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About LEAPS

LEAPS is a widening participation programme which aims to encourage and advise students who are traditionally under-represented in higher education. We support young people in South East Scotland, raising aspirations and providing impartial advice about higher education. We currently work with state secondary schools throughout South East Scotland, supporting pupils who match LEAPS eligibility criteria.

What's coming up?

Hybrid Working Update

The LEAPS team is very much still here to support you. We are currently working both from home and the office.

S5 Interviews

This is a one-to-one thirty-minute interview with a member of the LEAPS team. We’ll offer you individual advice and guidance on higher education entry requirements and focus on course choices for S6.

S5 Workshop

This workshop includes elements of the S5 Introduction to Higher Education presentation and offers the chance to work with current university students to see what student life is really like.

S5 Introduction to Higher Education

This presentation explains who the LEAPS team is, what we do, and also outlines LEAPS eligibility criteria. The session is for students who may have the potential to go on to higher education and provides an overview of what higher education is, including key information relating to entry qualifications, application procedures, exit points and articulation (moving from college to university study).

S4 Workshop

This workshop runs over a school period. In a group, you will explore different aspects of higher education and student life with the help of a current university student, our ‘uni experts’.

Your UCAS application is in... What Next?

Submitted your UCAS application? Our LEAPS Post-UCAS application resource covers the next steps in your UCAS journey in more detail.

Volunteer with LEAPS

Thinking of a career working with young people? Volunteer with LEAPS and gain valuable experience.

Find out more about volunteering with LEAPS here.

LEAPS Transitions Course

Keen to prepare for university study? The LEAPS Transitions Course could be an S6 timetable option for you!

Watch our short course overview presentation and find out more about the course.