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Options Information 2026/27

Learning in the senior phase

Aims of the Senior Phase
❖ The Senior Phase in Scottish secondary schools is from S4 to S6. The aim of the Senior Phase is to ensure that all pupils continue to develop as confident and responsible young people.
❖ Pupils embark on appropriate programmes of study in S4/5/6 in order to gain qualifications that reflect their academic potential, develop skills and knowledge, provide for progression within school, provide for progression beyond school.

❖ Click the links below for options forms for S4 to S5 and S5 to S6. A link to our option booklet is also included, along with a link to the college offers available.

Option Return Form S4 2026

S5 Complete Option-Booklet-2026-27

Senior Phase Option Form 2026-27 Pattern 5

Below is a college Padlet link, which details the college offer:

https://padlet.com/kellyci2/nlc-industry-recognised-qualification-2026-27-3pzjmsvh59t5hc3q

Supporting Pupils to Choose Subjects

❖ If you or your child would like to discuss any issue with regard to their options, please contact the appropriate Pupil Support teacher. Pupils will have the opportunity to meet with their Pupil Support teacher to discuss subject choices.

❖ The following websites should be familiar to pupils and can help
with the subject choices process.

Skills Development Scotland: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/
My World of Work websites: https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/parents
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/my-career-options/
UCAS website: https://www.ucas.com

Easter School

Easter School will take place from Monday 3rd April until Wednesday 5th April – 9.30am to 12.45pm. The aim is to provide additional support, advice and extra practice in the majority of subjects in the lead up to the SQA exams. Pupils in S4/5/6 who are sitting Higher or National 5 will have the opportunity to sign up for Easter School during FOL time. Pupils who attended in previous years found the event extremely beneficial.

SQA Tools for Learners

Check out SQA’s range of information, resources and practical advice for learners studying for SQA qualifications.

This includes:

  • help with exam preparation and coursework
  • information and advice on what to expect during the exam period and after
  • useful timetable and exam apps that come highly recommended

Click here to access.