S4/5 Curriculum Evening

Prayer Lord, We pray for our young people as they begin to make important choices in their lives. May they be blessed with the strength, confidence and determination to nurture their gifts and develop their talents to the full. St. Columba……….pray for us.

St Columba’s High School, Gourock Thursday 18th January 2018 S4/5 Curriculum Evening S4/5S5/6 St Columba’s High School, Gourock Thursday 18th January 2018

Planning the Curriculum Pathway Where do we want to go? University College Apprenticeship Training Job Something else

How do we get there?

Appropriate levels of study Advice on appropriate levels of study will be informed by a young person’s progress before the end of S4/5 This will be informed by a range of evidence from classwork, homework, assessment, and overall skills development

The Subjects S5 - Five subjects for qualifications + RE S6 – Four subjects for qualifications + RE

S5/6 Proposed Options Graphic Communication N5/H/AH Design & Manufacture N5/H/AH Practical Woodwork N4/N5 PE N5/H/AH Health & Food Technology H Art & Design N5/H/AH Photography H Hospitality: Practical Cookery N4/N5 Hospitality: Practical Cake Craft N5 *Fashion & Textiles N5 *Enterprise & Employability NPA *Sports Leadership SCQF L5 *Health Sector (skills for work) NPA *will run subject to uptake Subjects in red may be consortium English N5/H/AH French N5/H Spanish N5/H/AH History N5/H/AH Geography N5/H Modern Studies N5/H Biology N5 Human Biology H/AH Chemistry N5/H/AH Physics N5/H/AH Admin & IT N5/H Computing N5/H/AH Business Management N5/H RMPS H Drama H Music N5/H/AH Music Technology N5

S5/6 Options Other options open to senior students include – Vocational courses at West College Scotland National Qualifications at West College Scotland (ie. Higher Psychology) Foundation Apprenticeships Modern Apprenticeships Distance learning courses Flexible Work Placements

S4/5S5/6 Key Dates 2nd – 4th February Tutorial Weekend S4/5/6 Reports issued –February Interviews with Guidance Teacher Easter School Masterclasses prior to SQA Exams

Supporting Achievement & Attainment Tracking Groups and Mentoring (3 rounds) Tracking meetings with PTs following Prelims Study Skills Interventions Supported Study, Easter School, Tutorial Weekend Planning Career Pathways

Supported Study, Easter School, Study Weekend

Tutorial Weekend 2nd – 4th Feb SQA Higher and National 5 subjects at Lochgoilhead Activity Centre Transport, tuition, accommodation, a stationary pack, resources, all meals and an outdoor activity on the Saturday £80 (reduced from £143) Sign-up sheet

Further Information National Qualifications: www.sqa.org.uk/cfeforparents What you can do to support your child, visit: www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk Scottish Government videos on impact of CfE www.engageforeducation.org/cfefilms A mobile friendly site, which offers a wide range of information about career and learning opportunities in Scotland www.planitplus.net Making the most of career potential throughout life www.myworldofwork.co.uk https://www.mappit.org.uk/ Modern Apprenticeships https://workit.info/ Work Placements

Support from Pastoral Care Team Miss Anne Friel West College Scotland – Vocational Courses Mrs Sandra Gardner West College Scotland – Foundation Apprenticeships Mrs Sharron Rodger Inverclyde Council – Modern Apprenticeships Mr Robert Lamb - Enterprise Education Development Officer for Inverclyde

Support from Pastoral Care Team Miss Anne Friel

West College Scotland – Vocational Courses Mrs Sandra Gardner

West College Scotland – Foundation Apprenticeships Mrs Sharron Rodger

FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS West College Scotland Sharron Rodger

HOW DOES IT WORK? 2 year programmes (starting in S5) to gain an industry recognised qualification Achieve an NC/NPA - same level as a Higher Complete some units of an SVQ 1 of your subject choices Combination of school, college and work placement PPE/PVG and travel costs will be covered for pupils

FRAMEWORKS OFFERED 2018 - 2020 Frameworks been chosen from where there are skills gaps/shortages Give examples of jobs from each framework

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Engineering Aerospace Engineering Marine Engineering Electrical Engineering Technician Civil Engineering Civil Engineer Construction Manager Structural Engineer Scientific Technologies Laboratory Technician Clinical Research Business Skills Personal Assistant Legal Secretary Project Manager Business Development Executive IT Software Development Computer Games Tester Software Developer Network Manager Creative & Digital Media Web Editor Digital Marketing Manager Video Producer Social Services Children & Young People Early Years Assistant Residential Childcare Worker Teacher Social Services & Healthcare Working with Adults with Learning Disabilities Working with Vulnerable Adults Social Work Food & Drink Operations Product Development Manager Diagnostics Technician Sales Manager Frameworks been chosen from where there are skills gaps/shortages Give examples of jobs from each framework

PROGRESSION Where could a FA take you? Straight to work A modern apprenticeship A graduate level apprenticeship College or university

UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION Foundation Apprenticeships are currently accepted as entry requirements for courses at:

Employers

Higher Level – SCQF Level 6 Why should I apply? You will study a Foundation Apprenticeship alongside your other senior phase subjects like Highers and Advanced Highers Industry is telling education that something needs to change – jobs require more than just academic ability It will offer various pathways – MA, College/Uni, employment You will have experienced College life Your CV will stand out from the crowd when seeking employment Higher Level – SCQF Level 6

Inverclyde Council – Modern Apprenticeships Mr Robert Lamb - Enterprise Education Development Officer for Inverclyde

A proper job with a proper employer - many of Scotland’s biggest and best businesses are involved. Each year there are more than 25,500 Modern Apprenticeship starts in Scotland – which will increase to 30,000 by 2020. Over 15,000 companies offer Modern Apprenticeships, including many of Scotland’s top employers. As well as large national companies – small to medium sized companies and family firms across Scotland also offer apprenticeships. Modern Apprenticeships can be for new or existing employees.

There are a massive range of apprenticeships available depending on what you want to do - everything from engineering and construction to health and social care, automotive and digital technology. Apprenticeships are not just for boys – last year 41 per cent of apprentices were females. Different apprenticeships take different lengths of time to complete – some can take up to four years.

A real job that earns you real pay. Modern Apprenticeships are jobs with structured training. Employers pay the wages and SDS contributes towards the cost of training. UK Government sets the national minimum wage for apprentices – but many employers pay above this.

Gaining skills and hands-on experience you work towards a qualification that is valued by industry and can get your career moving. Modern Apprenticeships are designed with industry – so the skills apprentices learn are the ones that employers want.

Level 5 Apprenticeship Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Honours Degree to Masters Equivalent to: HND to Ordinary Degree Higher Advanced Higher National 5 There are four different levels of qualification available from National 5 to Honours or Masters degree level – so there are opportunities to progress and develop.

gives you a job with training learn important new skills improve prospects gain a qualification build confidence gives you a job with training learn important new skills The word is getting out almost 98% of the MAs when asked recently said it was a useful experience and over ¾ said it was very useful. So if you want to get started in the career of you choice find out more about a MA from your Skills Developments Scotland Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeship.scot form more information and to search and apply for vacancies We survey apprentices and these are the main reasons why they say they started their apprenticeships: To improve their prospects To gain a qualification To build their confidence To get a job with training And to learn important new skills

Visit apprenticeships.scot The word is getting out almost 98% of the MAs when asked recently said it was a useful experience and over ¾ said it was very useful. So if you want to get started in the career of you choice find out more about a MA from your Skills Developments Scotland Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot form more information and to search and apply for vacancies

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