Author: DG Sanquhar Academy Office
S6 Leavers Video 2021
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Sanquhar Academy Current Practice Questionnaire
Message from LGBTYS D&G
Hi Everyone 😊
Hope you are all safe and well.
I just wanted to remind you that we continue to deliver our services remotely/digitally at this time.
For young people:
• D&G Youth workers continue to provide 1:1 support for young people. Currently this is available via email, phone, text, Whatsapp audio or video call or Teams audio or video call.
• Digital 1:1s are available with our national digital youth workers through Live Chat and are accessible via our national website each Mon 2-8pm, Wed 4-8pm & Thur evenings 6-8pm – https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/digital-support/
• We continue to run our weekly and monthly groups digitally via our LGBTYS Discord Server – Pride & Pixels and again we welcome referrals to this (Tuesdays 6-8pm is Phoenix for 13-17yrs, Thursdays 7-9pm is Up’N’Oot for 18-25yrs & the first Sat of each month is Spectrum 1-3pm for 13-25yrs).
• Our website has many useful resources – https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/digital-support/
LGBTYS D&G 😊
Senior Phase Options (outwith your child’s school provision)
As part of the school options process and to help young people find their next steps in learning, young people in their Senior Phase (S4-6) are able to choose courses that are delivered by other/different teachers, trainers and college staff.
School Leavers – Help for Parents and Carers
Scotland’s career service online virtual sessions to help parents and carers support their children who are leaving school this summer. This will give parents and carers information about the options and opportunities that are available.
Update – Newsletter from PC Adair
Please see latest update from PC Adair, School Youth Engagement Officer. Newsletter
Pupil Absences
Please Note – Could Parents/Carers still inform the school office if your child is unwell or if they show any Covid symptoms whilst they are home learning – Thank you
Skills Development Scotland Subject Choices Parent & Carer Webinar
Please find attached information regarding a webinar being held on Thursday 25th February 2021 by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is offering to parents and carers helping their child with S2/3 subject choices.
Please share with your parents/carers as appropriate. Helping your child with S2/3 subject choices -support for parents and carers
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is offering parents and carers an online opportunity to find out more about how they can help their child make their S2/3 subject choices for the Senior Phase. Scotland’s Career Service has organised the virtual session on Thursday 25 February which will also give parents and carers information about accessing a wide range of SDS support. Careers advisers will be providing expert advice for parents and carers of young people in S2 and S3.
SDS also has a Subject Choices tool on SDS’s My World of Work website which helps pupils explore where options choices can take them.
This virtual event, which is from 6.30pm until 7.15pm, will also have a question and answer session.
To take part please register here.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/helping-your-child-with-s23-subject-choices-tickets-141267909119