Dr Sally Middleton Flexible Learning Coordinator (Science)

Background Flexible Science Programme Scottish Government/ Senior Phase Education Pilot Individual Learner Journeys

Flexible Learning versions of Level 1, SCQF Level 7 Courses Disciplines offered Biology Chemistry Computing Science Physics Geosciences What?

Why? Enhance current S6 options Prove academic commitment/ enhance UCAS application “Try before you buy” Reduced workload or increased scope in University 1 st year Direct entry to 2 nd Year Ease transition between school and university Building School/University relationships Proven students starting the next academic year

How? Incorporated within S5/6 choices Advising Sessions Application Forms Course Materials delivered online Practical/Tutorials online or on campus Dedicated support Exams in School/University

Schools Participating Ellon Academy Ellon Academy Ellon Academy Aberdeen Grammar Ellon Academy Aberdeen Grammar Banchory Academy Cults Academy Kemnay Academy Ellon Academy Aberdeen Grammar Banchory Academy Cults Academy

Numbers Number of pupils starting courses per discipline in the last 3 academic years

Participants Comments I am lucky enough to have been offered 3 conditional offers as a result of passing this course It was difficult getting time off of work to attend practical days but they were very educational Given me an awareness of how much of a step up from Secondary School level it is, I would most definitely recommend this course to future 6th years. The best part was getting to learn about what I always wanted to learn at University

Future Development Increase disciplines involved Increase schools participating Expansion into other Local Authority Areas Barriers to expansion

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