Mearns Castle High School S4/5 Options Presentation January 2019 Head Teacher: Dean Smith Ian Phillips – S5 Year Head Wendy Crosby – Vocational Programme Gail Paterson – Foundation Apprenticeships Janice Mitchell – S4 Year Head
Progression to S6 Ian Phillips DHT
6th Year – The Differences • Transitional year • Preparation for the wider world • Less class time • More independent learning • More responsibility • At least 3 Academic subjects and 1 elective
Name: 2019-2020 S5 S6 SUBJECT AH H (PRELIM) N5 OTHER ENGLISH X A A MATHS B A FRENCH X B B CHEMISTRY B BUSINESS STUDIES X B PE A B HISTORY B A GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Proposed career/area of interest: Teaching If you have any special requirements or concerns please note them overleaf. Student Signature: Interviewing Teacher: Parent signature: Date: working through Crashing new Vocational to Advanced Baccalaureate subjects programme Higher
Baccalaureate Interdisciplinary Project • Carry out a research project (IDL) • Apply knowledge in a relevant context • Develop sought after skills: (click here for more info) Research, interpersonal, problem solving, independent learning, planning,presentation, self evaluation • Breadth, depth, interdependence in Science/ Arts/ Languages & Social Sciences • Depends on their combination of subjects • Pupils need to discuss with relevant departments • To be discussed after options
S6 Vocational Courses Accounting (SCQF Level 6) Human Body Structure and Function(SCQF Level 8) Sound Production (SCQF Level 6) Healthcare & Social Services (SCQF Level 6) Psychology (SCQF Level 6) Fashion Brand Retail (University level) Building Services Engineering (SCQF Levels 5/6 7) and others…..
Senior Options Booklet The Senior Options booklet will provide full details about entry requirements for Vocational options as well as details about all school courses e.g. to study Psychology Higher you must have at least a B at Higher English The Senior Options booklet is available via the school website.
Timeline for S5 • Monday 4th March S5 Reports issued • Tuesday 5th – Friday 15th March S5 Option Interviews • Friday 22nd March S5 Option Last day to return option forms
Opportunities in Sixth Year • Posts of responsibility – Pupil Leadership roles & House Captain System • Committees (Various) • Academic family • Peer Mentoring/Buddy system • Community Involvement • Young Enterprise • Vocational Courses • Work Experience • HE/FE personal statements • Job applications
Pupil Leadership Head Boy/Girl Depute Head Boy/ Girl The process will take place in June and will include speeches and interviews House Captain This process will take place early next session, August/ September
New Options Available Wendy Crosby Vocational Programme
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Benefits of Vocational Courses Relevant for chosen career path Practical New environment / opportunity to try college experience Treated as an adult (more responsibility) Qualifications – Access, SCQF levels 3,4,5,6,7,8, National Progression Awards, Higher, University Level 1.
Our Partners Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College City of Glasgow College West College Scotland South Lanarkshire College Barrhead Vocational Hub University of Strathclyde Glasgow Caledonian University En Croute Catering Riverside Studios
Courses Available
Courses Cont:
Programme Details 2 half days Tuesday/Thursday afternoons Replaces one school subject Leaves Fridays periods 1 and 2 free for another course/private study/work placement 2.5 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons and all day on Thursdays Still take 3 school subjects Catch up classes on Friday morning
Programme Details Most courses run from August to May Pupils share any concerns about the course/transport etc with PT PD. Regular contact between PT PD and Vocational Co-ordinator-progress reports/attendance/attitude/performance/ concerns monitored and fed back to Pupil Support staff Year Heads and Parents. Courses do not run on school holidays or in-service days.
Foundation Apprenticeships Foundation apprenticeships are a work-based learning opportunity starting in S5. Pupils spend time out of school at college or with a local employer, and complete the F/A 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.
Transport Bus/Taxi/minibus picks up from school Member of PD staff is there to ensure smooth pick ups Various pick up times- pick ups at other schools also Courses run until 4pm Return to school at about 4:20pm This transport is free Pupils make their own way home from school
Applying for a course Limited Places available to each high school. Each course will have certain entry requirements. Options Interview with Pupil Support – pupil chooses 5 subjects and writes preferred vocational course. Information Evenings (for pupils and parents) at various colleges in April time. Pupil Support team and Year Head will decide most suitable candidates in order. May sometimes be placed on a reserve list and when a place becomes available manage to get on.
Options booklet on School Website
Some comments from pupils Going to college gives me more independence
Foundation Apprenticeships Gail Paterson – Glasgow Kelvin College
Senior Phase Pathways: Foundation Apprenticeships Gail Paterson
What are they? • Same level as Highers • 2 year programmes to gain an industry recognised qualification. • Open to pupils starting S5 in August. • One of your subject choices. • Currently 13 frameworks offered by Glasgow and Paisley colleges. • Complete some units of an SVQ. • Combine school, college and work placement. • No cost incurred by students.
How they compare?
Options Available… Framework Glasgow Colleges West College Scotland * * Engineering Systems * * Civil Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * * Business Skills * Accountancy * Financial Services * Software Development * Hardware Systems/ Support * * Creative and Digital Media * Social Services - Children and Young People * Social Services - Healthcare * Scientific Technologies * Food and Drink Technologies
How do they work? Overall Yr. 1: S5 Programme becomes Yr. 2: S6 one of your Option You attend College 2 choices half days per week You attend school 3 or 4 days per week in 4 days per week school Up 2 days per week for your FA shared between college and work placement
Employer Engagement:
Progression opportunities… FAST TRACK MODERN APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYMENT FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP
Job Opportunities Engineering Civil Engineering Accountancy Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineer Management Marine Engineering Construction Manager Accountant Electrical Engineering Structural Engineer Insurance Broker Technician Investment Banker Business Skills Creative & Digital Hardware/ Systems Support Personal Assistant Media Systems Analyst Legal Secretary Web Editor IT Support Technician Project Manager Digital Marketing Database Administrator Business Development Manager Executive Video Producer Social Services Children & Social Services & Healthcare Young People Working with Adults with Early Years Assistant Learning Disabilities Residential Childcare Working with Vulnerable Worker Adults Teacher Social Work
Eligibility Criteria? • Students are expected to have an interest in developing greater awareness of the industry with a potential desire to pursue as a career • Students must be capable of working at Level 6 (Higher) over S5 and S6 • Some Frameworks require these to include English and Maths • Programme lasts 2 years. No Foundation Apprenticeship qualification or part qualification if participants leave early
Why should I apply? • Industry is telling education that something needs to change • Increasingly jobs require much more than academic qualifications • At the end of S6 you will have gained invaluable industry experience • You will have experienced College Life • You will have gained competitive advantage for routes to employment and/or future learning • You will have an industry designed, led and supported qualification – at Higher Level
Progression to S5 Janice Mitchell DHT
Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices PSE Parents’ Meeting & Tracking Report (Oct) Final S4 Report (25 th Jan) S4 Assembly Presentations The Way Ahead Booklets
Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices Careers Library Careers Fair Careers Careers in class Interviews
PUPIL SUPPORT TEACHERS CAREERS SUBJECT ADVISOR - TEACHERS Chris Doyle INFORMED CHOICES UNIVERSITIES PARENTS INTERNET & COLLEGES
My World of Work Who you are. Where you want to go. How to get there. https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
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