{"id":395,"date":"2021-01-14T14:30:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T14:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/annanacademy\/?page_id=395"},"modified":"2026-03-02T13:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:02:48","slug":"option-choices","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/annanacademy\/option-choices\/","title":{"rendered":"Option Choices"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-711\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/03\/22182414\/SCQF-300x88.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/03\/22182414\/SCQF-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/03\/22182414\/SCQF-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/03\/22182414\/SCQF.png 903w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scqf.org.uk\/\">Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework <span class=\"ttfmake-icon mceNonEditable fas\">\uf51b<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework helps people of all ages and circumstances to access the education and training that is appropriate to them over their lifetime. It can help you plan your learning and develop progression routes to follow, whatever your situation may be.<\/p>\n<h3>S2 into S3 Curriculum 2026\/27<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2026\/01\/14091424\/S3-Option-Choice-Booklet-26.27.pdf\">S3-Option-Choice-Booklet-26.27<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2026\/01\/15125743\/S2-in-S3-V2.docx\">S2-to-S3-Option-Form<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Senior Phase Options 2026\/27<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2026\/02\/09103049\/S4-and-S5-Information-Evening-February-2026.pptx\">S4-and-S5-Information-Evening-February-2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2026\/02\/03130012\/Annan-Academy-SP-Option-Booklet-26.27.pdf\">S5\/6-Option-Choice-Booklet-26.27<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dumgal.ac.uk\/study\/college-academy-senior-phase-offer\/\">College Academy Senior Phase Offer 2026\/27<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2025\/02\/06150107\/College-Academy-Mini-Guide-Web-25-1-1-1.pdf\">College Academy Mini Guide <strong>26-27<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/university.open.ac.uk\/scotland\/study\/courses-schools-and-early-learning\/young-applicants-schools-scheme\">Link for YASS Module &#8211; 2026\/27<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sruc.ac.uk\/study-with-us\/study-options\/courses-for-schools\/\">Link for SRUC Barony courses for S5\/6 &#8211; 2026\/27<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sway.cloud.microsoft\/qASElYdfFxBWqIQk\">@South-West Connects 2026\/27 Digital Prospectus<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/scene\/1932828810865017700\">@South-West Connects 2026\/27 Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKWcF6bVSsANAmvUItgCuaeBUM0NHODBJTlc5QUlZSEs5SENGRjdWRU1KQyQlQCNjPTEu&amp;route=shorturl\">@South-West Connects 2026\/27 Application Form (please speak with PTPS before completing) &#8211; opens 12th February 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Please note that the applications to study through @SWC for session 2026-27\u00a0<\/span>opens on Thursday 12<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0February 2026 and will close on Friday 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0March 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2026\/02\/03130328\/S4-to-S5-Option-Form-2026-2027.pdf\">S4-to-S5-Option-Form-2026-2027<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2026\/02\/03130304\/S6-Option-form-2026-2027.pdf\">S6-Option-form-2026-2027<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Pathways information<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154805\/Art-and-Design.doc\">Art and Design<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154806\/Biology.doc\">Biology<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154808\/Chemistry.doc\">Chemistry<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2025\/01\/16124104\/Computing-and-Business-Pathways.pdf\">Computing and Business<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154810\/Drama.doc\">Drama<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154810\/English.doc\">E<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154810\/English.doc\">nglish<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154811\/Geography.doc\">Geography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2025\/01\/16124250\/Pathways-HFT.doc\">Health and Food Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154813\/History.doc\">History<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154814\/Languages.doc\">Languages<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154815\/Maths.doc\">Maths<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154815\/Modern-Studies.doc\">Modern Studies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154816\/Music-and-Music-Technology.doc\">Music and Music Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154817\/PE.doc\">PE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154818\/Physics.doc\">Physics<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/annanacademy\/uploads\/sites\/8692\/2023\/09\/28154819\/Technical.doc\">\u00a0Technical Education<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Skills Development Scotland national webinar to <span class=\"x_x_normaltextrun\">support parents and carers with\u00a0<b>S2\/S3 option choices<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_x_paragraph\"><span class=\"x_x_normaltextrun\">Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is delivering a nationwide webinar to support parents and carers with\u00a0<b>S2\/S3 option choices<\/b>.\u00a0 The webinar is on Wednesday 1st December at 6.30pm.<\/span><span class=\"x_x_eop\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_x_normaltextrun\">Parents and carers can find out more about how to support option choice decisions, including the support and resources available from SDS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_paragraph\"><span class=\"x_x_normaltextrun\">SDS Careers Advisers will be providing advice and there will be opportunities for parents and carers to ask questions during the session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_paragraph\"><span class=\"x_x_normaltextrun\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_x_normaltextrun\">To attend this webinar please register here:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_x_eop\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2-s3optionchoices.eventbrite.co.uk%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CAnn.Riddet%40sds.co.uk%7C332e70c74816460d0bcb08d9b0366c54%7C33ca6d475e4f477484f1696cbb508cbe%7C0%7C0%7C637734570056268590%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=%2Bg788V49Hc7J6StOMW7SumnqO2GcfgbQOY%2BT37AUZ1A%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/s2-s3optionchoices.eventbrite.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Career Planning Support<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">To support you in planning your career, along with PT\u2019s Pupil Support, we have workers from Skills Development Scotland in school in F41(Wed) and F44(Mon to Thurs).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Helen Goldsmith<\/strong> &#8211; helen.goldsmith@sds.co.uk (Mon &#8211; Wed)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Ann Riddet<\/strong> &#8211; ann.riddet@sds.co.uk\u00a0 (Wed &#8211; Thurs)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">SDS careers advisers work in partnership with every state secondary school in Scotland, delivering career guidance to enable young people from S1-S6 to develop their Career Management Skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">My World of Work is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/\">award-winning online career information and advice service<\/a> used by pupils throughout their time at school and beyond.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mykidscareer.com\/\">My Kid\u2019s Career<\/a>\u00a0is our web service for parents and carers to help parents and carers support their children to make career decisions, guided by information on the future world of work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mykidscareer.com\/\">https:\/\/www.mykidscareer.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk\/local-national-work\/dumfries-and-galloway\/\">https:\/\/www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk\/local-national-work\/dumfries-and-galloway\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">What does DYW look like at Annan Academy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">As part of our Personal and Social Education SDS come to tutor groups to do sessions about career options, they also meet with all pupils in S2 thinking about options for S3\/4.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Pupils will find career information in lessons as and when it is appropriate, career profiles from businesses both locally and Scotland\u00a0 wide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">We also host events such as mock interviews and careers fairs; we are working closely with DYW D&amp;G to bring more events in the future.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Current Opportunities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Modern Apprenticeships from Dumfries and Galloway college: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dumgal.ac.uk\/dumgalportal\/index.php?pageid=apprenticeships.cts\">https:\/\/www.dumgal.ac.uk\/dumgalportal\/index.php?pageid=apprenticeships.cts<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk\/what-we-do\/apprenticeships\">https:\/\/www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk\/what-we-do\/apprenticeships<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework \uf51b The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework helps people of all ages and circumstances to access the education and training that is appropriate to them over their lifetime. 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