UCAS
Please see the link below for some of the latest updates from UCAS, these updates include information for application confirmations & the clearing process for 2020 entry as well as the opening process for 2021 entry. UCAS updates
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0405, 2020
Emotional Wellbeing
Here are some additional useful resources for students to help with their emotional wellbeing. Emotional Wellbeing
3004, 2020
Youth Debates
CL&D Youthwork are hosting a series of youth debates every week. Young people are encouraged to comment on the topic, and earn 50 Young Scot reward points for doing so. This week’s debate is: Should the SQA have consulted young people in the process of changing the way grades are awarded and should young people be offered the chance to resit any exams they feel they could have done better
2904, 2020
Urgent Jobs & Free Online Learning
Skills Development Scotland have provided a link to the Job Hub on My World of Work for urgent jobs that may be useful for some pupils and parents. My World of Work Job Hub There is also a link for a range of Free Online Learning Courses through My World of Work. Free Online Courses
2804, 2020
UCAS – Parents Question & Answer
Parents & Carers – Is your child confused about their future studies? UCAS will be bringing together a panel of experts to answer any questions you have live on their Facebook page , this Thursday, 30 April, at 16:00. Amongst the experts on-hand to answer questions include: Mike Nicholson – Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach, University of Bath Melissa Scallan – parent, journalist, and author of Starting University:
2204, 2020
Reach and Access to a Career programmes – S4 online module
Any student in S4 who missed the Reach inset day before the end of term are able to use the following link to access the online module. www.gla.ac.uk/reach/s4online The online version replicates the in-school session and is a good introduction to each of the 4 Reach professions and the 3 Access ones. Only those pupils identified as meeting the criteria by Miss Trainer should apply as the guidelines still stand.
2204, 2020
Health & Wellbeing
In these unprecedented times our health and wellbeing is more important than ever. It is important that we look after our mental health as well as our physical health. Here are some suggestions on how you can do this and some mental health web links. PHYSICAL Walk or exercise for at least 30 mins each day Take part in HIIT or Circuit training from the Internet Have a good sleep pattern,
2204, 2020
University Entry – 2021
Over the coming weeks there will be an increase in online events being advertised by universities across the UK, with institutions offering a fantastic range of virtual university open day, webinar and online chat opportunities. These events can be booked for school groups, or in most cases, directly by post-16 students. UniTasterDays are listing these in one place through their new online event directory – with new events added daily
2004, 2020
School Counselling Service
Remember during this time you can still get in touch with the school counselling service. You can call to get a confidential appointment 0330 202 0283 or you can chat on line at http://exchange-counselling.com We are here to help if you need it.
2004, 2020
UCAS & SAAS
If your child is a School leaver who has applied to study at college or University then this information is very important. The SAAS Funding Awareness team will be hosting 1 hour online sessions on Facebook & Twitter from 3pm each day this week. These can be accessed at https://www.saas.gov.uk The aim of these sessions is to assist your child in their application for funding and to address any issues
