What is a Corporate Parent?
The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 defines corporate parenting as “the formal and local partnerships between all services responsible for working together to meet the needs of looked after children, young people and care leavers”. A good corporate parent will want the best outcomes for looked after young people, accept responsibility for them, […]
Changing Courses
After you’ve started a course you might realise it’s not the right one for you. This can be scary, but your college or university offers support to help. Your institution’s Student Services will talk you through everything you need to know. They might also be able to help resolve a problem that means you don’t […]
Interview Techniques
Interviews can be nerve wracking, although one way to combat these nerves is preparing ahead of time before your interview. This can settle these feelings and help you feel more confident going in, do your homework and research online! This Youtuber shares some great ideas to help you prepare for your interview.
UCAS Application Cost
UCAS is the the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service and the way you apply for college or university in the UK. This Youtube video explains the UCAS application costs. Some schools may cover the cost of your UCAS application.
Saltire Awards & Volunteering
If you are looking to volunteer or are already volunteering the Saltire Awards is a great way to gain recognition for the hours that you give volunteering. This will look great on a personal statement or a job application. You can make an online account that will help you log your hours and you will […]
UCAS: Making Changes
This link gives you all the information you need if you have to make a change to your UCAS application.
Advice on Student Accommodation
Student accommodation is housing provided by universities to their students. This can be a great way to live close to where you are studying and can offer a lot of benefits, however it can sometimes be more expensive than other housing options. If you are thinking of moving into Student Accommodation whilst you are studying […]
Apprenticeships in Scotland
Apprenticeships are a type of work experience that typically combines work with classroom learning. They are often the most common way to get into certain industries. Apprenticeships.scot is the national website which advertises Apprenticeships across Scotland for a variety of different careers.
University & College Interview Prep
Applying for university or college can be scary. This is a handy guide that will help you prepare for your interview. It is important to prepare as much as possible so you can go into your interview feeling confident!
Indeed Job Search Site
Indeed is one of the largest job search sites in the UK, they advertise full or part time employment as well as apprenticeships.