Secondary Focus Day - Transition process for deaf school leavers
Presented 13 February, 2013 at St Roch's Secondary School, Glasgow
Content
The aim of this day was to look at the transition process, experienced by deaf school leavers in Glasgow and South Lanark.
There was a session from a representative of the SQA discussing the new exam structure. There was also presentations to look at what support is available for deaf school leavers to help them into the world of work. Topics included:
- Transition experience for deaf school leavers
- SQA - new exam
- Supporting deaf school leavers into employment
- STUC - Employment Rights and responsibilities
Target Audience: Teachers, parents and all those working and supporting deaf young people in secondary schools.
Presenters: Tommy Donnelly, St Roch's Secondary Glasgow;
Kirsty Steele, Calderside Secondary, South Lanarkshire;
Annette Foulcer, SQA;
Terry Anderson, Community Development Officer, STUC and
Barbara Wyllie, Employment Advisor, Action for Hearing Loss