Parent Consultation Event

8th October 2014

*Senior Phase

Prestwick Academy

2

Our vision

Curriculum for Excellence at

Prestwick Academy

*Skills for life

*Qualifications for the future

*Wider achievement

*Personal support

*Offering different routes

Skills

Knowledge

Relevance

P1-4

P5-7

S1-2S2-3

S4-6Second

Level

FirstLevel

ThirdLevel

FourthLevel

Learning pathways with a focus on exit qualificationsCurriculum Areas

Senior phase Entitlements

Curriculum for Excellence in Prestwick Academy

Developing our senior phase – S4 – S6

Opportunities for blended learning

School

Community Vocational(flexible)

University

College

Prestwick Academy Options available 2014-15

Prestwick Academy – SENIOR LEARNING PATHWAYS – Session 2014 – 2015 Name: _______________________________ ___________________ Class: ________

  Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E

Advanced Higher

Geography Mathematics

Biology English  

Computing Science 

Chemistry History

Music (see overleaf)Physics Art & Design

*S6 PathwaysProgramme

      College Option (see overleaf) 

College Option (see overleaf) 

YASS (Open University)

YASS (Open University) 

YASS (Open University) 

YASS (Open University) 

YASS (Open University) 

Leadership - Year BookLeadership – Young Fundraisers

 Personal Development - Community Involvement

 Personal Development - Community Involvement

Work Experience/ Shadowing

Work Experience/Shadowing

     

Personal Development – Community Involvement

Personal Development - Community Involvement

Personal Development - Community Involvement

      Voluntary work – Saltire award

Voluntary work – Saltire award

Higher Bus Management Geography History Mathematics Modern Studies  

Biology Chemistry English Modern Studies Physics Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies

Administration & ITHuman Biology Computing ScienceFrench Graphic CommunicationMathematics  

Art & Design Chemistry English Graphic CommunicationHistory Music (see overleaf) 

Art & DesignBus. Management GeographyHuman Biology Music (see overleaf)Physical Education Physics Spanish

National 4/5 Bus. Management GeographyHistory MathematicsModern Studies 

Biology English Modern Studies Practical MetalworkingPhysicsReligious, Moral and Philosophical Studies

Administration & ITBiology Computing ScienceFrench Graphic Communication Mathematics Practical WoodworkingTravel and Tourism  

Art & Design Chemistry English Music (see overleaf)Games DesignWeb Design FundamentalCollege Option (see overleaf)

Art & Design Bus. Management Geography Hospitality (Pract. Cookery) Hospitality (Pract. Cake Craft)Physical EducationSpanishCollege Option (see overleaf)

Choice 

  Level:   Level:   Level:   Level:   Level:

Positive & Sustained Destinations

Higher Educatio

n %

Further Educatio

n %

Training %

Employment %

Voluntary Work

%

Activity Agreeme

nt %

Unemployed Seeking

%

Unemployed Not

Seeking %

Not Known

%% Pos

% Other

46.5 23.8 1.6 22.2   0.5 5.4     94.6 5.4

S5/6 – 5 columns

S4 – 7 certificated qualifications

S1-S3 BGE– including S3 learning pathways

Senior phase - structure for 2014-15

S6

Advanced Higher

Higher

National 5

S5

HigherNational

5

National 4

S4National 5 National 4

National 3

Senior Phase Qualifications

Unified S4/5/6 – 6 pathways

S1-S3 BGE– including S3 learning pathways

Senior phase

Consideration of structure for 2015-16?

Curricular Pathways

S4-6 Unified Cohort Increased variety of courses and options Working collaboratively with partners Positively changes the ethos of the senior school

Pathways to Success = Improved Positive Destinations

In the Senior Phase young people:

*Build on what they achieved during the broad general education which took them up to 3rd year;

*Follow a learning pathway that is suited to their ability and what they plan to do when they leave school;

*Continue to build their literacy and numeracy skills;

*leave school at the end of S4 if they choose to with qualifications that help them make the step into work, training or further education;

*Build up important, skills for learning, life and work.

Qualifications - old* Most young people were presented for up to 7

qualifications in S4, 5 qualifications in S5 and up to 5 qualifications in S6 – totalling 17 qualifications over the three years of the Senior Phase.

Qualifications - new*Young people in S3 this year will have the opportunity

of being presented for 6 qualifications in S4, 6 in S5 and 6 in S6 – leading to at least 18 qualifications over the three years of the senior phase

*This revised model means we can use the same option form across S4-S6.

  Pathway

A B C D E F

S65 periods

Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice Wider Achievement

College

S55 periods

Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice Wider Achievement

College

S4 5 periods

Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice

College

Employability

Choosing a curriculum pathway?

* University of Aberdeen Curriculum for Excellence Statement

“The University of Aberdeen currently does not stipulate a minimum number of Standard Grade and/or Intermediate 2 qualifications. This will be extended to include National 5 subjects. “

“We remain committed to promoting a fair admissions policy to ensure we give equal consideration to candidates who apply on time and who possess the necessary knowledge and skills, irrespective of the route travelled through the Senior Phase, S4 to S6.”

“In at least one of the Senior Phase years – S4 or S5 or S6, there is an expectation that a minimum of three Highers or Advanced Higher subjects are studied and presented for examinations.”

*Learners Pathways to University (1)

*Learners Pathways to University (2)

Discussion groups