S4/5 Parents CfE Presentation
Thursday 13th March 2014
Qualification Framework
Old System Revised System Curriculum for for Excellence
1/2 Access 1 and 2 Access 1 and 2 National 1/2 1/2
3 Foundation S Grade Access 3 National 3 3
4 General S Grade Intermediate 1 National 4 4
5 Credit S Grade Intermediate 2 National 5 5
6 Higher Higher Higher 6
7 Advanced Higher Advanced Higher Advanced Higher 7
Assessment in the New Qualifications
National 1/2/3/4 are entirely internally assessed. 3 units plus a value added task. They are pass/fail.
National 5/Higher/Advanced Higher have 3 internally assessed units and an external examination. Graded A to D, with A, B and C being passes.
S4 – S6 The Senior Phase
S4 – 6 subjects English and Maths plus 4 others at N3, N4, N5.
S5 – 5 subjects at N3, N4, N5(Int2), H.
S6 – Minimum 4 subjects at N3, N4, N5(Int2), H, AH.
Progression Routes
National 5/Int2 in S4 - H in S5 - AH in S6.
National 4/Int1 in S4 - N5 in S5 - H in S6.
National 3 in S4 - N4 in S5 - N5 in S6. However there will be subjects you
can start in S5 and S6 at N5 or Higher with no previous study.
How to Choose!
What am I good at?
What do I enjoy?
What do I plan to do in S6 if I stay on?
What career might I follow after school?
What do I need for my next steps?
How Not to Choose!
I like/dislike that teacher!
My pal is doing that so I will as well so I am in their class!
My brother/sister/parent liked that!
Advanced Higher or more Highers?
We would advise pupils going into S6 to: Consider additional Higher courses as
well as Advanced Highers. Consider 5 courses.Why? Universities can request additional
Higher passes in different subjects rather than Advanced Higher in the same subject and 5 courses shows commitment.
Finding Out About Courses.
School website…. www.westhillacademy.org
National Courses – click on the N3/4/5/H/AH for details…. http://
www.westhillacademy.org/nationalcourses.htm
Planning for the future: Next Steps
City & Guilds SCQF Level 5 Diploma Vehicle Engineering Need National 4 in Maths, English and
preferably also with a Science or Technical Studies.
Introduction to Beauty Therapy (incorporating SVQ Level 1) Students must want to become a
beauty therapist, be genuinely interested in the profession and have a minimum of three National 4’s
Planning for the future: Next Steps
HNC Early Education & Childcare Typical applicants will be expected to
have two Highers, one of which must be English.
HND Animal Care Typical applicants will be expected to
have two Highers, one of which should be Biology
HND Textiles Typical applicants will be expected to
have a minimum of two Higher passes - one of which should be Higher Art
Planning for the future: Next Steps
Medicine Glasgow University Higher AAAAA - AAAABB
Chemistry and Biology and either Maths or Physics. Must have English at either Grade 2 Standard Grade or an Intermediate 2.
Candidates are not considered for entry from S5 and must complete S6 at High School and are advised to achieve a minimum of two Advanced Highers in S6 at grades AB
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Planning for the future: Next Steps
Chemical Engineering Heriot Watt University Higher AABB
Maths and Chemistry required(This is Minimum more will be needed)
Advanced Highers at BB in Maths and Chemistry plus AABB in Highers for level 2 entry that is straight to second year.
Planning for the future: Next Steps
English and History Aberdeen University Higher BBBB obtained at a single sitting
required or BBBBC obtained over two sittings. English at a minimum of Standard Grade (1,2,or 3) is also required. (This is Minimum more will be needed)
Applicants with Advanced Highers only: First Year Entry: A minimum of BCC. Second Year Entry: A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus CC, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus C.
National 3 National 4 ( Intermediate1) National 5 (Intermediate 2) Higher Advanced Higher
Art and Design
Art and DesignGraphic Communication Design and Manufacture
Practical Craft Skills (Int 1)
Art and Design Graphic Communication Design and Manufacture Practical Craft Skills (Int2)
Art and Design Graphic Communication
Art and DesignGraphic Communication
Administration and ITComputing Science
Administration and IT Computing Science
Administration and IT Accounting
Business ManagementComputing Science
Computing (Int2)Information Systems (Int2)
Accounting Business Management
ComputingInformation Systems
AccountingBusiness Management
English English Media
English Media
English
Health and Food Technology
Fashion&Textile Technology
Hospitality:Practical Cookery
Health and Food Technology
Fashion&Textile Technology
Hospitality:Practical Cookery
Health and Food TechnologyFashion&Textile TechnologyHospitality: Practical Cookery
Hospitality:Practical Cake Craft
GeographyHistory
Modern Studies
Geography History
Modern Studies
Geography History
Modern Studies
Geography History
Modern Studies
GeographyHistory
Modern Studies
Mathematics (Int1) Mathematics (Int2) Mathematics Mathematics
FrenchGermanSpanish
French German Spanish
French German Spanish
French German
FrenchGerman
DramaMusic
Drama Music
Drama Music
Drama Music
DramaMusic
Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical EducationP.E. Performance Unit
Only( not a full course)
N3/4 BiologyN3/4 Chemistry
N3/4 Physics
N3/4 BiologyN3/4 Chemistry
N3/4 Physics
Biology Chemistry
Physics
Biology Chemistry
Physics
BiologyChemistry
Physics
Some subjects do not currently have progression to Higher
AH PE performance unit will not be counted as a full course.
The Choice Form…..
How to complete the form
Choicenumber
SubjectLeve
l
1 English H
2 Maths H
3 Chemistry H
4 Physics H
5Graphic Communication
H
RESERVECHOICE Computing Science H
• S4 should choose 5 courses from the list
• Put your choices in order of importance to YOU
• Make sure you put the level
• Consult your Guidance Teacher to ensure you make the best choices.
• Write a RESERVE choice in final box.
How to complete the form
Choicenumber
Subject Level
1 Maths AH2 Chemistry AH
3Business Management
H
4 Modern Studies H5
(if wanted)
RESERVECHOICE Physics AH
Externalprovider Yass
• S5 should choose a minimum of 4 courses from the list
• Put your choices in order of importance to YOU
• Make sure you put the level
• Consult your Guidance Teacher to ensure you make the best choices.
• Write a RESERVE choice in final box.
External providers
Psychology through community Education as an evening class. Counts as a course.
The Open University's Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (or YASS for short) Additional to courses.
Planning for the future
Choice for S5English H
Maths H
Chemistry H
Physics H
Graphic Communication H
Possible choice for S6Maths AH
Chemistry AH
Business Management H
Modern Studies H
Choice for S5English N5
Geography H
Art & Design H
Biology H
Accounts N5
Possible choice for S6English H
Art & Design AH
Accounts H
Business Management H
Exceptions…
Additional Support If a pupil is identified as needing
additional support then this becomes one of the choices
Identified pupils received a letter along with the choice form explaining what to do
If you think you should have received a letter and have not please contact guidance staff
Please Note
It is hoped that we will be able to provide most if not all pupils with their first four choices.
However due to timetable considerations we cannot guarantee that every combination of courses will be possible or that every course listed above will run.
This will depend on the numbers opting for the course and available staffing.
Key dates
Thursday 13th March
S4/5 Parents Information evening
Friday14th March
Issue of S4,5,6 reports
Friday21st March
Return of S4/5 Choice forms
Monday2nd June
New TT S2,3,4