WELCOME TO S 4 S 5 CURRICULUM

WELCOME TO S 4 & S 5 CURRICULUM EVENING

Principles • Enjoyment • Ability in subject • Relevance to career aspirations

Patterns of progression S 6 Advanced Higher Course S 5 Higher Course S 4 National 5 National 4 National 3

Pathways of Progression S 4 National 5 (Grades A - C) S 5 S 6 Higher Advanced Higher National 5 (Grade D) National 5 Higher National 4 No previous experience National 4 National 5

S 4 PROGRESSION ENGLISH MATHEMATICS MODERN LANG. SOCIAL SUBJECTS SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS ENGLISH MATHEMATICS FRENCH GEOGRAPHY HISTORY MODERN STUDIES BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION & IT COMPUTING GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION FRENCH SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE AND WORK ART & DESIGN BIOLOGY BUSINESS MAN. MUSIC P. E. RMPS PRACTICAL WOODWORKING ART & DESIGN CHEMISTRY HISTORY HOSPITALITY ITALIAN S 5 PROGRESSION SOCIAL SUBJECTS SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS GEOGRAPHY HISTORY MODERN STUDIES BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS ADMINISTRATION & IT COMPUTING GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION ART & DESIGN BIOLOGY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MUSIC P. E. PRACTICAL METALWORKING RMPS ART & DESIGN CHEMISTRY HEALTH AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY HOSPITALITY HISTORY ITALIAN FRENCH ENGLISH MATHEMATICS ENGLISH CHEMISTRY COMPUTING PHYSICS MATHEMATICS CROSS SETTING ENGLISH PHYSICS

Douglas Academy A 6 Periods HIGHER/ NATIONAL 5 MATHEMATICS GEOGRAPHY HISTORY MODERN STUDIES SPANISH S 5/6 Course Planning Form B 6 Periods ENGLISH BIOLOGY #CHEMISTRY #PHYSICS SENIOR PHASE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME NATIONAL 4 MATHEMATICS ENGLISH SENIOR PHASE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME 2016/2017 C 6 Periods D 6 Periods E 6 Periods MATHEMATICS ADMINISTRATION & IT COMPUTING FRENCH GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION ENGLISH ART & DESIGN #BIOLOGY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FRENCH MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICAL METALWORKING (N 5) RMPS ENGLISH ART & DESIGN #CHEMISTRY ITALIAN HISTORY *HOSPITALITY PHOTOGRAPHY (H) *TRAVEL & TOURISM *SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE AND WORK PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICAL METALWORKING *HOSPITALITY *TRAVEL & TOURISM ADVANCED HIGHER MATHEMATICS ENGLISH PHYSICS COMPUTING FRENCH ART & DESIGN BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY MUSIC S 6 PSE(1) PSE(1) (Limited Time Allocation) O. U. YASS MODULE MUSIC(3) O. U. YASS MODULE

ASSESSMENT • Positive opportunities to demonstrate achievement at all levels • A mix of internal and external assessment • Regular monitoring of student progress

National 5 to National 4 fallback A pupil obtaining a ‘No Award’ at National 5 can be awarded a National 4 award only if : • The pupil has passed all Nat 5 internally assessed unit assessments • The pupil has passed the Nat 4 Added Value unit • For English/Maths the pupil has also passed the Literacy/Numeracy unit at Nat 4

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework • • SCQF Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 - National 4 National 5 Higher Advanced Higher

New S 6 Pupils • S 6 Opportunities Form • S 6 School Contract • Out of School Agreement

Skills for Learning, Life and Work Senior Phase Partnership February 2016 Sandra Ramage Senior Phase Support Officer East Dunbartonshire Council

Senior Phase Options S 4 -6 Return to school for S 5 and S 6 University College Employment Modern Apprenticeships Employability Fund (Training) Volunteering

Where are they now? 176 pupils left Douglas Academy in 2014/15 65. 9% 16. 5% 12. 5% 0. 6% 2. 8% 1. 1%

What is the. Senior Phase Programme ? Wide range of courses which offers young people a variety of options with all courses accredited by the SQA purpose is to help young people develop skills for learning, life and work and support the transition from school open to pupils in S 4 -6 from August 2016 delivery is over 2 afternoons for 1 academic year courses are delivered by staff from partner colleges courses range from SCQF Level 3 – 7 more information on level and location of courses can be found in the online prospectus

Our College Parnters 1. North Glasgow College 2. Stow College 3. John Wheatley College 1. College of Commerce 2. Nautical College 3. College of Building & Printing 1. Anniesland College 2. Cardonald College 3. Langside College 1. Cumbernauld College 2. Motherwell College 3. Coatbridge College 1. Clydebank College 2. James Watt College 3. Reid Kerr College

Senior Phase Courses- 2016/17 34 courses offered over 4 sectors: Ø Care, Health and Sports Industries Ø Creative and Digital Industries Ø Business and Service Industries Ø Science, Engineering, Design and Manufacture Industries

Senior Phase Courses - 2016/17 CARE, HEALTH & SPORTS Applied Anatomy Early Education & Childcare Psychology Forensic Science Health Care Dance First Aid Coach 4 Success Coach of Tomorrow Sport Fitness and Outdoor Education Dental Nursing CREATIVE & DIGITAL Fashion Brand Retailing Hairdressing Beauty & Make-Up Artistry Beauty & Holistic Therapy Digital Media Animation Jewellery Design Interior Design Sound Production: Recording Professional Theatre BUSINESS & SERVICE Supply Chain Management Professional Cookery Intro to Food Services Journalism Sports and Media Journalism Travel and Tourism Scots Law Intro to Uniform Services Mandarin SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, DESIGN & MANUFACTURE Construction Building Services Engineering Motor Vehicle Engineering Practical Science EMPLOYABILITY & SKILLS FOR WORK Ø Volunteer Champions Ø Saltire Awards Ø Skills for Life Ø Transitions Programme

Foundation Apprenticeships Partnership between school, college and employer 2 year programmes offered to S 5 pupils 5 frameworks available in EDC 2016/17: Civil Engineering Hardware and Systems Support Software Development Children and Young People Social Services and Healthcare Financial Services

Foundation Apprenticeships WHY DO IT? gain a qualification recognised by employers gain experience in your chosen career while still at school develop self-confidence, problem solving and leadership skills enhance your job prospects or college/university application ENTRY REQUIRMENTS S 5 pupils with a strong desire to work in industry 4+ National 5 (A-C) currently undertaking 1+ Higher subjects PROGRESSION Accredited entry to a Modern Apprenticeship College/University ATTENDANCE PATTERN Tuesday and Thursday 1. 00 pm – 4. 30 pm delivered in Glasgow City, Glasgow Clyde or Glasgow Kelvin Colleges HOW TO APPLY See the prospecuts for a detailed course descriptor. Apply on-line www. edopps 4 all. com

Further Information and How to Apply Online prospectus available on www. edopps 4 All. com - Feb 2016 Hard copies of the prospectus available in schools – Feb 2016 Pupils discuss senior phase courses with their Guidance Teacher during the option choice process - Jan/Feb 2016 Online Application Forms completed - 11 March 2016 Applicants invited to Partnership Information Evening - March 2016 College induction/interview process - June 2016 Courses start for successful pupils – August/September 2016

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Other Opportunities in S 6 • Open University Modules – YASS www. openuniversity. co. uk/yass • SQA Scottish Baccalaureates Science, Languages, Social Sciences, Expressive Arts http: //www. sqa. org. uk/baccalaureates

GUIDANCE • To prepare for entry to the post-16 curriculum by making appropriate choices of subject and level of study • To ensure familiarisation or induction into programmes of study • To receive ongoing support to progress along their chosen pathway or to change pathway if needed • To plan progression beyond National Qualifications • To make an appropriate choice of career

Key Materials • Subject reports • S 5/S 6 Course Choice planning forms • Senior Phase Handbook – contains information about subjects and levels – on School website • SQA information booklet – Your Exams 2016 • Personal SQA examination timetable • Examination accommodation details (includes start times of examinations and rooms) • Study leave letter: study leave dates, restart of classes etc.

Important dates • • • Friday 11 March Friday 18 March Friday 1 April Monday 18 April Tuesday 3 May • Wedn’day 4 May S 5 Course Choice Form S 6 Course Choice Form School closes for holiday School re-opens Start of S 4/S 5/S 6 study leave N 5, Higher and AH exams begin

Important Dates • • • Tues Mon Tues Wed 31 May 6 June 28 June 17 Aug. S 4 summer leavers date Timetable changeover New S 5/S 6 start classes School closes for summer School re-opens for pupils We wish our young people every success

SCQF levels SQA National Units courses and group awards Higher Education (HE) qualifications SVQs SCQF levels 12 Doctorate 12 11 Masters SVQ 5 11 10 Honours degree 10 9 Ordinary degree 9 8 Higher National Diploma SVQ 4 8 7 Advanced Higher Scottish Baccalaureate 6 Higher SVQ 3 6 5 Intermediate 2 Skills for Work Int 2 Credit S Grade SVQ 2 5 4 Intermediate 1 Skills for Work Int 1 General S Grade National Certificate SVQ 1 4 3 3 Access 3 Foundation S Grade Higher National Certificate 7 2 Access 2 2 1 Access 1 1