This course, due to differentiation, is suitable for all S1 to S6

Course Duration

The Essentials of this course can be covered in a School Half Day. (i.e. 3 sessions). However to allow full pupil involvement in all aspects of the programme, in particular with the younger age groups, delivery over a full day is recommended.

Course Numbers

The Maximum Number for each presentation is 100 Pupils. (200 if two half day presentations). However for the younger age groups, a maximum of about 70 is recommended.

Purpose of the Course

This is a thought provoking, pupil active, programme, based on the National Curriculum Review Group's publication “Curriculum for Excellence”, and centred around the 4 “capacities” of pupil achievement.

Course Content

Successful Learners
We concentrate on motivation to succeed, focus on learning techniques, and the social skills needed to increase your knowledge. Also exam preparation is addressed.

Confident Individuals
Self –Esteem, appreciation of the benefits of school, the importance of self discipline, and self control in all aspects of life, and the development of values in life.

Responsible Citizens
Pupils reflect on the society in which they live. They consider what values and viewpoints others in society hold. They realise that they need to have skills and abilities to make informed decisions.

Effective Contributors
The emphasis is on being an individual with an enterprising attitude, and also entrepreneurial skills and activities.

Important Note: This programme has been designed, such that the delivery of any one single “capacity” can occur in the half day or full day allocation. However a summarised programme of all 4 capacities can also be covered in this time allocation.

Additional Comments
Pupils will be supplied with all learning materials, which includes write on booklet for their retention, various handouts, and all paper, pens, pencils, markers etc

Cost The Total cost for up to 100 pupils is £495 .
For each additional pupil the cost is £1.