School Leaver Toolkit

Here you will find practical information to signpost school leavers to useful resources that will support you in entering further/higher education, training or employment. 

Please note that the information on this page was correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change. 

Identification

  • Birth Certificate
  • Driving License (Provisional or Full)
  • Young Scot Card/National Entitlement Card
  • Valid Passport
  • Bank/Savings Account Statements (3 months, if under 18/no income - bank statements are not required)
  • Care Experienced Letter

MySQA

MySQA is your direct link with the Scottish Qualifications Authority. It lets you view your qualification information, check the personal details we hold for you and if you're sitting exams you can get your results sent by email and text message.

Support for Care Experienced People

The term ‘care experienced’ refers to anyone who has been in care. This care may have been provided in many different settings.  There is a range of support available for care experienced people - Please ensure you tell your College, University or new employer as soon as possible to find out what support is available to you. 

Care Experienced

Got a question? Check out our FAQs

No, the bank account must be in your name.

To apply for a new or replacement card, or update your photo, click on your local authority via the Young Scot website. Or you can apply online here.