Senior Phase Course Choice Information Evening Thursday 30th January 2020
Purpose of evening To provide information on: • curriculum rationale and structure • pathways through curriculum • course choice process • support available • Ensure informed choices are made - Opportunity for questions - Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
What is our curriculum rationale? • Deliver our vision Belonging, Believing, Aspiring, Achieving • Include all key aspects of an effective curriculum Breadth, Depth, Progression, Personalisation, Choice, Enjoyment, Relevance and Challenge • Prepare all pupils for life after school Employment (32%), University (40%), College (20%), Training (5%) Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
What does our curriculum look like? Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
DEPTH S5/6 – 3/4/5 subjects (qualifications and wider achievement) PROGRESSION CHALLENGE S4 – 7 subjects (qualifications) S3 – 15 subjects (building foundations) S1/2 – 22 subjects (experience) BREADTH Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Moving into S3… • All pupils study English and Maths • All pupils choose eight further subjects, five from each curricular area and three from the “free choice” column (including GME) • All pupils chose two achievement masterclasses, where the focus is on skills progression and developing the young workforce • All pupils will receive two periods of core PE, one period of PSE and on period of RME Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Thursday 30th January 2020
Moving into S4… • All pupils study English and Maths • All pupils choose five further subjects, one from each column on the senior option choice form • Qualifications available at National 3/4/5 level, National Progression Awards and Skills for Work courses • All pupils will also receive two periods of core PE Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Moving into S5… • All pupils study five subjects, one from each column • Qualifications at National 4/5 and Higher levels, NPA and SFW courses • All pupils will receive two periods of core PE, one period of PSE and on period of RME • All pupils also select a “Senior Activity” for two periods • Some pupils will have senior wider achievement lessons Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Moving into S6 • All pupils study four or five subjects, one from each column • Opportunity for one column of independent study (the exception being pupils studying 3 Advanced Highers) • Qualifications at National 4/5 and Higher levels, NPA and SFW courses • All pupils will receive two periods of core PE, one period of PSE and on period of RME • All pupils also select a “Senior Activity” for two periods Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
What are “Senior Activities” In S5 and S6 we include Community Sports Leader opportunities for wider Award achievement, with many Genealogy Unit courses / units having SQA Mental health and certification. Some Wellbeing Award examples include: Cookery for Life Work Experience, Archaeology units AH Maths for Mechanics, Spanish Practical woodwork Walking for Wellbeing Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Pathways through senior phase… Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Options Process Timeline… Thursday 30th January 2020
Specific Programmes Curricular Staff SDS Take Your Child To Work Tracking information Employability Programmes Career Ready Predicted grades Activity Agreements Foundation Apprenticeships Recommendations Apprenticeships/Employment RYLA Reference comments F.E./Higher Education Project Trust Course progression Group Work Work Experience 1 to 1 interviews Sutton Trust Medic Insights Personal Support Further/Higher Ed. Guidance/ Support UCAS Learning conversations SAAS Profiling Open Days Peer mentoring Speakers Tracking Higher Education Fair Conservatoires Parents/ Pupils P.S.E. Programme 16 Plus Reports Parent contact evenings Skills/Qualities Early identification Interviews Working conditions, Target pupils Exam structures Coordinated supports. My World of Work Transition Team Applications processes C.V./ Personal statements Interview skills Progression routes Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Who can use “ My World of Work ” • Pupils • Parents • Teachers • Partners • Careers Advisers Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
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Understand Yourself , Strengths , Horizons and Networks Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Useful Areas of My “WOW” • Subject Choice Guide • Profiling • CV Builder • Interview Advice and Tips • Self and Strength Quizzes • Links to useful websites – colleges and universities. • Apprenticeships • AND MANY MORE.................. Thursday 30th January 2020 Breadalbane Academy
Websites Linked to My WOW • www.apprenticeships.scot • www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk • www.digitalworld.co.uk • www.ourskillsforce.co.uk (Funding) • The Big Plus (Find Local Tutors) Thursday 30th January 2020
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