webinar: Understanding your e-portfolio and SLEs webinar Wednesday 27 September 2023, 14:00-15:00 BST. Target audience: Foundation doctors. Visit our website for the link and further details.
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UKFPO Team at #bmjcareersfair
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The emails advising you of this were sent in error and this function has now been switched off. This will not impact your preference choices in any way as you have yet to rank individual programmes within a particular foundation school.
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We are continuing to work with the @PearsonVUE accommodations team to resolve the SJT bookings and reasonable adjustments issues. Candidates will be contacted with an update on their exam appointment status as soon as possible. Thank you.
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The UK Foundation Programme Allocations have been released for UKFP 2020. Appendix 1 on page 41 of the Applicant Handbook instructs you on how to view your application scores #UKFP2020
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#UKFPO encourages applicants to begin the STEP process, intended to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made with needs of trainees in a timely manner prior to the start of training. Please see page 33 in the applicant handbook and
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Foundation Priorty Programmes offers have been released today. If you have received a offer please be sure to accept/reject by 9am(GMT) on Friday 6th March 2020.
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The National Foundation Dr Presentation Day (NFDPD) will be taking place virtually on 28 January 2022. Foundation Doctors are invited to submit abstracts by 7 November 2021. Visit for more information.
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@UKFPO & @NHS_HealthEdEng are really pleased to have won @RCPLondon #EPCA2021 ‘Medical education and training award’ from a field of excellent projects. Well done to all those nominated in this category, great work in providing high quality education during difficult times.
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UKFPO Fellowship – Recruitment for August 2022 Applications open on Monday 16th May 2022, 09:00 and close on Sunday 22nd May 2022, 23:59 Please visit our website for information on the fellowship and how to apply.
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All eligibility applicants that are eligible or eligible with conditions are required to apply to the national FP application. Please review the Applicant Handbook and additional resources available to you prior to the webinar. @drsroadtoUK
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#UKFPO Please note: Attendance for this extra period of shadowing will not be mandatory, but the UKFPO strongly recommends that incoming FY1 doctors take the opportunities that the extended shadowing will provide. Page 1 of the Guidance:
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UKFP 2021 Eligibility Vacancy is now live on Oriel! Get your questions answered live today (20/07/20) at our webinar 13.00 (GMT) Please be sure to watch the applicant presentation prior to attending the webinar! #UKFPO
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***Foundation doctors*** One time opportunity - with full support from FSDs you can take the time to take part in the trial SJT! #medtwitter @TheBMA @BMAScotland @BMA_JuniorDocs
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Dear #F1 , #F2 , #Academicdoctors and #SeniorClinicians , We are #modernising the way we conduct the #SJT by moving to a digital platform and need your help to develop the #SJT question bank...
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#SJT booking for #FP2021 : If we've invited you to create a PearsonVue account, make sure to use your 8-digit PIN (check your Oriel account for this).
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@UKFPO the national application window opens tomorrow! (8th Sept. 9am) All UK grads and eligible/eligible with conditions applicants must apply! Review the applicant handbook and webinars available to help with queries
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This is a reminder that the F2 Stand Alone application window closes on Monday 3rd February at midday (12pm). If you are applying, please do not leave it to the last minute to submit applications.
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Please accept our sincere apologies for the issues experienced today. We are taking these issues seriously and are working on solutions and clarifications as a matter of urgency.
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The National Application window for FP/AFP/PFF/AFP is OPEN! Please log in to your Oriel and complete your application! Do NOT leave this until the last minute. #UKFPO #FoundationTraining #JuniorDoctors #medtwitter
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#UKFPO common queries, please share! You can amend preferences from 4th Nov-18th Feb! Ignore red crosses in system validation! Publications must have an ID AFP apps, see website-you need to contact the FS! RA for SJT, put n/a on Oriel no evidence needed, fill in separate form
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#UKFPO Applicants to the two-year foundation programme with a keen interest in psychiatry are encouraged to submit a separate application to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for PFF. The application window is now open: 1st December - 31st January 2021.
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The new Foundation Curriculum Resource for 2019 has now been published:
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Foundation training directors and supervisors for ensuring that the experience was a good one for our trainees.
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Reminder: Webinar today (Monday 27 Sep) - In preparation for the SJT, the #UKFPO will be hosting a Q&A webinar for all applicants. The webinar will begin at 14:00 BST, and the link to join is below:
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@STARSurgUK @NRCM2019 @STARSurgUK Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Could you email the Help Desk (helpdesk @foundationprogramme .nhs.uk) and I will pass this on so this can be considered for UKFP 2021? I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, UKFPO
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Come and join us at National Foundation Doctors Presentation Day.
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#UKFPO final Eligibility webinar: 26th August 15:00-17:00 (GMT). Tune in for an overview of the Eligibility process and ask queries prior to 02/09/2020 deadline. * Please ensure you have viewed the Applicant Presentations website prior to the webinar *
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@UKFPO #Eligibilityapplicants2023 Top Tip Uploading PASSPORT: It is NOT mandatory for applicants to include a scan of their passport cover. Please do not request that your application is withdrawn for this reason. A new application is not required.
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Tuesday 13th July 2021, 12:30 PM (BST) Register Webinar via: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and information about joining. 1. The webinar has a maximum capacity of 2000 places, ensure you book early to avoid disappointment.
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A snapshot of the UKFP 2020 Application process can be found on our website:
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Foundation school allocations have now begun to be released – with lots of applicants accessing #Oriel , please wait for pages to load
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