Course Choices

Levenmouth Academy – Extended Support (DAS) – Course Choices 2020/21

Staff will support all our learners to make course choices, taking into account pupil choice, learning needs and support required to engage with teaching & learning. Parents and Carers will have the opportunity to discuss options with their child and the Extended Support Team.  

Broad General Education – New S3 

Curricular Areas offered –·

• English/Literacy·
• Maths/Numeracy·
• Supported Sciences·
• Supported Social Subjects·
• Supported Admin·
• Supported PE· An additional 2 choices i.e. Supported Modern Language and Practical Crafts·
• Also core PE, PSE and Personal Reflection  

Courses delivered in Extended Support (DAS) 

Senior Phase – New S4/5/6 

Curricular Areas offered –·

• NAT 1 and 2 English/Literacy·
• NAT 1 and 2 Maths/Numeracy·
• 5 Choices from the following options
  • NAT 1 and 2 PE
  • NAT 1 Science
  • NAT 1 Music
  • NAT 1 and 2 Food Prep/Health
  • NAT 1 and 2 RME
  • NAT 1 ICT/Media
  • NAT 1 and 2 Independent Living Skills
  • NAT 1 and 2 Personal Development
  • SCQF 1 and 2 Personal Achievement·
• Further SQA Options available in mainstream where appropriate i.e. NAT 3, 4, 5 and Higher Grade  

We will make every effort to work with our young people to help them make the most appropriate choices to aid their progression towards a positive destination. However, if a course is under or oversubscribed, or withdrawn, an alternative option will be offered. As this is a 2 or 3 year phase, there will be another opportunity to select any specific course.