Supported Study is an Equal Opportunities initiative. It exists to offer study or homework support facilities to pupils who may, for whatever reason, have little or no access to these at home. During session 2006-2007, we have targeted our Supported Study funds in two main ways:-

(i) To provide extra subject tuition for pupils to achieve their best grade in the internal elements of SQA Standard Grade exams. This may mean extra after school help with folio work in English; or with the folio in Technical Education or the practical tests in Home Economics. All of these internal elements require considerable input at home; where it is obvious that pupils are unable, for whatever reason, to cover the work at home, we are undertaking to provide that support in school.

(ii) To provide extra subject tuition for pupils prior to the SQA Prelims or the examinations proper in May/June. Pupils are given a 'menu' of subject tuition which they can opt into depending on where they feel they need most help. It is possible to opt into 6 different subjects prior to the exams.

Thus far, this system of Supported Study appears to be popular with pupils. However, as with all school developments, we will again review the system at the end of this session so that we continue to provide the best support that we can for our pupils.