curriculum for excellence s3 into s4 & s4 / 5 into s5 / 6 information evening wednesday 13...
TRANSCRIPT
Curriculum for Excellence
S3 into S4 & S4 / 5 into S5 / 6 Information EveningWednesday 13 January, 2016
Summary of the curriculum structure
The secondary curriculum is in two stages:
S1 – S3 Broad General Education
S4 – S6 Senior Phase
Stage 1 – The Broad General Education
What happens in the Broad General Education?
Through S1 and S2, pupils have experienced learning across a broad curriculum covering Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Religious & Moral Education, Expressive Arts, Health & Well being and Technology.
Languages Maths ScienceSocial
Studies& RME
Expressive Arts Health & Wellbeing Technology
English Modern Languages
Art Drama Music PSE HE PE ICT Technical
Personalisation and Choice - S3
To smooth the transition into the Senior Phase, S2 pupils chose subject disciplines from each curriculum area for S3.
This continued the development of a broad curriculum and, importantly, responded to their academic strengths and interests. This curriculum personalisation allowed learners the opportunity to study subjects in greater depth at both third and fourth level and provides a strong platform for further study and engagement with National Qualifications from S4 onwards.
Languages Maths Science Social Studies Expressive Arts Technology H&WB Core Free
Choice
English FrenchGerman
BiologyChemistryPhysics
GeographyHistoryModern StudiesSocial Subjects
ArtDramaMusicPE
Business Administration Computing Science
Home Economics
Engineering ScienceGraphic CommunicationWoodwork
PEPSE
RME
RME
Stage 2 – What Happens in the Senior Phase
Pupils will work towards SQA and other qualifications.
There is a combined S4-S6 Senior Phase subject choice process.
In S4 all students will do English and Maths or Lifeskills Maths at the appropriate level. Students will also follow PSE, PE and RMPS as this is a national requirement.
In S4, including English and Maths, most students will follow six SQA courses.
Pupils will also be asked to choose one 2 period elective from a Wider Achievement list.
In S5 and S6 students will follow up to five or six SQA courses depending on the level of study. Each Higher course will be allocated 5 periods. All S5 and S6 students will follow a course in PSE and in addition will choose electives from the Wider Achievements list.
CfE National Qualifications
What has changed?The table shows the previous qualifications and what they have been replaced with in the Curriculum for Excellence qualifications.
How do the CfE qualifications work?
• National 1 UnitsThese are assessed as a pass or fail by the
teacher.
• National 2 & National 3 CoursesThese are made up of Units.They are assessed as a pass or fail by the teacher. Learners need to pass all Units to achieve the full
qualification.
National 4 CoursesThese are made up of Units, including an Added Value Unit that assesses learners’ overall performance across the course.They are assessed as a pass or fail by the teacher.Learners need to pass all Units, including the Added Value Unit, to achieve the qualification.
National 5, Higher & Advanced Higher CoursesThese are made up of units and a course assessment.They are graded A to D or ‘no award’.They involve an SQA question paper (exam) or coursework (assignments, practical activities), or both, most of which the teacher will mark and the SQA may check.
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/index.asp
http://www.npfs.org.uk/nationals-in-a-nutshell/
http://www.npfs.org.uk/highers-in-a-nutshell/
S4
S5
S6
English
(Nat 5)
Maths
(Nat 5)
Biology
(Nat 5)
Chemistry
(Nat 5)
History
(Nat 5)
P.E.
(Nat 5)
Duke of Edinburgh
First Aid
English
(Higher)
Maths
(Higher)
Biology
(Higher)
Chemistry
(Higher)
History
(Higher)
Duke of Edinburgh
First Aid
Community/Voluntary work
Biology
(Adv Higher)
Chemistry
(Adv Higher)
Physics
(Higher)
School Enterprise Group
Duke of Edinburgh
First Aid
Voluntary work
Amy’s journey
S4
S5
S6
English
(Nat 5)
Maths
(Nat 5)
Biology
(Nat 5)
Computing
(Nat 5)
History
(Nat 5)
French
(Nat 5)
English
(Higher)
Maths
(Higher)
Biology
(Higher)
History
(Higher)
School concerts and shows
Work Experience
Psychology
(Higher)
Modern Stds
(Higher)
Creative Fashion
Connecting Classrooms
Community work
School concerts and shows
Ashley’s journey
S4 English
(Nat 4)
Maths
(Nat 4)
P.E.
(Nat 5)
Hospitality
(Nat 5)
Design & Manufacture
(Nat 4)
Skills for Work: Hospitality at local College
Fundraising Events
Primary Sports Day
Steven’s journey
S4
S5
English
(Nat 5)
Maths
(Nat 4)
Biology
(Nat 4)
Art & Design
(Nat 5)
Graphic Comm.
(Nat 5)
P.E.
(Nat 5)
School Shows
Maths
(Nat 5)
Biology
(Nat 5)
Art & Design
(Higher)
Design course at College
School Shows
Young Enterprise
English
(Higher)
Jenna’s journey
Who are we?
Career Education Opportunities
“As they move into the senior phase, young people of all abilities should have the opportunity to follow industry relevant vocational pathways
alongside academic studies.”
Education Working For All – June 2014
“The objective of our School College links programme is to offer a broad range of vocational
education opportunities that introduce pupils to industry relevant knowledge whilst developing transferable skills that support transition to the
workplace at the level most suited to their individual aspirations.”
NPA SCQF 5 Business Wednesday Inverurie Learning Centre
C&G Lv 1 Hairdressing Wednesday Aberdeen City Campus
C&G Lv 1 Beauty Therapy Wednesday Aberdeen City Campus
SfW N4 EE & Childcare Wednesday Aberdeen City Campus
SfW N5 EE & Childcare Wednesday Aberdeen City Campus
NPA Level 6 Exercise and Fitness Leadership Wednesday Aberdeen City Campus
SQA Units SCQF 5 Intro to Working in the Community Wednesday Aberdeen City Campus
SfW N5 Construction Crafts Friday Fraserburgh Campus
SfW N5 Health Sector Friday Fraserburgh Campus
SfW N5 Engineering Friday Fraserburgh Campus
IMI Vehicle Systems Maintenance Friday Fraserburgh Campus
NC Level 6 Mechanical Engineering Friday Fraserburgh Campus
SfW N5 Energy (Young Women into Energy) TBC Within school
School College Links Courses
• Young people can study a range of both school and College qualifications at the same time
• Choosing a School Link course will generally require pupils to attend a College Campus which may involve independent travelling.
• Young people will be well equipped for moving on to either College, University or direct to employment having developed some of the essential skills required.
School College Links Courses
• When being taught by a College lecturer young people will be treated like a College student.
• College is an adult learning environment and we expect the same adult behaviour of school pupils as we do of our full time students.
• College courses can mean missing some school classes – so additional commitment to catching up on missed work is essential
• When attending a College course we expect pupils to behave as though they are arriving at work – on time and well prepared
School College Links Courses
• College staff will report on pupil attendance, behaviour and progress to school
• A written progress report for school and parents will be prepared once a year
• All courses are certificated and support progression to further study, modern apprenticeships, training or employment.
• Courses support pupils in developing key skills identified by employers as essential for entering the workplace
Contact Us:
Any queries from pupils or parents can be answered in school by Guidance Staff or Mrs
Anderson, or please email us at:[email protected]
We are also on Twitter and Facebook for regular updates!
www.facebook.com/NESColLinkswww.twitter.com/NESColLinks
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NESColLinks Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/NESColLinks www.nescol.ac.uk/schools