Senior School Options Evening Thursday 22nd of February 2018

Format of the evening Welcome - Mrs Edgerton The Senior Phase curriculum and Learner Pathways - Mr Mochan Wider Achievement & Supporting Positive Destinations - Mrs Hayes An SQA Perspective - Karen Sproull Progression in the Senior Phase: A Faculty Example - Mr Furniss, F.H. of Business and Computing College Partnerships - Mr Carstairs

Less than 1 ½ days missed - 8 lessons (approx.) Pupil Group Average attendance In a 10 week term* . . . Top 20% of year group (36 pupils) 97.49% Less than 1 ½ days missed - 8 lessons (approx.) Those on course for 8 Nat 5s (71 pupils) 96.87% Just over 1 ½ days missed - 10 lessons (approx.) Top 50% of year group (87 pupils) 96.21% Almost 2 days missed - 12 lessons Lower 50% of year group 86.74% More than 6 ½ days missed - 40 lessons Lowest 20% of year group 73.98% More than 13 days missed - 78 lessons

Preparing For This Session’s SQA Examinations SQA Assignments school deadlines begin in March SQA examination diet begins on 30th of April Unit Assessment initial deadline in May

Supports Available Class lessons Supported Study Programme PST Support Blairvadach Study Weekends (January and March) S4 Core Period Study Skills Subject Support Spring Revision Programme Reporting Tracking reports in October, February and March Full report in November Show My Homework Parents’ Evenings September November February

Senior Phase: S4-S6 S4: 8 courses (National 3, National 4 and National 5) National 3 & 4 - internally assessed; no external SQA examination National 5 - internal assessments OR external SQA examination (DIFFERENT AWARDS) National Progression Awards (N.P.A.): unit based courses – no S5: 5 courses (National 4, National 5 and Higher) National 5 and Higher levels - coursework assessed by the SQA and an external SQA examination OR internal assessments (DIFFERENT AWARDS) National Progression Awards (N.P.A.) S6: 4 or 5 courses (National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher) As above

Learner Pathways - Progression Progression - depth Maths N5 in S4, Maths Higher in S5, Maths Advanced Higher in S6 Progression - breadth Art Nat 5 in S4, Art Higher in S5, Photography Higher in S6 Alternative pathways N.P.A. Qualifications - practical and vocational in nature (Computer Games Development, Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security, etc.) Vocational college courses – two afternoons per week; fitted into school options columns so that other subjects are not compromised

Learner Pathways – Learner 1 (Depth) Nat 5 English Maths Chemistry Nat 5 Physics History Music Computing Media S5 Higher English Higher Maths Higher Chemistry Higher Physics Higher Music S6 Advanced Higher Physics Advanced Higher Chemistry Advanced Higher Maths

Learner Pathways – Learner 2 (Depth, Breadth) Nat 5 English Nat 4 Maths Nat 4 Music Art Nat 5 French Nat 5 Biology Nat 5 Chemistry PE S5 Higher English Vocational Course – College National 5 Music Higher Higher French S6 Higher Music Advanced Higher Physics Chemistry Higher Photography

Learner Pathways – Learner 3 (Depth, Breadth, Alternative Pathways) English Nat 3 Maths Nat 4 Drama Nat 4 French Nat 4 Geography Nat 5 PE Nat 4 History Art & Design S5 National 5 Personal Finance Maths – Level 4 National 5 History Geography College: National 4 Skills for work - Automotive S6 Higher Modern Studies French

The Options Process – getting it right Research is the key! www.planitplus.net www.myworldofwork.co.uk Seek Advice – Pastoral Care Teacher School Careers Advisor – Kate McMahon Subject teachers Speak to family members / family friends

The Options Process – where are we? All Curricular Principal Teachers present at Assemblies (Feb - March) on Senior Phase Subjects available within their curricular area. Senior Phase Option Booklets issued in March. All students complete a mock form in late March “Free choice” rather than subjects arranged in columns; May be possible (though not guaranteed) to give a greater number of students their top 5 choices; All students will attend an individual options interview with their Pastoral Care Teacher in June in order to complete a second options form, with subjects now arranged into columns. The new Senior Phase Timetable will begin in late May/early June (date T.B.C.)

The Options Process Key advice Pick five best qualifications from S4 to take on into S5 Avoid “crashing” a subject until S6 Be aware of entry requirements for: University or college courses; Training or vocational programmes.

The Options Process – where next? Re-coursing will take place during August following the publication of SQA exam results. Students who wish to change their options are encouraged to come into school around the time that results are published to speak to Pastoral Care (date: TBC). Any further re-coursing will take place during the first week of term in August.

Partnerships Partnerships are essential to us being able to deliver many of the experiences of the Senior Phase for pupils. These include; Glasgow Caledonian University AH Hub Other surrounding secondary schools Local College Providers Skills Development Scotland (Careers Service)

Tracking of Progress in the Senior School October – initial tracking report issued to parents November – full report issued to parents November/December – targeted S4-S6 Parents Evening January – S4-6 Prelims February – tracking report issued to parents March – S5-6 parents evening March – Final Tracking Report Issued (SQA ESTIMATES)

Target Setting with S5/6 Pupils At each tracking point in the session, teaching staff discuss individual targets with their students. An on-track grade is discussed – this is the grade that students are currently working at and is evidence based on classwork / assessments etc. A target grade is set – this is an aspirational grade that the student should be working towards.

Wider Achievement in the Senior Phase Duke of Edinburgh Awards Saltire Awards – Volunteering Mentoring and Literacy Programme Youth Philanthropy Initiative Primary School Placements

Supporting Positive Destinations Pastoral Care Team Careers Advisor – Kate McMahon – Skills Development Scotland

Thinking Beyond the Options Process Research is vital Online research – University and College Courses – check the entry requirements – are they looking for particular subjects? Drop-in Careers Advisor Service – each Thursday in the Library at lunchtime. This will be extended further next session.

Support in Action – session 2018/19 UCAS Application – Information Evening, workshops, presentations on Personal Statements. College Application and Apprenticeship Workshops – December and January. Mock interviews – College and UCAS. Employer visits within and outwith school.

Context: University of Glasgow Widening Access Widening Participation criteria? Reside in SIMD20/40 postcode Schools with low progression to HE Time spent in care / estranged Carer Asylum seekers / refugees In receipt of EMA In receipt of free school meals Adult returners to Education via an Access course Entrants from College First in family to enter HE

Pre-Entry Programmes and selection criteria Top-Up Programme (S5/S6, 60 schools) FOCUS West: normally 3+ Highers; LA-funded: HE & FE applicants; whole S5 or S6 cohort UoG Summer School (S5 or S6, 67 schools) Whole cohort in target schools; UoG offer-holders Reach (S4-S6, 100 schools) Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Vet. Medicine; 6 Nat 5s in S4; commitment and interest in subject; 5 Highers in S5 (not for Law: on course to achieve adjusted tariff by end of S6) Access to a Career (S4-S6, 95 schools) Accounting/Finance, Education, Engineering; 6 Nat 5s in S4; commitment and interest in subject; 4-5 Highers in S5-6 (potential to achieve adjusted tariff) Early Secondary Programme (S1-S3, 40 schools) Reach: For professions, can help with admissions, tell us if you aren’t doing it. Summer School: First year university experience on campus, can help with admissions. More details incoming. Care Leavers: Must check box on UCAS indicating you are a care leaver. Financial and accommodation support available as well as advice. Contact Dan Keenan.

Employability Input – Session 2018/19 UCAS Application and College Application Support Visits from Employers – different Industries represented Workshops with Employers and Employability Staff Mock Interviews for University, College & Employment Targeted Work Experience

Work Experience Opportunities Students are able to self-find work experience opportunities. If these take place during school holidays then no health and safety checks are required. If the placement is for during the school term, Glasgow City Council must carry out formal health and safety checks before the placement can begin.

Work Experience Opportunities Students will complete a Skills and Aspirations Audit in August. From this information we are looking to target work experience provision during S4, S5 and S6. More information will be issued at the start of the session about Work Experience.

How you can help We are looking to create a bank of parents who would be willing to help with our employability programme. This could include; speaking to a small group of students about your career, advising on interview skills or even simply providing a short insight in your career. If you think you could help in anyway, please leave your email address and name on the sheets at the front on your way out.

Advance Warning: S5/6 Which Way Now Evening (Information event for parents and students on UCAS, College and Apprenticeships) September 2018

Thank you for attending Thank you for attending. Please remember to check out the school website and Twitter page for updates on Careers and Employability. Tonight’s presentation will be available on-line soon. For more information: Follow us on twitter: @HyndlandSec Visit our website: www.hyndland-sec.glasgow.sch.uk