In the past we have arranged a re-coursing day based around the SQA results coming into pupils’ households. This has allowed pupils to make changes to their options that they picked in March based on the actual outcome of their exams and tying this in with their career aspirations. Given that as an authority we are working more closely with the Motherwell, Wishaw and Shotts consortia schools group we feel that doing this re-coursing before the school restarts is not a viable option from this year onwards. This really needs to be done once other establishments have staff available to discuss potential movement of pupils in columns across schools to make sure we fully facilitate pupils wishes/aspirations. Arrangements will be made the first week back for Named Persons (PT PS) to be taken off timetable and to work closely with Miss Kelly to make any alterations needed at this time. Pupils will therefore have the opportunity as of the 17th August to take part in this and timetables will be adjusted accordingly.
Written by Mr McGilp.
