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 – you must see [?] and make sure your speak to your tutor teacher.
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
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 PTPS
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.