LEAVERS
All S6 pupils and any pupil interested in leaving school should complete the following steps.
Step 1: Complete the 3 Future Pathways Destination Planning Forms
About me – All About Me
Qualifications summary – Achievements summary
Destination planning summary (this is essential as it is a summary of your RESEARCH) – Destination planning form
These forms will be shared with your Principal Teacher Pupil Support (PTPS) to help them when they write a school reference (where required). [This information will also be shared with your Depute Head Teacher.]
If you are not in S6 and planning to leave at the end of the year or at Christmas, please speak with your Principal Teacher of Pupil Support.
Step 2: Write a personal statement
ALL leavers must create a personal statement – regardless of your destination.
Useful resources include:
Remember:
Do not copy a personal statement from someone else!
Start with a list to help you think about what you want to include.
Ask a range of people to read it and get advice on grammar, etc as well ensuring that the personal statement describes you.
Do not make it a list of your achievements/skills/work experience. Consider what you learned about your course/career.
Step 3: If applying to Further or Higher Education you will need to apply to/log on to UCAS
Use the UCAS How-to Guide to log on to UCAS.
Complete the information required in all sections – make sure you SAVE each section. You do not have to complete each section in one attempt, you can update this at your own pace.
Step 4: Ensure you meet targets and deadlines
UCAS Conservatoires (some courses)
UCAS early applicants (medicine/vet/dentistry/Oxbridge)
Apprenticeship opportunities - various dates throughout the year
Step 5: Meet with your Principal Teacher Pupil Support
When you have completed the UCAS application and your personal statement.
When you have any questions.
To get advice on your learner pathway.
When you need a reference.