SENIOR PHASE 2019-20
Bucksburn Expectations Returning to school will involve you agreeing to take on the responsibilities of becoming a Senior Student; being committed to learn, demonstrating responsibility , increasing in confidence and being prepared to contribute to the wider life of the school.
Guidance for LEARNER Progression NATIONAL 5 NATIONAL 4 Route for UPGRADE NAT. 5 Senior Phase PASS A/B C ESTIMATED? ESTIMATED? ESTIMATED? NAT. 4/5 IN DISCUSS OTHER WITH PT SUBJECT NO YES YES APPLICATION EMPLOYMENT COLLEGE TO CfE HIGHER No prior attainment in subject … ? A/B ESTIMATED? LEARNER YES HIGHER IN LANG./LIT., HIGHER IN NUMERACY / SCIENCE HUMANITIES, ART, P.E.? / TECHNOLOGY / MUSIC? APPLICATION TO ADV. HIGHER A/B IN N5 A/B IN N5 ENGLISH ? MATHS ? YES YES
The Senior Phase
Entry to the senior school involves a commitment on your part to a full and appropriate timetable; to attend classes and to be on time, and to apply yourself wholeheartedly to your studies and to the life of the school. This includes wearing the school Dress Code at all times when you are in Bucksburn Academy. All S5 students should have a full timetable by choosing at least 5 courses from the six columns, in addition to core PSE and PE. All students will remain in their chosen courses for the whole year. All S6 students should plan to complete a full academic year by choosing at least 4 courses from the six columns. All students will remain in their chosen courses for the whole year. You will be asked to sign a Learning Agreement . This will involve you in meeting all the above commitments. This agreement requires all senior students to persevere through to the end of each course to April and a course change is only permissible if replaced by another course by September holiday. Your agreed timetable will clearly indicate your commitment for every period.
NEW COURSES/NEW APPROACHES Rationale To further support our aims for all our returning students we have been able to increase the number of higher courses available and added some new courses to further develop our breadth of provision in the senior phase. This should help students to create cohesive timetables and meet the school expectations of 5 courses ( S5 students) and 4 courses (S6 students). Additional Higher courses Additional courses History (col 1) N5 Lab Skills (col 6) Biology (col 2) N5 SfW Girls into Energy (col 6) Chemistry (col 3) NPA Sports Development (col 3) H Philosophy (col 6) Life Skills Cooking ( col 3)
City Campus The City Campus is an additional study option for pupils in S5 and S6 . Pupils are able to study a variety of Higher and Advanced Higher courses across the city in various different establishments. More information can be accessed online or via the City Campus booklet. Please see your Pupil Support teacher if you are interested in exploring this study option further.
YASS Youth Applicants in Schools Scheme • Stand out from the crowd- Open to New S6 Pupils • Bridge the gap between S6 and University • Independent learning through YASS modules • (SCQF) Level 7, equivalent to first year university level • 10 or 30 credit modules. Average time: 8-10 hours a week • Modules available in Law, Arts, Business Management, Engineering & Technology, Science & Social Sciences • Online courses • Excellent time management & digital literacy required • Skills gained through YASS can add valuable content to CVs, job applications, Modern Apprenticeships, college and University applications • YASS qualifications can be entered on the education section of UCAS application forms See Mrs Birnie for further information
Foundation Apprenticeships A blend of college, school and work – based learning they offering hands – on learning and practical experience in the world of work. Each Foundation Apprenticeship has been designed in partnership with industry to make sure that young people get the sector relevant skills and knowledge needed to make the first steps on the career ladder. An FA is on the same level of learning as an SQA Higher (SCQF level 6) and sits alongside other school – based qualifications as one of the student's Senior Phase options. A Foundation Apprenticeship is normally delivered over two years, however there may be occasions where it can be completed in one year by pupils in S5 or S6. In order to complete this over one year, students will need to have between 12 – 15 hours per week available in their school timetable.
Career Sectors Available • Accountancy • Business Skills • Children and Young People • Civil Engineering (Two Year Only) • Creative and Digital Media • Electrical Engineering (Two Year only) • Food and Drink Technologies • IT (Hardware/System Support) • IT (Software Development) • Mechanical Engineering • Scientific Technologies (Lab Skills) • Social Services and Healthcare
Impact on Timetable The structure for the two – year model is: Year 1 — Equivalent of one day (6 hours) per week in a college classroom or workshop, working towards a qualification. Year 2 — Equivalent of one day (6-8 hours) per week in an extended work placement working towards SVQ units. Students have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in a classroom setting to a practical, real-life working environment. The one – year delivery model is the equivalent of two days per week with one day spent in the classroom or workshop, and one day on work placement. If completing over one year this would be the equivalent of two columns. If completing over two years then would be the equivalent of one column. THIS WILL UNDOUBTEDLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR TIMETABLE AND WILL REQUIRE INDEPENDENT TRAVEL.
Next Steps • Discuss with PTPS • Closing date for online applications is Friday 22 nd March
• YOU MUST HAVE YOUR FINAL CHOICES FOR EACH SUBJECT APPROVED BY SUBJECTTEACHERS (FOR ABILITY AND BEHAVIOUR ). • YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE BOTH YOUR PUPIL SUPPORT TEACHER ANDYOUR YEAR HEAD SIGN TO AGREEYOURTIMETABLE. • YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN A LEARNING AGREEMENT WHICH DETAILS ATTENDANCE, STUDY, BEHAVIOUR AND DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS. • THIS PROCESS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU ARE PERMITTED TO JOIN S5/6. • YOUWILL THEN HAVE AN INDUCTION INTO SENIOR SCHOOL . • AT THIS STAGE YOU MAY APPLY TO BE A PREFECT ( S4-6 ), HOUSE CAPTAIN OR A SENIOR LEADER ( S6 ONLY ).
GAINING ENTRANCE TO THE SENIOR PHASE • THE PROCESS BEGINSTODAY. • FULL COURSE CHOICE BOOKLET IS ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE. • THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO RETURNTO STUDY IS FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2019 .
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND (SDS) - YOUR NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE __________________________ _ - Introduction to SDS - Career Management Skills - My World of Work / My Kids Career
Meta skills – skills for the future Career Management Skills • Curiosity • Creativity • Sense Making INNOVATIO • Judgement & N decision making o SOCIAL SKILLS • Communication • Social THINKING SKILLS perceptiveness • Team work • Focusing • Leadership • Adapting • Self management • Active learning
My World of Work – www.myworldofwork.co.uk (Homepage) • Scotland’s careers information & advice web service
My World of Work - www.myworldofwork.co.uk/parents
Helping you to help your child - (My World of Work for parents)
www.mykidscareer.com
www.mykidscareer.co.uk
Health Chemical & Science Social Care Finance & Life Business Science Services ICT / Touris Key Digital m Sectors Creative Constructio Industrie n s Engineering Energy Food & Drink
Post school options - where did last years school leavers go? Including Graduate & 4% Modern Training 6% Apprenticeship HNC / HND Unemployment 22% 41% Employment s Degree Higher Education SCQF 4-11 Cert HE / Dip 27% HE Further Education SCQF 7-10 2016/17 Leavers National Certificates 62% fromS6 SCQF 2-6 26% fromS5 12% from S4
Thanks for listening! Any questions? “Teachers & Parents are the biggest influence on career choice from a very young age in terms of exposure”. (Foskett, Nicholas and Hemsley-Brown, Jane (2001) Choosing Futures: Young people's decision-making in education, training and careers markets, London, UK, Routledge Falmer, 244pp. ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- - Email : claire.rankine@sds.co.uk / 01224 285200 - Usually in school Wed/Thurs/Fri - Skills Development Scotland, 381 Union Street, Aberdeen - www.myworldofwork.co.uk / www.mykidscareer.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITJUQre19Mg / - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjfM9LKBBhE @mywowscotland My World of Work My World of Work
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