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S4/5 Options Presentation

February 2016

Roseann Cartledge – S4 Year Head Fiona McLachlan – Vocational Programme Linda Clinton – Foundation Apprenticeships Ian Phillips – S5 Year Head

Mearns Castle High School

Head Teacher: Dean Smith

Choices to Make

I NFORM ED CHOI CES

SUBJECT TEACHERS

UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES

PARENTS INTERNET CAREERS ADVISOR PUPIL SUPPORT TEACHERS

Supporting Pupils for Option Choices

PSE Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices Parents’ Meeting & Tracking Report (Sept) Final S4 Report (29th Jan) S4 Assembly Presentation The Way Ahead Booklets

Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices

Careers Interviews Careers Talk Careers Fair Careers Library

Options Presentation to Parents Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices Pupil Support Teacher Interviews (2nd -11th Feb) Renegotiate choice if necessary (Aug ) Completed Option Forms (by 18th Feb)

S4 S5

Pupils studied 8 subjects They will now drop 3 of those subjects and study 5 Pupils had 6 or 7 single periods a day They will now have 3 double periods in each subject Pupils will have studied subjects over 2 years They will now have only a year to study their subjects Students may have managed homework and study in a couple of hours a week They will now have to study more regularly to stay

• n top of courses

When picking subjects in S2, Maths French & English were compulsory English is still compulsory, Maths & French are not.

What’s Different?

Sample S5 Time Table

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Monday Biology Biology Bus Man Bus Man PE Maths Maths Tuesday English English History History PSE Biology Biology Wednesday Maths Maths English English Bus Man Bus Man Thursday History History Maths Maths Biology Biology PE Friday Bus Man Bus Man History History English English

TT of S5 pupil who is studying Biology, History, Maths, English and Business Management. There are 6 double periods, 1 PSE and 2 separate core PE periods.

LEV LEVEL EL SUB SUBJ EC J ECT AH AH H N5 N5 Ot h Ot he r e r Eng Engl i s l i s h h – Na t i a t i ona

• na l 5

l 5 M a t M a t hs hs – Na t a t i on i ona l a l 5 Fr e Fr e nc h nc h – Na Na t i o t i ona l na l 5 5 Hi s Hi s t or t or y y – Na t i a t i ona

• na l 5

l 5 Bi o Bi ol og l ogy y – Na t i a t i ona

• na l 5

l 5 Bus Bus i ne i ne s s s s M a M a na g na ge m e e m e nt nt – Na t Na t i on i ona l a l 5 Pr a Pr a c t i c t i c a l c a l C Cr a f r a f t S t Ski l ki l l s l s – Na t Na t i on i ona l a l 5 5 Che Che m i s m i s t r y t r y – Na Na t i o t i ona l na l 5 5 Pr opos e d c a r e e r / a r e a of i nt e r e s t I f you ha ve a ny s pe c i a l r e que s t s or c onc e r ns pl e a s e not e t he m

• ve r l e a f .

Student’s Signature Interviewing Teacher Parent’s Signature Date

Option Structure

• Choose 5 subjects from the current 8
• Move up to the next level where

numbers allow National 5 Higher National 4 National 5

NB: Some subjects do not run at N5 level in S5

New Options Available

Higher

• Media
• RMPS
• Photography

National 5

• Web Design
• Design and Manufacture
• Hospitality: practical

cookery or practical cake craft

• Travel and Tourism
• Finance and Numeracy

Angling and the Aquatic Environment at SCQF Level 3 Angling Participation Aquatic Environments: An Investigation Assist with an Event SCQF Level 4

Contact Mr MacFarlane for more info

New Options Available

• Miss Fiona McLachlan

Vocational Programme

Developing the Young Workforce

“Developing the Young Workforce is a seven year programme that aims to better prepare children and young people from 3-18 for the world of work” (Education Scotland)

Entitlements for all learners:

Opportunities for all pupils to develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work Opportunities for all pupils to move into positive and sustained destinations beyond school

What is changing?

• Consolidating partnership working between

schools, SDS, colleges, employers and other training providers

• Increasing opportunities for young people to

move from school into employment (increasing apprenticeships)

• Embedding meaningful employer engagement
• Developing learning about the world of work

from 3-18

• Providing earlier relevant, labour-market focused

career advice (NPFS Guide to Career Education 3- 18 on the website)

“ERC Vocational Programme successfully bridges the gap between school and the workforce, preparing pupils for their next step.” “The variety of courses means all pupils have the

• pportunity to better

prepare themselves for life after school”

Benefits of Vocational Courses

 Relevant for career / work  New environment / opportunity to try college  Treated as an adult (responsibility)  Opportunity to gain qualifications and practical experience  Qualifications – National 3/4/5, National Progression Awards, Higher, National Certificate & University Level 1 & 2.

Open to S5 and S6 pupils some places available to S4

Information has been shared with pupils in assemblies and PSE

 Most courses are 2 half days

• Tuesday/Thursday afternoons

 Friday periods 1-3 (many work well with the Tues/Thurs courses)  2.5 days per week - Mon, Tues, Wed pm Thursday all day  Transport provided or travel expenses reimbursed  Attendance/attitude/performance monitored – progress reports

Programme Details

Our Partners

Airport Academy Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College West College Scotland Glasgow Caledonian University Encroute Catering Maxxell Training Neilston Development Trust U Concept

Course Guide

• Overview of courses
• Timings
• Levels
• Entry requirements
• Progression
• Application form

(forms will be completed at Options Interviews)

Courses Available

Animal Care

• Animal Care – SCQF Level 4

Aviation

• Airport Operations

Business & Finance

• Accounting – SCQF Level 6
• Human Resources and Law – SCQF

Level 6 Care & Health

• Applied Anatomy - SCQF Level 7
• Early Education and Childcare - SCQF Level 4
• First Aid (HSE) – SCQF Level 6
• Forensic Science – SCQF Level 6
• Health and Social Care - SCQF Level 6
• Human Body Structure and Function - SCQF Level 8
• Playwork - SCQF Level 5
• Politics - SCQF Level 6
• Psychology - SCQF Level 6
• Sociology – SCQF Level 6

Construction, Engineering & Energy

• Building Services Engineering - SCQF Level 5
• Building Services Engineering - SCQF Level 6
• Building Services Engineering - SCQF Level 7
• Construction Crafts - SCQF Level 4
• Construction Crafts - SCQF Level 5
• Construction Industry Crafts - SCQF Level 5
• Construction Skills Certificate Scheme - SCQF

Level 4 Creative & Digital Industries & Music

• Computer Games - SCQF Level 5
• Photography - SCQF Level 6
• Photography: Digital Imaging - SCQF Level 6
• Professional Theatre Preparation – SCQF Level

6

• Sound Production - SCQF Level 6
• T.V. Production - SCQF Level 5/6

Fashion & Design

• Fashion Brand Retailing - University Level 1

Hair & Beauty

• Barbering - SCQF Level 3
• Hair, Beauty and Make-Up - SCQF Level 5
• Hairdressing - SCQF Level 4
• Hairdressing Design - SCQF Level 5
• Make-Up Artistry and Beauty Therapy - SCQF

Level 4

• Nail Art - SCQF Level 5

Horticulture, Hospitality & Landscaping

• Cake Decoration - SCQF Level 4
• Grow, Cook and Eat - SCQF Level 1
• Professional Cookery - SCQF Level 5
• Shoestring Cookery
• Timber Decking - SCQF Level 5

Sports

• Sport and Recreation - SCQF Level 4
• Sport and Recreation - SCQF Level 5

Vehicle Systems

• Automotive Skills - SCQF Level 4
• Cycle Maintenance – City & Guilds Entry Level 3
• Vehicle Maintenance – City & Guilds Entry Level 3

Applying for a course

 Pupils complete a full set of subject choice (plus vocational) – limited places  Speak to Pupil Support PT – Options Interviews  Complete application form, (including parental consent)  Parent Information Evenings at our partner colleges

School Website

New Options Available

• Mrs Linda Clinton

Foundation Apprenticeships

Chance of passing Higher Subject

From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r

Chance of passing Higher Subject

From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass

English 95% 60%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r

Chance of passing Higher Subject

From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass

English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r

Chance of passing Higher Subject

From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass

English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r

Chance of passing Higher Subject

From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass

English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r

Chance of passing Higher Subject

From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass

English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33% Art 97% 47%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r

Chance of passing Higher Subject

From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass

English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33% Art 97% 47% Modern Studies 94% 58%

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r

Pr ogr e s s i on t o Hi ghe r

Chance of passing Higher Subject

From N5 – A pass From N5 – C Pass

English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33% Art 97% 47% Modern Studies 94% 58%

 An ‘A’ pass at National 5 gives a very good chance of passing at Higher.  However that does not necessarily mean an ‘A’ pass at Higher.  A ‘C’ pass at National 5 gives a 50- 50 chance in some subjects but much less in others.

The message from this is …

These are statistics

– Statistics make general statements about general results

Each pupil is an individual

– An individual can make their own statement

However…

The overall message from this is …

 Be Informed  Be Ambitious  Be Committed

Post-School Plans

• Check entry requirements with colleges

and universities: Planitplus PHONE ADMISSIONS FOR MORE INFO!

Post-School Plans

• My World of Work
• How subject choices relate to future careers
• Employment and Modern Apprenticeship
• pportunities
• Advice for parents on supporting the young people

at big decision times

• “About Me” resource - how personality and interests

relate to careers

• CV builder makes writing and editing CVs quicker and

easier

It’s Time to Make Up Your Mind!

Progression to S6 Ian Phillips

6th Year – the differences

• Transitional year
• 3 Academic subjects
• 1 Elective
• Preparation for the wider world
• Independent learning
• Responsibility

LEV LEVEL EL SUB SUBJ EC J ECT AH AH H Pr e Pr e l i m l i m N5 N5 Ot h Ot he r e r Eng Engl i s l i s h h A M a t M a t hs hs A Fr e Fr e nc h nc h B Spa Spa ni s ni s h h B Bi o Bi ol og l ogy B Adm Adm i ni i ni s t r s t r a t a t i on i on A PE PE St u St udi e di e s s A M

• d

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• ve r l e a f .

Student’s Signature Interviewing Teacher Parent’s Signature Date A B A B A ฀ ฀ ฀

S5 S6 2016 - 2017

Community Involvement

Timeline for S5

Monday 7th March – S5 Reports issued Tuesday 8th March – Friday 18th March S5 Option Interviews S5 Option Forms returned by Monday 21st March

Opportunities in Sixth Year

• Posts of responsibility – Pupil Leadership

roles

• House System
• Committees
• Academic family
• Peer Mentoring/Buddy
• Community Involvement
• Young Enterprise
• Vocational Courses
• Work Experience

Scottish Baccalaureate

Scottish Baccalaureate in Science

2 AH Courses and a Higher from a range of Science & Technology courses Higher or Advanced Higher Maths required Interdisciplinary Project Open to S6 pupils who take:

Scottish Baccalaureate in Languages

2 AH Courses and a Higher from a range

• f French, Spanish, English courses

Higher or Advanced H English is essential Interdisciplinary Project Open to S6 pupils who take:

Baccalaureate Interdisciplinary Project

• Carry out a research project
• Breadth, depth, interdependence in

science

• Apply knowledge in a relevant context
• Develop sought after skills:

Research, interpersonal, problem solving, independent learning, planning,presentation, self evaluation

• Bridge between school & Higher Education

Contact Roseann Cartledge/ Ian Phillips 0141 577 2300

For Further Info…

Mearns Castle High School