Mearns Castle High School S4/5 Options Presentation February 2016

Mearns Castle High School S4/5 Options Presentation February 2016 Head Teacher: Dean Smith Roseann Cartledge S4 Year Head Fiona McLachlan Vocational Programme Linda Clinton Foundation Apprenticeships Ian Phillips S5 Year Head

Choices to Make

SUBJECT TEACHERS PUPIL SUPPORT TEACHERS CAREERS ADVISOR INFORMED CHOICES INTERNET PARENTS UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES

Supporting Pupils for Option Choices

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

Supporting Pupils Option Choices Careers Library Careers Fair Careers Talk Careers Interviews

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

S4 What s Different? S5 Pupils studied 8 subjects Pupils had 6 or 7 single periods a day Pupils will have studied subjects over 2 years Students may have managed homework and study in a couple of hours a week They will now drop 3 of those subjects and study 5 They will now have 3 double periods in each subject They will now have only a year to study their subjects They will now have to study more regularly to stay on top of courses When picking subjects in S2, Maths French & English were compulsory English is still compulsory, Maths & French are not.

Sample S5 Time Table 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. 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

LEVEL SUBJECT AH H N5 Other English National 5 Maths National 5 French National 5 History National 5 Biology National 5 Business Management National 5 Practical Craft Skills National 5 Chemistry National 5 Proposed career/area of interest If you have any special requests or concerns please note them overleaf. 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

SCQF Level 4 Contact Mr MacFarlane for more info Angling and the Aquatic Environment at SCQF Level 3 Angling Participation Aquatic Environments: An Investigation Assist with an Event

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 opportunity 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

Programme Details 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

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)

Horticulture, Hospitality & Landscaping Fashion & Design Cake Decoration Courses - SCQF Available Level 4 Fashion Brand Retailing - University Level 1 Grow, Cook and Eat - SCQF Level 1 Hair Care Creative Construction, Professional & Health Beauty & Digital Cookery Engineering Industries - SCQF & Level & Energy Music 5 Applied Anatomy - SCQF Level 7 Shoestring Barbering Building Early Computer Services Cookery - Education Games SCQF Level Engineering and Childcare - SCQF 3 Level - - SCQF 5 SCQF Level 5 Level 4 Timber First Photography Hair, Building Aid Aviation Business Beauty Decking Animal (HSE) Services and Care & - SCQF Finance - SCQF Make-Up Engineering Level Level 6 65 - SCQF - SCQF Level Level 5 6 Sports Forensic Building Accounting Science Services Engineering SCQF Level 6 6 Photography: Hairdressing - SCQF Level 7 Health Airport Human Animal Social Resources Care Operations Digital SCQF Level Care Imaging 4 and Law Level - SCQF 6 SCQF Level 6 Sport Construction Crafts 4 Human Professional Hairdressing and Recreation Level Body 6 Structure Theatre Design - SCQF and Preparation SCQF Level Level 4 Function - 5 SCQF SCQF Level Level 8 Sport Construction and Recreation Crafts - SCQF Level 55 6 Playwork Make-Up - SCQF Artistry Level and 5 Beauty Therapy - SCQF Vehicle Politics Construction Systems - SCQF Level Industry 6 Crafts - SCQF Level 5 Sound Level 4 Automotive Production - SCQF Level 6 Psychology Construction - Skills SCQF Skills - SCQF Certificate 6 Level 4 Scheme - SCQF Cycle Sociology T.V. Nail Level Production Art Maintenance - SCQF Level 4 SCQF - Level SCQF City 5 6 Level & Guilds 5/6 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

Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher Subject From N5 A pass From N5 C Pass

Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher Subject From N5 A pass From N5 C Pass English 95% 60%

Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher Subject From N5 A pass From N5 C Pass English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28%

Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher Subject From N5 A pass From N5 C Pass English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35%

Progression to Higher 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%

Progression to Higher 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%

Progression to Higher 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%

Progression to Higher 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%

The message from this is 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.

However These are statistics Statistics make general statements about general results Each pupil is an individual An individual can make their own statement

Be Informed The overall message from this is 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 opportunities 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

6 th Year the differences Transitional year 3 Academic subjects 1 Elective Preparation for the wider world Independent learning Responsibility

LEVEL S5 S6 2016-2017 SUBJECT AH H Prelim English A Maths B French Spanish Biology Administration A N5 A A B B B A Other PE Studies Modern Studies Proposed career/area of interest English/Languages If you have any special requests or concerns please note them overleaf. Student s Signature B A Interviewing Teacher A A Community Involvement

Timeline for S5 Monday 7th March S5 Reports issued Tuesday 8th March Friday 18 th March S5 Option Interviews S5 Option Forms returned by Monday 21 st 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 Open to S6 pupils who take: 2 AH Courses and a Higher from a range of Science & Technology courses Higher or Advanced Higher Maths required Interdisciplinary Project

Scottish Baccalaureate in Languages Open to S6 pupils who take: 2 AH Courses and a Higher from a range of French, Spanish, English courses Higher or Advanced H English is essential Interdisciplinary Project

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

Mearns Castle High School For Further Info Contact Roseann Cartledge/ Ian Phillips 0141 577 2300