School / College Partnerships

Reid Kerr College is proud of its links with all secondary schools throughout Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire and has developed a full and exciting programme that offers school students from S5 -S6 the chance to experience college life.

Visit to Schools

The School Liaison Team will be delighted to attend option evenings, parents evenings and guidance sessions to talk about the opportunities available in further education.

For further information on any aspect of School/College Partnership please contact Cherry Briggs, Schools Liaison Manager on 0141 581 2237 or email cbriggs@reidkerr.ac.uk

School Links Programme

cover 2012These courses are designed to enhance the learning experience of school students.  Course information is available for students, parents and teachers which will help in choosing relevant educational and training opportunities.

Course Information

Reid Kerr College offers a range of courses for your study in S5 and S6.  By working together with your schools, we provide a greater choice of subjects and help widen the curriculum.  This allows you an opportunity to enhance your learning and help you develop new skills.

Attendance
School Link courses run on Tuesday/Thursday and Wednesday/Friday afternoons between 2.00pm and 4.00pm (except for Higher Human Biology which runs Wednesday morning 9am-12 noon and Friday afternoon 1.00pm – 4.00pm.)

Courses available:

Tuesday/Thursday afternoon:

Construction Crafts
Interior Design
Professional Cookery Int 2
Hairdressing
Beauty
Psychology
Computer Games
Playwork & Childcare

Wednesday/Friday afternoon

Construction Crafts
Photography
Dance
Hairdressing
Beauty
Playwork & Childcare
Psychology

Distance Learning Courses

A variety of Distance Learning Courses are available through the School Liaison Section which are appropriate for all levels.

Schools D/L cover

Courses offered are:

Book keeping for Beginners
Earth Calling
ECDL
Health and Wellbeing
Introduction to Caring For Children
Introduction to Counselling
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Financial Management
Introduction to First Aid
Introduction to Health Safety in the Workplace
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Personal Development
Introduction to Play Development and Learning
Introduction to Retail
My Business Start up
Promoting Positive Behaviour In Children
Promotion of Child Health
Succesful Job Hunting

Application
Pupils wishing to enrol onto any schools courses listed should apply through their school.

Some courses will require an interview/audition.  You will be notified of this by your schools.

Find a course

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