Tue, August 05, 2025
<h1>Opportunities for All</h1>

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<p><p>Opportunities for All is a commitment by Scottish Government to offer a place in learning or training to every 16-19 year old who is currently not in education, employment or training. &nbsp;Highland Council has a lead role in respect of Opportunities for All whilst young people are still in school.&nbsp; The long-term aim is to enable all young people to access and progress in learning and to equip them with the skills to participate and progress, where possible into eventual employment.</p>

<p>Through Opportunities for All, Highland Council will continue to work with key local and national partners to ensure:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Identification of need through school</li>
	<li>A clear reason for you to pursue any learning/training route</li>
	<li>Prioritised provision for you as a 16-19 year old</li>
	<li>Successful transition to education, employment or training</li>
	<li>Targeted support for those who need it most</li>
	<li>Tracking and monitoring by key partners of your participation in the learning system and beyond</li>
</ul>

<p>An offer could be one of the following destinations:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Full or part time education in School, College or Higher Education</li>
	<li>Full or part-time employment or self-employment</li>
	<li>Local Training programmes,&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Modern Apprenticeships or Grauate Apprenticeships,</li>
	<li>Volunteering or Gap Year</li>
</ul>

<p>The aim is to have an offer in place for all leavers prior to leaving school.&nbsp; Further assistance to make these choices can be supported by visiting:</p>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://hi-hope.org/information">https://hi-hope.org/information</a></li>
</ul>

<div><strong><a href="http://hi-hope.org/directory">Directory</a></strong> - for local information and opportunities</div>

<div><strong><a href="http://hi-hope.org/information">Learning Choices</a></strong> - planning for moving on from school and knowing your options</div>

<div><a href="https://hi-hope.org/skills"><strong>Training &amp; Skills</strong></a> for&nbsp;local training provision</div>

<div><strong><a href="http://hi-hope.org/noticeboard">Noticeboard</a></strong> for jobs, events, voluteering, courses, news and updates</div>

<ul>
	<li><a href="http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk">www.myworldofwork.co.uk</a> for general information and guidance</li>
</ul>

<p>Schools, Colleges, Higher Education Institutes, Training Providers and Employers will continue to provide 16+ opportunities. &nbsp;Access to these opportunities will be supported by Guidance staff in schools or Skills Development Scotland Careers Advisors.</p>

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<p>For Local Authorities the 16+ Transitions Policy and Practice Framework sets out the policy behind data sharing. The purpose of this document is to support LA&rsquo;s with following the statutory guidance.</p>

<h3>Links to relevant legislation and Scottish Government Frameworks</h3>

<ul>
	<li>16+ Policy and Practice Framework - <a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0045/00456919.pdf">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0045/00456919.pdf</a></li>
	<li>16+ Data Practice Framework (including Statutory Guidance) - <a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0045/00456906.pdf">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0045/00456906.pdf</a></li>
	<li>Post 16 Education Scotland Act 2013 - <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/12/pdfs/asp_20130012_en.pdf">http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/12/pdfs/asp_20130012_en.pdf</a></li>
	<li>Scottish Statutory Instrument (subordinate legislation) - <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2014/116/contents/made">http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2014/116/contents/made</a></li>
	<li>Additional Support for Learning: Statutory Guidance 2017&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/supporting-childrens-learning-statutory-guidance-education-additional-support-learning-scotland/#page-top" target="_blank">https://www.gov.scot/publications/supporting-childrens-learning-statutory-guidance-education-additional-support-learning-scotland/#page-top</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2>Further Information and Contact Details</h2>
<P><strong>Street Address:</strong> 
		Opportunities for All Coordinator, Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX
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				<p><strong>Telephone:</strong>			 	01463 702038</p>

			<p><strong>Secondary Telephone:</strong> 	07818588253</p>

		

		

					<p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ann.gillies3@highland.gov.uk">ann.gillies3@highland.gov.uk</a></p>

					<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hi-hope.org">www.hi-hope.org</a></p>