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Introduction to Skills Development Scotland (SDS) for parents and carers of S1 pupils

Introduction to Skills Development Scotland (SDS) for parents and carers of S1 pupils, Tuesday 4th October 6.30pm

Skills Development Scotland careers advisers will support your young person throughout their time at school to make choices and plan for their future career. Sign up for this webinar to hear from them about the service on offer and the support also available for you as a parent or carer to assist with career planning and discussions.

Parents and carers can register for our session here: https://fal.cn/parents_carers_webinar_s1

Whole School

EMA 22-23

  • If pupils are 16 years of age or over before 30 September 2022, they may be eligible for an EMA from August 2022. If the application is not submitted by 30 September 2022 the award will only be made from the week the application is received.
  • If pupils are 16 years of age between 1 October 2022 and 28 February 2023, they may eligible for an EMA from January 2023. if the application is not submitted by 28 February 2023 the award will only be made from the week the application is received.
  • The cut-off date for all EMA’s is 31st March 2023
  • More information can be found at eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/ema

The application form will also be available to download from the council website

click here for information previously emailed