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Senior Phase at Leith Academy: S4 to S6

Explore the various options available for S4 to S6 students at Leith Academy, including returning to school, seeking employment, going to college, and apprenticeships. Find out how to apply and what courses are available.

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Senior Phase at Leith Academy: S4 to S6

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  1. Senior Phase at Leith Academy: S4 to S6

  2. Senior School at Leith Academy Options: • Return to School – All S4. • Leave to seek Employment – S5 & S6 (some S4 at Xmas) • Leave to go to College – S5 & S6 (some S4 at Xmas) • School/College – S5 & S6 (Apprenticeships)

  3. Returning to School Why? • Future Plans • Next Year/2 or 3 Years Hence • Help • SDS/My Job Scotland/My World of Work – Vital to access • https://edinburghcollege.emsicareercoach.co.uk/ • Staff/Parents/Carers • Own Research

  4. Returning to School How? • Application Form/Contract • Think about each section • Get Teacher’s signature – communicate – seek advice. • Be realistic – N5/Higher/AH? • Deadlines: S3 into S4 = 28thFebruary*; S4/5 into S5/6 = 15th March.

  5. Levels S4 S5S6 • Nat 3 > Nat 4 > Nat 4/5/SfW • Nat 4 > Nat 5 or SfW > Higher • Nat 5* > Higher > Adv Higher Previously: • Int 1 > Int 2 > Higher • Int 2 > Higher > Advanced Higher*

  6. The Senior Phase: • National Levels = 4 periods a week; S4 to S6 in classes. • Wider Achievement options for S5 and S6 pupils picking Nationals e.g. Statistics; practical bike mechanics; Touch Typing; additional maths/English; Film Studies; First Aid; Study Skills. • Higher classes = 5 periods a week; S5 & S6 in classes. • Advanced Higher = up to 5 periods a week; S6 only.

  7. The Senior Phase: • Timetabled Volunteering in junior classes for some S6 & Buddying. • Study. • J.E.T.available to all Senior Phase; J.E.T.+ for Xmas Leavers.

  8. S5 New Options – 1 - Edinburgh College Courses for 2017/18 - examples: • Dance – NPA • Automotive Skills for Work (Sighthill) • Computer Games and Software Development • Creative Hairdressing and Make-Up • ESOL – Nat 4/5/Higher • EECC Nat 4/5 • Music Business NPA • Construction Crafts – NPA – all day Tues or Thurs (Granton) See House Head - No guaranteed places.

  9. Continued: Edinburgh College: Engineering Academy & STEM Academy Foundation Apprenticeships – Civil Engineering; Financial Services; IT & Digital Software; Engineering; Business Skills; Social Services and Health Care – all growth areas for employment in Lothian. Y.A.S.S. – Open University Courses

  10. New Options - 2 Q.M.U. Academies – Apply via BS • Mostly targeting S5 – 2-year courses – HNC. • Creative Industries • Health & Social Care • Hospitality and Tourism • Different Entry Requirements – See BS or HHs.

  11. Career Ready • Only for S5 Pupils. • @2 Highers. • Interest in developing employability skills. • Mentors/Mentee. • Masterclasses. • 4-week paid internship summer 2018.

  12. Senior Phase Commitment • Attendance • Punctuality • Holidays in Term Time • Part-time employment • Study & Homework • Personal Development • Regular Hobbies/Interests? • S6 – Dropping Courses?

  13. UCAS • S4 & S5 – Thinking ahead • S6 – Acting soon • Commitment to CfE – Gold Standard is still Higher • Edinburgh/Glasgow – 4 or 3 As/rest Bs – easier entry if achieved in S5 exams; increased demands if over 2 years. • Open Days • LEAPS • Completing Courses – even if unconditional offers

  14. S6 Prefects • Application Form from House Head • Commitment to Uniform • Commitment to Extra-Curricular Events • Commitment to representing the school – not just wearing the blazer!

  15. EMA • Parental/Carer Income for 2017/18 • 16 + years old • £30 per week • Every 2 weeks • In Arrears • 1 Child in Household – up to £24,421; 2 or more Children in Household – up to £26,844. • No payment if TBC for attendance.

  16. Learner Pathways Sheets Requests or concerns to be recorded on the sheet – we will do our best…

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