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S4 and S5 PUPILS OPTIONS INFORMATION EVENING

January 2018

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Evening Overview

• Introduction

Mrs Eileen Kennedy (Head Teacher)

• Options Info - Staying at School

Duncan Mitchell (DHT)

• Options Info – Leaving School

Joan Radford (SDS)

• MyWOW Workshop

Principal Teachers of Pupil Support

16+ CHOICES

Senior Phase 16+ Choices - What next?

• School (S5 or S6 including Senior Vocational)
• Early access to college (with EDC permission)
• Further Education (College or University)
• Employment
• Training (including Modern Apprenticeships)

Leaver Destinations

HIGHER / FURTHER EDUCATION

81%

TRAINING / EMPLOYMENT

17%

OTHER

2%

STAYING AT SCHOOL

Turnbull Curricular Pathway

S4

• Pupils study a minimum of 7

qualifications in S4.

S5

• Pupils study a minimum of 5

qualifications in S5.

S6

• Pupils usually study a minimum of 5

qualifications in S6.

Turnbull Curriculum Map

Course Progression

Higher (A-C)  Advanced Higher National 5 (A-C)



Higher Grade National 4



National 5 National 3

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National 4

S5 Option Form

S6 Option Form

Geography Department New Courses for 2018/19

• Travel and Tourism N5
• Environmental Science
• Geography Advanced Higher

Travel and Tourism National 5

Do you like to travel? Are you interested in Tourism?

Do you want to learn more about; Scotland? The UK? The World? Customer service and Employability?

4 units of the course: Employability The general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to develop skills to become effective job seekers and employees in the travel and tourism industry. Customer Service The general aim of this Unit is to allow learners to develop the skills and knowledge to enable them to meet the needs of customers. Scotland The general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to develop their knowledge, in relation to travel and tourism in Scotland, and the skills required to meet the needs of customers. UK and Worldwide The general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to develop their knowledge, in relation to travel and tourism in the United Kingdom and the rest of the world, and the skills required to meet the needs of customers.

Environmental Science

The Environmental Science course aims to make you aware of the importance of the planet and how it relates to life and development. Concerns about the environment feature strongly.

3 Key Topics: Living Environment You will not only learn about the distribution of plants and animals in different environments but also develop the skills that are required to collect and analyse environmental data. The key areas covered are: Investigating ecosystems and biodiversity; Interdependence; Human influences on biodiversity. Earth’s Resources Our Earth is rich in resources, many of which are used by humans. You will learn about the processes involved in the formation of some of these resources, and how we exploit

• them. The key areas covered are: Earth’s systems

and their interactions; Geosphere; Hydrosphere; Biosphere; Atmosphere. Sustainability The rapidly increasing human population is having a massive impact on our Earth. You will learn about the importance of living sustainably not only as individuals but as global citizens too. You will develop the knowledge and skills required to make informed choices to sustain current and future generations. The key areas covered are: Introduction to sustainability; Food; Water; Energy; Waste Management.

Counts as a Science at Colleges and Universities! Delivered jointly between Biology and Geography Scope for field trips and

• utdoor learning

Advanced Higher Geography

Do you want to take your passion for Geography further?

There are two components which make up the course:

Component 1 - Folio Work 100 marks

The folio is broken down into two separate parts: i) The Geographical Fieldwork Project or (Study) For the Geographical Study you will carry out fieldwork on a topic which interests you such as river pollution or crime rates (the choice is up to you). You will research the topic, collect data and then process the information and turn this into a report. ii) Critical Evaluation of a Geographical Issue The Geographical Issue requires you to identify a current controversial topic such as migration and examine the different views of the people

• concerned. You then present your views in the form of an essay.

Component 2 - SQA Exam 50 marks

There is also an SQA exam which tests map interpretation and data handling and processing questions.

Scope for field trips and

• utdoor learning

Options Info - Vocational Programme

• Courses at SCQF Level 4 – 6
• Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30 – 4.20 pm)
• Transport from school – make own way home
• Application Form and Interview for courses
• College Induction takes place in June

COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND UPTAKE

Options Info - Foundation Apprenticeships

• Foundation Apprenticeships are a college and work-based

learning opportunity for secondary school pupils to gain an award at the equivalent of a Higher (SCQF 6).

• Young people spend time out of school at college or with a

local employer, and complete the Foundation Apprenticeship course alongside their other subjects.

• The qualification takes TWO years to complete and is linked to
• ne of six key sectors of the Scottish economy, so young

people are getting industry experience which will help them kick-start a successful career in their chosen field.

Options Info - S6 Advanced Higher

• Valuable qualification at SCQF Level 7 and so

can be excellent preparation for Higher Education

• However, students should check entry

requirements and ensure they already have necessary qualifications at Higher for University

• If not, it may be better to consider more

Highers rather than AH where appropriate

Options Info - Wider Achievement Awards

• Leadership
• Personal Development
• Working With Others
• Volunteering
• CARITAS (S6 Only)
• MOODLE
• YASS (S6 Only)
• Young Enterprise

Building Success – Aim High

• Aim high in your aspirations:

– 5 “First Sitting” S5 results especially important – S6 choices finalise qualifications for next steps – Courses designed to support progress to next level – Evidence suggests more courses mean more success

% Success GPA 1.0-1.5 GPA 1.6-2.0 GPA 2.1-2.5 GPA 2.6-3.0 3+ H out of 5 100% 95% 70% 40% 3 H out of 3 80% 63% 34% 15% SQA Research

Building Success - Making Informed Choices

• Discuss options in PSE class inserts
• Discuss information in Pupil Report
• Read course info in Options Information Booklet
• Research career interests and requirements
• Discussion with Pupil Support Teacher
• Discussion with SDS Careers Adviser

Building Success - Making Informed Choices

• Good reasons for choices:

– Ability and aptitude – Certainty of plans and relevance of courses to them – Enjoyment – Commitment (courses will need to be finished)

• Poorer reasons for choices:

– It’s what your friends are picking – Departmental or teacher preferences – Based someone else's advice alone

Options Timeline

S4 S5 PSE Programme Begins January January Reports 19 January 26 January Options form issued & completed January/February January/February Pupil Support Interviews (by request) January/February January/February Induction Day 4 June 4 June Timetable Begins 5 June 5 June SQA Results (paper copy) 7 August 7 August Options Confirmed/Changed Before new term Before new term

FURTHER INFORMATION

• www.turnbull.e-dunbarton.sch.uk
• Nationals in a Nutshell – the National Parent

Forum of Scotland

• Scottish Qualifications Authority
• http://www.planitplus.net/
• www.myworld of work.co.uk
• Maximising Attainment Workshop – August

Questions?

LEAVING SCHOOL

Joan Radford, SDS

Support from SDS

• Careers Information Advice and Guidance to Young People and

Adults throughout Scotland.

• School Careers Adviser based in each secondary school in East

Dunbartonshire.

• Meet each year group through class talks on Career

Management Skills , My World of Work website and Labour Market.

• Careers Interviews with pupils.
• Post School Team to support young people until they gain an
• pportunity.
• Advice & Support for employers and training providers.

What do we do?

• Full time COLLEGE courses start around AUGUST.
• Limited January start courses.
• Wide range of courses from National Qualifications and Access

through to HNC/D.

• Entry varies – eg: “none” to National 4 or 5’s to 1-3 Highers.
• Can “step” from one level of course to another eg: NQ onto

HNC/D. HNC/D can give entry to Year 1-3 of relevant University Degree.

• Apply online via College website.
• For August start courses – APPLY JANUARY onwards. Sooner

rather than later as demand is high.

College Education

Modern Apprenticeships

What it is What it is not Work-based training towards an approved qualification at different levels (up to Degree level for some sectors) A training programme A real salaried job A youth employment ‘work experience’ scheme Available for new starts or existing employees aged 16-24 Just for new employees Financial support to employers to cover training A free employee

Modern Apprenticeships

Entry to a Modern Apprenticeship

There are no set entry requirements, however:

• Typically and as a general rule, most employers ask for 3 x

National 4’s, and these can vary depending on occupational

• sector. For Example; Construction; English, Maths and

Science or Technical Subjects.

• Some Higher Level MA’s such as Accounting will require

Highers to access.

• Some industries/employers will require you to sit a pre

employment assessment before you can apply for a modern

• apprenticeship. For example; Glasgow Training Group (GTG)

& SECTT-Electrical. You can access practice papers on the appropriate website Search for vacancies at www.apprenticeships.scot

Employment Services

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) offer careers support and advice for job seekers not just in school or via web resources but at their centre in Kirkintilloch: New College Lanarkshire East Dunbartonshire Campus 50 Southbank Road Kirkintilloch G66 1NH Tel: 0141 777 5860 Find us on Facebook – SDS East Dunbartonshire

Questions?

WORKSHOPS