Queen Margaret University – Edinburgh
Check out the link below to see what it’s like to study at Queen Margaret University as an undergraduate and find out more info on how to apply! This University offers Outreach sessions or activities Pre-application help Guidance for offer holders A web page for care leavers Careers advice and support after graduation A place to live […]
Digital Skills Scotland – Accredited digital marketing course
Digital Skills Scotland have free online courses which are available for anyone currently living in Scotland who has been in the EU for 3 years and are over the age of 16. Qualification areas include Digital Marketing, Videography and App Development. Learners who successfully complete the course in Digital Marketing are awarded with a […]
Your Very Own UCAS Hub – Plan Your Next Steps
Your very own UCAS Hub, you can plan your next step. The best bit – you can save your progress and carry on whenever you want. UCAS created lots of handy tools to help you make choices and prepare your application: The explore tool – where you can search subjects and discover courses. The notepad – […]
Reach – Your right to be supported and involved in decisions about your education.
Reach can help you understand your rights to be included, listened to and involved in decisions about your support for learning. Find out about the different ways you can get support with your learning. Hear from other pupils about what has helped them.
Young Scottish Talent Leavers Booklet
We have created a booklet for information on UCAS, care experienced named contacts at colleges and universities and lots more!
Foundation Apprenticeships
Gain industry insight and a qualification You’ll gain industry knowledge and experience while you’re still at school. There are 15 Foundation Apprenticeship subjects to choose from and all were designed in partnership with employers. Choose a Foundation Apprenticeship and you’ll quickly discover the benefits they bring. Gain an industry recognised qualification that’s the same level […]
Support including contextualised admissions for Care Experienced Students
Information on extra support at university for those who are care – experienced. The information includes contextulised admissions and named contacts. You will be directed to the web page by clicking on the university name.
Video from the Scottish Fire & Rescue Team
Members across the Fire Service give tips on the world of work for care-experienced young people.
A Guide to Writing Your Personal Statement – Youtube video version
Rachel Hyslop, support staff at Glasgow Caledonian University, gives insider tips on the best way to write your personal statement!
GOV.UK Job Search
The GOV.UK website has a job search page, which has job advertisements from all career areas, all across the UK.