
Currently in her second year, she spends the equivalent of one day on placement at a local nursery to complete the SVQ qualification. During the first year she spent two afternoons per week at College and the rest at school studying for National 5s and Highers. Jessica started the course in June 2017 as part of her S5 timetable. It’s a stepping stone I feel is so beneficial.” It will give you the upper hand when you leave school and it’s a great mix between being a school pupil and a College student. “I would recommend this course to anyone.

Jessica is sharing her story to encourage others to stand out from the crowd and get work experience before leaving school:

Jessica McArthur, an S6 pupil from Marr College is on the verge of finishing the 2 year course, and we caught up with her to find out what she thinks of the course and her work placement.Ĭlick here for more information about the course. Thinking of studying a Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children and Young People?
