Young Carer Grant

The Young Carer Grant is a £305.10 payment available on an annual basis for 16, 17 and 18 year olds who spend an average of 16 hours a week caring for someone who receives a disability benefit.

Young people who have already had a payment are able to apply again once a year has passed since they received their money. We are encouraging young carers to check if they are entitled to further awards, and apply again if they still meet the criteria.

You can check the links below to check eligibility criteria and for more information on applying.

https://fb.watch/1ga3P3k5qL/ – link to facebook video

 

https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/stakeholder-resources/young-carer-grant – link to YCG fact sheets, available in a range of languages

Parental Newsletter – 08.10.20

Dear Parent/Carer,

Below is a copy of this week’s newsletter which was sent out yesterday via our GroupCallXpressions app or via email for those without the app. If you did not receive it, please contact our school office so we can check your details are up to date.

Parental Update 08.10.20

Also sent out yesterday was a summary of the work undertaken as part of our Recovery Plan during this term.

Hillhead High Recovery Graphic – September Update

 

University of Strathclyde Events

Virtual Open Days

Our Undergraduate Open Days will be taking place virtually this year on:

 

Wednesday 28th October        1.30pm – 6pm

Saturday 14th November         10am – 2.30pm

 

More information will be posted as and when it becomes available on our website here.

 

Higher Education Information Evenings

At this time of year we would ordinarily be visiting many schools to provide information to parents as well as pupils about the UCAS process. In recognition of this we have scheduled Information Evenings which will be particularly useful for parents. Our first one of these was very successful and well attended.  Please pass this information on to your students. You and your students can register for one of the dates provided here:

 

Thursday 8th October 6pm

https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cWuvzM51TQixuRyWoO80ug

 

Monday 19th October 6pm

https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgQoOIK8Qg6G2F5awLWpbA

 

As always you  contact us on ugenquiries@strath.ac.uk and we may be able to arrange an alternative date for your school.

 

UCAS Events

 

UCAS are running a number of subject specific virtual events over the coming weeks. Strathclyde will be in attendance along with a wide selection of other Universities from across the UK. The details are as follows:

 

16th October     Biological and Physical Sciences

23rd October     Social Sciences, Humanities and Teaching

2nd November   Maths, Engineering and Computing

 

For further information please visit the UCAS site: www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/type/exhibition

 

UK University Search Fair

 

UK University Search are holding a virtual fair on Wednesday 11th November. Strathclyde will be in attendance along with a number of other Universities. For further information please see here.

Business Apprenticeship Information Evening

Ernest Young are hosting a virtual information evening for anyone interested in a business apprenticeship in the finance industry.
This is a great opportunity to find out more information and some hints and tips that will be useful when applying for apprenticeships.
More information is available in the below link
Please speak to Mr Richardson once you have registered or if you need any more information.

Business, Law, Finance Virtual Exhibition

It will provide you with an opportunity to:
  • Chat to subject teachers and admissions specialists, and start comparing unis and courses.
  • Meet current students to find out what uni life’s really like.
  • Get advice on applying to uni through UCAS, and making your personal statement stand out.
  • Discover apprenticeships, what they are exactly, how to apply, and the careers you could achieve.
  • Find out about student finance, what you’re entitled to, and how to apply.
  • Explore over 100 unis and colleges.​
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