Senior Phase at Leith Academy: S4 to S6

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)

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.u k/ Staff/Parents/Carers Own Research

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 = 28th February*; S4/5 into S5/6 = 15th March.

Levels S4 S5 S6 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*

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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