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

5. 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*

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…