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Mearns Castle High School S4/5 Options Presentation February 2016 Head Teacher: Dean Smith Roseann Cartledge – S4 Year Head Fiona McLachlan – Vocational Programme Linda Clinton – Foundation Apprenticeships Ian Phillips – S5 Year Head

Choices to Make

PUPIL SUPPORT TEACHERS CAREERS SUBJECT ADVISOR TEACHERS I NFORM ED CHOI CES UNIVERSITIES PARENTS INTERNET & COLLEGES

Supporting Pupils for Option Choices

Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices PSE Parents’ Meeting & Tracking Report (Sept) Final S4 Report (29 th Jan) S4 Assembly Presentatio n The Way Ahead Booklets

Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices Careers Library Careers Fair Careers Talk Careers Interviews

Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices Options Presentation to Parents Pupil Support Teacher Interviews (2nd -11 th Feb) Completed Option Forms (by 18 th Feb) Renegotiate choice if necessary (Aug )

What’s Different? S4 S5 Pupils studied 8 subjects They will now drop 3 of those subjects and study 5 Pupils had 6 or 7 single They will now have 3 periods a day double periods in each subject Pupils will have studied They will now have only a subjects over 2 years year to study their subjects Students may have They will now have to managed homework and study more regularly to stay study in a couple of on top of courses hours a week When picking subjects in English is still compulsory, S2, Maths French & Maths & French are not. English were compulsory

Sample S5 Time Table TT of S5 pupil who is studying Biology, History, Maths, English and Business Management. There are 6 double periods, 1 PSE and 2 separate core PE periods. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Monday Biology Biology Bus Man Bus Man PE Maths Maths Tuesday English English History History PSE Biology Biology Wednesday Maths Maths English English Bus Man Bus Man Thursday History History Maths Maths Biology Biology PE Friday Bus Man Bus Man History History English English

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Option Structure • Choose 5 subjects from the current 8 • Move up to the next level where numbers allow National 5 Higher National 4 National 5 NB: Some subjects do not run at N5 level in S5

New Options Available Higher National 5 • Media • Web Design • RMPS • Design and Manufacture • Photography • Hospitality: practical cookery or practical cake craft • Travel and Tourism • Finance and Numeracy

SCQF Level 4 Contact Mr MacFarlane for more info Angling and the Aquatic Environment at SCQF Level 3 Angling Participation Aquatic Environments: An Investigation Assist with an Event

New Options Available • Miss Fiona McLachlan Vocational Programme

Developing the Young Workforce “Developing the Young Workforce is a seven year programme that aims to better prepare children and young people from 3-18 for the world of work” (Education Scotland) Entitlements for all learners: Opportunities for all pupils to develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work Opportunities for all pupils to move into positive and sustained destinations beyond school

What is changing? • Consolidating partnership working between schools, SDS, colleges, employers and other training providers • Increasing opportunities for young people to move from school into employment (increasing apprenticeships) • Embedding meaningful employer engagement • Developing learning about the world of work from 3-18 • Providing earlier relevant, labour-market focused career advice (NPFS Guide to Career Education 3- 18 on the website)

“ERC Vocational Programme successfully bridges the gap between school and the workforce, preparing pupils for their next step.” “The variety of courses means all pupils have the opportunity to better prepare themselves for life after school”

Benefits of Vocational Courses  Relevant for career / work  New environment / opportunity to try college  Treated as an adult (responsibility)  Opportunity to gain qualifications and practical experience  Qualifications – National 3/4/5, National Progression Awards, Higher, National Certificate & University Level 1 & 2.

Open to S5 and S6 pupils some places available to S4 Information has been shared with pupils in assemblies and PSE

Programme Details  Most courses are 2 half days • Tuesday/Thursday afternoons  Friday periods 1-3 (many work well with the Tues/Thurs courses)  2.5 days per week - Mon, Tues, Wed pm Thursday all day  Transport provided or travel expenses reimbursed  Attendance/attitude/performance monitored – progress reports

Our Partners Airport Academy Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College West College Scotland Glasgow Caledonian University Encroute Catering Maxxell Training Neilston Development Trust U Concept

Course Guide • Overview of courses • Timings • Levels • Entry requirements • Progression • Application form (forms will be completed at Options Interviews )

Horticulture, Hospitality & Landscaping Fashion & Design Courses Available • Cake Decoration - SCQF Level 4 • Fashion Brand Retailing - University Level 1 • Grow, Cook and Eat - SCQF Level 1 Hair & Beauty Care & Health Construction, Engineering & Energy Creative & Digital Industries & Music • Professional Cookery - SCQF Level 5 • Applied Anatomy - SCQF Level 7 • Barbering - SCQF Level 3 • Building Services Engineering - SCQF Level 5 • Shoestring Cookery • Computer Games - SCQF Level 5 • Early Education and Childcare - SCQF Level 4 • Building Services Engineering - SCQF Level 6 • Timber Decking - SCQF Level 5 • Hair, Beauty and Make-Up - SCQF Level 5 • Photography - SCQF Level 6 • First Aid (HSE) – SCQF Level 6 Business & Finance Aviation Animal Care Sports • Building Services Engineering - SCQF Level 7 • Forensic Science – SCQF Level 6 • Accounting – SCQF Level 6 • Hairdressing - SCQF Level 4 • Photography: Digital Imaging - SCQF Level 6 • Airport Operations • Animal Care – SCQF Level 4 • Sport and Recreation - SCQF Level 4 • Health and Social Care - SCQF Level 6 • Human Resources and Law – SCQF • Construction Crafts - SCQF Level 4 • Hairdressing Design - SCQF Level 5 • Professional Theatre Preparation – SCQF Level Level 6 • Human Body Structure and Function - SCQF Level 8 • Sport and Recreation - SCQF Level 5 • Construction Crafts - SCQF Level 5 • Make-Up Artistry and Beauty Therapy - SCQF 6 • Playwork - SCQF Level 5 Vehicle Systems • Construction Industry Crafts - SCQF Level 5 Level 4 • Politics - SCQF Level 6 • Sound Production - SCQF Level 6 • Automotive Skills - SCQF Level 4 • Construction Skills Certificate Scheme - SCQF • Psychology - SCQF Level 6 • Nail Art - SCQF Level 5 • T.V. Production - SCQF Level 5/6 • Cycle Maintenance – City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Level 4 • Sociology – SCQF Level 6 • Vehicle Maintenance – City & Guilds Entry Level 3

Applying for a course  Pupils complete a full set of subject choice (plus vocational) – limited places  Speak to Pupil Support PT – Options Interviews  Complete application form, (including parental consent)  Parent Information Evenings at our partner colleges

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New Options Available • Mrs Linda Clinton Foundation Apprenticeships

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r Chance of passing Higher From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass Subject

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r Chance of passing Higher From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r Chance of passing Higher From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r Chance of passing Higher From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r Chance of passing Higher From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r Chance of passing Higher From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33% Art 97% 47%