Senior PhaseCourse Planning

Mrs Sloan

Coursing

• Our commitment to all pupils at Drummond is to ensure that each young person leaves school with two things:

• The skills needed to lead them into a positive and sustained destination

• To ensure each young person attains the highest possible level of qualifications to support their chosen Pathway

• Our pathways include a broad range of SQA courses and awards from SCQF level 2-7 and are implemented in collaboration with our partners from Edinburgh College, third sector organisations and industry.

Structure

Qualifications

• Nationals Qualifications (NQs) - are qualifications studied in secondary schools. These are offered at National 3, National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher. Pupils only sit an exam at National 5, Higher and Adv Higher.

• Skills for Work Courses – focus on employability skills needed for success in the workplace. The courses offer learners opportunities to learn these skills through a variety of practical experiences that are linked to vocational areas. Skills for Work courses help young people to develop their self-confidence. Drummond currently offer Travel & Tourism, Lab Science and Sport & Recreation at Level 4/5. Pupils are assessed unit by unit – there is no final exam.

• National Progression Award (NPAs) - are available in a variety of sectors, from Construction and Childcare to areas such as Digital Literacy and Social Software. They're aimed at assessing a defined set of skills and knowledge in specialist vocational areas. We offer NPA level 5 in Business & IT – there is no final exam for this course.

National 5 or Level 5?

• Shifting emphasis on National and Higher and AH qualifications

– account for less than 10% of SQA catalogue.

• Schools can look at alternatives eg. Skills for Work, NPA

qualifications and Youth work programmes

• Additional awards can be generated through evidence from

core taught subjects

• 55 National 5’s

• 750+ qualifications at level 5 / 800 at level 6

What is the SCQF?

• Level?

• Credit points?

• Insight tariff points?

• A way of describing and comparing qualifications. Levels from 1-12 (difficulty) and credit points (how much work is involved)

• National 5 = SCQF level 5

• Advanced Higher = SCQF Level 7

• A higher has 24 SCQF credit points = 240 hours of learning

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Why are we participating in the SCQF programme?

• Raise awareness of alternative curriculum courses available to our students outside of the traditional SQA National Qualifications.

• Further educate families so they understand and can contribute when supporting student coursing choices.

• Meets the remit of DYW very well as it shows pupils the range of courses available.

School Bronze/Silver/Gold Ambassadors Programme

• The Project: To develop a nationwide programme in schools to raise awareness and understanding of the SCQF

• The Aim: to provide schools with the capacity “in-house” to raise awareness and levels of understanding of the Framework. A need to build capacity for all schools to get the message to parents and pupils.

• The Benefits: supporting flexible learning pathways for learners as they plan their learner journey, understanding the many different learning programmes on the Framework and how these can be compared against standard traditional qualifications. Resources and sharing of best practice across Scotland.

What is the Bronze/Silver/Gold ambassador programme?

• Over 115 schools in Scotland signed up

• 5 criteria to meet Bronze level standard

• 1. SLT meet with Donnie from SCQF

• 2. Pupil ambassadors highlighted (Toma, Artur, Rose, Rachel and Hadassa)

• 3. SCQF information on school website

• 4. Begin work on an alternative curriculum course pathway

• 5. Evidence of partnership working

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBiWsOXMzyE

BGE S1-S2

S3 Elective Modern Studies

N3/4/5 Modern Studies

24 SCQF Points

N3 = 12 TP

N4 = 33 TP

N5 (A) = 84 TP

Higher Modern Studies

24 SCQF Points

Higher (a) =

204 TP

People and Society

Scottish Studies

24 SCQF Points

L4 Pass = 33 TP

L5 Pass = 64 TP

Philosophy

Criminology

Social science

Level 6

24 SCQF Points

160 TP

Adv Modern

Studies 32 SCQF Points

Adv H (A) 480 TP

University CoursesPolitics

Social SciencesSociology

Criminology Law

College Courses HNC/HND

Police Studies Legal services

with Police Studies

Modern Studies Pathways at Drummond Community High School

KEYTP= Tariff

pointsSCQF=

Scottish Credit

Qualifications Framework

Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

BGE S1-S2

S3 Elective (Bank N3 &

N4 FIP)

N3/4/5 PE

24 SCQF Points

N3 = 12 TP

N4 = 33 TP

N5 (A) = 84 TP

Higher PE

24 SCQF Points

Higher (a) =

204 TP

Skills for Work

Sport & Recreation Course Level 4/5

24 SCQF Points

L4 Pass = 33 TP

L5 Pass = 64 TP

NPA Exercise and Fitness Leadership

Level 6

18 SCQF Points

120 TP

Adv Higher PE 32 SCQF Points

Adv H (A) 480 TP

University Courses

PE TeacherPhysio

College Courses HNC/HND

Sport & FitnessSports

Coaching

Physical Education Pathways at Drummond Community High School

KEYTP= Insight Tariff points

SCQF= Scottish Credit

Qualifications Framework

Level 5 Level 6 Level 7Click here

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Schools College Partnership (SCP)

• Schools work alongside Edinburgh College to deliver courses whilst still at school

• College course take the place of 1 course

• Most courses run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for S4-S6 pupils

• Provides a different learning environment to school

• Helps to prepare students for the next pathway after school

• Meet new people and make friends

• A range of courses and levels are available – some may not run due to Covid restrictions being in place

• Students will miss a small amount of time from another course to allow for travel to College.

• Information of courses available contained in the course choice book

How to Apply?

• Look at the courses available in the course choice booklet

• View the on-line prospectus -https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses/schools

• Discuss at coursing interview if this is the right Pathway for you

• Think about where you want to end up – does this pathway support that?

• The link below is useful to see how careers and college link together

• https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/Schools/career-coach

• Speak to Lisa Walker Careers Advisor – lisa.walker@sds.co.uk

• The Edinburgh JET Academy has run successfully for many years.

• Pupils are matched to a workplace where they undertake a work placement with an employer in a sector of their choice.

• JET pupils attend their placement on a Friday and will normally miss classes in PE/PSE/RMPS,.

• Pupils will work towards an SQA Employability Award at SCQF Level 4 for two periods while in school.

Who is it for?

• S4 or S5 Summer Leavers

• Must have good attendance

• Able to travel independently

• Able to behave appropriately with peers and in the workplace – physical and remote

• Working at SCQF Level 4 (supported to gain Level 3 English)

• Interested in a vocational pathway – FA, MA or college for example

JET - Timeline

JET will be delivered in two sections 1. August to December: • Development of Employability skills through work-based learning and virtual work experience.

2. December to School leaving: • Available Placements will be targeted to S4 and S5 summer leavers• Placement 1 day per week – Friday• Engagement with JET team – group delivery • 1:1 work – transition planning • MYWOW Profile completion • Complete Princes Trust Qualification – TBC• Engagement with DYW 3-day project of employability skills, interview preparation and CV

surgeries to prepare young people for leaving school.

• S5 winter leavers can apply for JET +.

• The programme is designed for young people who are focused on gaining practical experience from a full-time work placement.

• As part of JET+ young people will meet with employers, training providers, colleges and SDS staff.

• There is an opportunity to gain a Certificate of Work Readiness.

• JET + has 100% success rate in progressing young people into a positive destination.

Five Parts to the Programme:

JET + 2021 – 2022 session S5 Winter Leavers

Virtual Workbooks: Young people can pick a sector of choice. Employer/Training providers will also have an input.

MyWOW Tasks for each MYWOW section to ensure their profile is completed to a high level.

JET school visit: Support completion of tasks and transition planning. Getting to know young people and their career pathway

Business Engagement: Including mock interview, CV checks and industry insights.

Placement: When it is safe to do so available placements will be targeted to S5 Winter Leavers. We are waiting on guidelines regarding reopening of schools to support our decision making.

Who is it for?

• S5 Winter Leaver 2021

• Able to have good attendance

• Able to travel independently

• Able to behave appropriately with peers and in the workplace –physical and remote

• Working at SCQF Level 4

• Interested in a vocational pathway – FA, MA or college for example

S4/S5 - Foundation Apprenticeships

• Foundation Apprenticeships are work-based learning

opportunities for senior-phase secondary school pupils.

• Two year course starting at the beginning of S5.

• Year one – takes place at College

• Year two – work based placement

• It is a chance to get valuable work experience and gain

an industry recognised qualification.

• It also lets pupils try out a career while they are still at

school.

• Information session tomorrow with Lisa Walker 11-12

What not to do……

• Don’t choose to be with your friends

• Don’t choose thinking you will get a particular teacher

• Don’t choose thinking it will be OK and easy to change your mind

Next Steps

• Look at the Course Choice booklet –

https://drummondhigh.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/senior-phase-course-

choice-booklet-2021-22.pdf

• Look at the Edinburgh College prospectus -

https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses/schools

• ‘My World of Work’ website: http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk for careers advice or make an appointment to see one of the SDS advisors based in school.

• Foundation Apprenticeships - Edinburgh College http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/schools/are-you-still-at-school/foundation-apprenticeships

Next Steps

• Read information sheet on JET - https://drummondhigh.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/jet-

2021-2022-course-information.docx

• Read information sheet on JET+ if you will be a Christmas Leaver in December 2021 -

https://drummondhigh.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/jet-winter-leaver-programme-2021.docx

• Look at the different Pathways in the course choice booklet, think about which ones might suit

you

• Do some research on some of the jobs that focus on types of jobs available

• Ask your teachers to tell you about the courses you are interested in

• Keep your options open, study a range of subjects

• Use your latest tracking and recommendations to pick courses

Questions?