Please click the image below to access the “Supporting Children During Unsettled Times” document:

pdf here

SQA past paper trick to allow students to type their answers directly into the papers online, they can then be saved to be marked.

Copy the barcode on the front of the paper and paste it into Google’s search bar. Click on the result “Subject Spell check on”.

When studying for exams, the best activity students can do is practise old exam papers, they can be found on the SQA website.

Doesn’t appear to work on iPhone, but does with a computer.

https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm

Educational Maintenance Allowance

‘Those young people who are in receipt of EMA and who are unable to meet their agreed attendance requirements either through self-isolating, contracting the virus or through the learning institution being closed will continue to receive their EMA payment.’

Q&A

 Q: If  schools/colleges close will EMA continue to be paid?

 A: The guidance states that an authorised absence would include a scenario where the learning centre is closed due to unforeseen circumstances. This would apply in this instance.

Q Will students who are in Self Isolation because of Coronavirus receive their EMA payments?

A The guidance states that an authorised absence includes ill health and additionally the breakdown of a student’s method of  transport to and from the institution, a scenario which could arise in future. This also applies to those who have self-isolated due to their parents/carers having health issues which put them at risk.

Q Will everyone whose application has been authorised on the system continue to receive EMA over any self -imposed isolation and/or complete shutdown of the schools/colleges?

A Yes. As stated above the guidance allows for absence for unforeseen circumstances, which is applicable in this current situation.  We appreciate that many doctors surgeries will not be in a position to issue medical certificates in most cases and would urge that you view such cases sympathetically and follow the discretion which the guidance allows.

Educational Maintenance Allowance

Click image below for details of S5 and S6 Course choices for session 2020/21

S5 and S6 CNHS Course Choice 2020-2021_Version 1

NHS Scotland has issued guidance on the coronavirus (COVID-19). The advice which should be followed is regularly updated at http://nhsinform.scot/coronavirus or via NHS Lanarkshire’s dedicated web page at http://nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/coronavirus.

Please click the image above for a poster  highlighting advice for places of education:

Coronavirus advice poster – Education – 4 March 2020

S3 Work Experience Week will be either

Mon 01/06/20 to Fri 05/06/20

Mon 08/06/20 to Fri 12/06/20

Forms can be found below:

S3 Work Experience blank form 2020

Forms to be returned by 15/05/20

S3 Curricular Pathways booklet can be found below.

This booklet should be used to help in discussion with your child their personalisation moving forward into S4.  All pupils will continue to study English, Maths and Religious Education.  They should choose 5 other subjects, one from each column on the options form.  If you require any additional help or assistance, please contact your child’s pupil support teacher.

Forms should be completed, signed and returned by Wednesday 11 March 2020.

S3 Booklet here

Follow the link below for more details an exciting job opportunity for school leavers within the Scottish Civil Service:

Salary
£17,000 – £20,000

DE&S/SDA Business Support Administrator

https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1667745&csource=csalerts

As the 2020 SQA Exam diet fast approaches, it is important for candidates to prepare themselves by embarking on a focused study routine.

Please click the image below for suggestions on how to help fully support your child in their development of study plans.

Click  here for a list of the latest opportunities from Skills Development Scotland.

For all parents of Students who are receiving offers from Universities and Colleges. The link below will take you to a guide which will help you and your child apply for Funding for Fees and any other loans or Bursaries which they may be eligible for.

To make sure funding is in place at the start of the course, a correctly filled-in application should be sent to SAAS by 30 June.

https://www.saas.gov.uk/_forms/funding_guide.pdf

TELL engineering are looking for x 41 Engineering Modern Apprentices in disciplines such as
Aeronautical
Electrical
Electronic
Mechanical
Maintenance and Fabrication/Welding

Across several areas of Scotland including Greater Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Greenock & Inverclyde, Lanarkshire, Argyll & Bute, Dunbartonshire.

If you think you would be interested see Mr Reddick for details about how to apply.

Link to apply:   here
For more info:  here

Although the Festive Period is a joyous time for many, there are some people who find it a really difficult time of year. So please look out for each other over the festive period.

Here are some useful numbers for anyone who may need a bit of support:

Samaritans 116123
Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87
NHS 24 – 111
Emergency numbers:
North Lanarkshire:
Housing repairs and emergencies: 0800 678 1166 (24-7)
Gas/solid fuel heating repairs: 0845 606 1555 (24-7)
Homelessness: 0800 953 2424 (24-7)
Social Work Emergency Service: 0800 121 4114 (24-7)
Anti-social behaviour: 0300 123 1382 (24-7)
South Lanarkshire Social Work: 0303 123 1008

Mind 0300 123 3393
Anxiety UK 03444 775774
Sane 0300 304 7000
Calm for Men 0800 585858
Scottish Women’s Aid – 0800 027 1234
Abused Men in Scotland Helpline – 0808 800 0024
Childline 0800 1111
Victim Support 0808 1689111
Rape Crisis 0808 802 9999
Rape Crisis Scotland – 08088 01 03 02
Lanarkshire Rape Crisis – 01698 527003
Shakti Women’s Aid – 0131 475 2399
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – 0300 330 0630
Chris’s House – 01236 766755
The CALMzone – 0800 58 58 58
The Silver Line – 0800 4 70 80 90