S4 and S5 PUPILS OPTIONS INFORMATION EVENING January 2018 1
Evening Overview • Introduction Mrs Eileen Kennedy (Head Teacher) • Options Info - Staying at School Duncan Mitchell (DHT) • Options Info – Leaving School Joan Radford (SDS) • MyWOW Workshop Principal Teachers of Pupil Support
16+ CHOICES
Senior Phase 16+ Choices - What next? • School (S5 or S6 including Senior Vocational) • Early access to college (with EDC permission) • Further Education (College or University) • Employment • Training (including Modern Apprenticeships)
Leaver Destinations HIGHER / TRAINING / OTHER FURTHER EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION 81% 17% 2%
STAYING AT SCHOOL
Turnbull Curricular Pathway • Pupils study a minimum of 7 qualifications in S4. S4 • Pupils study a minimum of 5 qualifications in S5. S5 • Pupils usually study a minimum of 5 qualifications in S6. S6
Turnbull Curriculum Map
Course Progression Higher (A-C) Advanced Higher National 5 (A-C) Higher Grade National 4 National 5 National 3 National 4
S5 Option Form
S6 Option Form
Geography Department New Courses for 2018/19 - Travel and Tourism N5 - Environmental Science - Geography Advanced Higher
Travel and Tourism National 5 4 units of the course: Do you want to learn more about; Do you like to travel? Employability The general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to develop skills to become effective job seekers and employees in the travel and tourism Scotland? industry. Are you interested in Tourism? The UK? Customer Service The general aim of this Unit is to allow learners to develop the skills and The World? knowledge to enable them to meet the needs of customers. Customer service and Employability? Scotland The general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to develop their knowledge, in relation to travel and tourism in Scotland, and the skills required to meet the needs of customers. UK and Worldwide The general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to develop their knowledge, in relation to travel and tourism in the United Kingdom and the rest of the world, and the skills required to meet the needs of customers.
Environmental Science 3 K ey Topics: The Environmental Science course aims to make Counts as a Science at Living Environment You will not only learn about the distribution of plants and animals in different you aware of the importance of the planet and Colleges and environments but also develop the skills that are required to collect and analyse environmental data. The key areas covered are: Investigating ecosystems and Universities! how it relates to life and development. Concerns biodiversity; Interdependence; Human influences on biodiversity. about the environment feature strongly. Earth’s Resources Our Earth is rich in resources, many of which are used by humans. You will learn about the processes involved in the formation of some of these resources, and how we exploit Delivered jointly them. The key areas covered are: Earth’s systems between Biology and and their interactions; Geosphere; Hydrosphere; Biosphere; Atmosphere. Geography Sustainability The rapidly increasing human population is having a massive impact on our Earth. You will learn about the importance of living sustainably not only as individuals but as global Scope for field trips and citizens too. You will develop the knowledge and skills required to make informed outdoor learning choices to sustain current and future generations. The key areas covered are: Introduction to sustainability; Food; Water; Energy; Waste Management.
Do you want to take your passion for Geography further? Advanced Higher Geography There are two components which make up the course: Component 1 - Folio Work 100 marks The folio is broken down into two separate parts: i) The Geographical Fieldwork Project or (Study) For the Geographical Study you will carry out fieldwork on a topic which Scope for field trips and interests you such as river pollution or crime rates (the choice is up to you). You will research the topic, collect data and then process the outdoor learning information and turn this into a report. ii) Critical Evaluation of a Geographical Issue The Geographical Issue requires you to identify a current controversial topic such as migration and examine the different views of the people concerned. You then present your views in the form of an essay. Component 2 - SQA Exam 50 marks There is also an SQA exam which tests map interpretation and data handling and processing questions.
Options Info - Vocational Programme • Courses at SCQF Level 4 – 6 • Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30 – 4.20 pm) • Transport from school – make own way home • Application Form and Interview for courses • College Induction takes place in June COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND UPTAKE
Options Info - Foundation Apprenticeships • Foundation Apprenticeships are a college and work-based learning opportunity for secondary school pupils to gain an award at the equivalent of a Higher (SCQF 6). • Young people spend time out of school at college or with a local employer, and complete the Foundation Apprenticeship course alongside their other subjects. • The qualification takes TWO years to complete and is linked to one of six key sectors of the Scottish economy, so young people are getting industry experience which will help them kick-start a successful career in their chosen field.
Options Info - S6 Advanced Higher • Valuable qualification at SCQF Level 7 and so can be excellent preparation for Higher Education • However, students should check entry requirements and ensure they already have necessary qualifications at Higher for University • If not, it may be better to consider more Highers rather than AH where appropriate
Options Info - Wider Achievement Awards • Leadership • CARITAS (S6 Only) • Personal Development • MOODLE • Working With Others • YASS (S6 Only) • Volunteering • Young Enterprise
Building Success – Aim High • Aim high in your aspirations: – 5 “First Sitting” S5 results especially important – S6 choices finalise qualifications for next steps – Courses designed to support progress to next level – Evidence suggests more courses mean more success % GPA GPA GPA GPA Success 1.0-1.5 1.6-2.0 2.1-2.5 2.6-3.0 3+ H out of 5 100% 95% 70% 40% SQA Research 3 H out of 3 80% 63% 34% 15%
Building Success - Making Informed Choices • Discuss options in PSE class inserts • Discuss information in Pupil Report • Read course info in Options Information Booklet • Research career interests and requirements • Discussion with Pupil Support Teacher • Discussion with SDS Careers Adviser
Building Success - Making Informed Choices • Good reasons for choices: – Ability and aptitude – Certainty of plans and relevance of courses to them – Enjoyment – Commitment (courses will need to be finished) • Poorer reasons for choices: – It’s what your friends are picking – Departmental or teacher preferences – Based someone else's advice alone
Options Timeline S4 S5 PSE Programme Begins January January Reports 19 January 26 January Options form issued & completed January/February January/February Pupil Support Interviews (by request) January/February January/February Induction Day 4 June 4 June Timetable Begins 5 June 5 June SQA Results (paper copy) 7 August 7 August Options Confirmed/Changed Before new term Before new term
FURTHER INFORMATION • www.turnbull.e-dunbarton.sch.uk • Nationals in a Nutshell – the National Parent Forum of Scotland • Scottish Qualifications Authority • http://www.planitplus.net/ • www.myworld of work.co.uk • Maximising Attainment Workshop – August
Questions?
LEAVING SCHOOL Joan Radford, SDS
Support from SDS What do we do? • Careers Information Advice and Guidance to Young People and Adults throughout Scotland. • School Careers Adviser based in each secondary school in East Dunbartonshire. • Meet each year group through class talks on Career Management Skills , My World of Work website and Labour Market. • Careers Interviews with pupils. • Post School Team to support young people until they gain an opportunity. • Advice & Support for employers and training providers.
College Education • Full time COLLEGE courses start around AUGUST . • Limited January start courses. • Wide range of courses from National Qualifications and Access through to HNC/D. • Entry varies – eg : “none” to National 4 or 5’s to 1 -3 Highers. • Can “step” from one level of course to another eg: NQ onto HNC/D. HNC/D can give entry to Year 1-3 of relevant University Degree. • Apply online via College website. • For August start courses – APPLY JANUARY onwards. Sooner rather than later as demand is high.
Modern Apprenticeships What it is What it is not Work-based training towards an A training programme approved qualification at different levels (up to Degree level for some sectors) A real salaried job A youth employment ‘work experience’ scheme Available for new starts or Just for new employees existing employees aged 16-24 Financial support to employers to A free employee cover training
Modern Apprenticeships
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