Senior phase progression Andy Travis Head Teacher, Meldrum Academy

Meldrum Academy

Rationale for CfE This curriculum will –Improve learning and teaching –Raise standard of achievement for all –Improve literacy, numeracy and health and well being of all

School journey A long and winding road –Not linear but the school community moved together –Have taken opportunities to stop, catch our breath and regroup –Main message to all – this curriculum will keep evolving –At all times keep up the conversation with pupils, parents, staff and partners.

BGE to senior phase Developing approaches to L&T across the school –HOTS & systems thinking –Meldrum taxonomy –I see, I think, I wonder –Good practice reports Emphasis on skills development –Within faculties –Literacy & numeracy – school & cluster approaches –Health & well being- HWB survey, Seasons for Growth, Transitions Interdisciplinary learning – within & between faculties

Professional Learning School working groups. Leading learning for other staff. Provide numerous leadership opportunities Job embedded & context specific (school/cluster) Mini lessons or good practice based around specific learning goals Encourage other teachers to try it and see For teachers led by teachers

Design Faculty – sketchbook

Faculty of Design - Art & Design + Design Technology Development of agreed common skills – drawing & designing Transition project P7-S1-S3. Inset for primary colleagues Profiling tool – reflective record of skills development, communication between teacher and student

Capacity Building Courses Skills development S1-S3- Learning, life & work. Group work (Primary project style) 2 periods/week Planned and delivered by teams of teachers. 8 week blocks Research and investigation skills RISK Energy Oil/gas/renewables Finance Journalism Opito Lego challenge Youth & Philanthropy Initiative -YPI

S3 BGE Personalisation –Limited choice –Keep all options open for Senior Phase Develop skills for the senior phase Base courses on E&O’s at level 3&4 Science with Chemistry, Social Subjects with History, Business with Finance, ICT with Admin, Technology

Senior phase - Partnership FE colleges – North East Scotland College NC & H+ courses H+ Courses – Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Admin/ICT, Electronics, Computing S5 3 or 4 Higher courses & 6 HNC credits S6 1 or 2 H or AH courses & 6 HNC credits School teaches ‘top-up’ engineering maths

English Level 4 Maths Level 5 Graph Comm level 5 Maths Level 4 Physics level 5 Skills for Work College Graph Comm Higher Physics Higher Design and Manf. level 5 College HNC Engineer College HNC Engineer Stephen’s journey In S3 Stephen thought that he could would like to work as a mechanical engineer. In S4 he chose to spend one day a week at local college on practical course. He enjoyed college and joined the H+ scheme in S5. He did Higher maths and the school supported him with classes in engineering maths. He made a presentation to local employers as part of a business engagement evening and then was successful in getting an Oil and Gas Industry apprenticeship with an oil supply company.

Future challenges Personalising learning Professionalising teaching Intelligent accountability Innovation Networking