Would your son or daughter be interested in undertaking a vocational course at college next year?  If they are in S2 or S3 at the moment, there are many different courses which could be appropriate.  All S3 courses are on a Friday afternoon, most S4 courses are during school time.  The courses are run by Telford College, Jewel and Esk Valley College, Oatridge College and The Shed vocational centre.  There are a number to choose from:

S3 courses 

Skills for Work (Plumbing,brickwork,carpentry, joinery)

Early education and childcare 

Hair and Beauty 

S4 Courses

Painting and decorating

Rural Skills(Estate Maintenance, Landscaping, Employability skills)

Sport and recreation

Small engines (Motorcycles, Outboard motors, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, Pumps)

Construction crafts

Engineering Skills

Hospitality

Further information can be obtained from Guidance staff.  Register initial interest before 20th March.