1. Mearns Castle High School S4/5 Options Presentation January 2017
Head Teacher: Dean Smith
Steven Sorley – S5 Year Head
Jillian Davis – Vocational Programme
Gail Paterson – Foundation Apprenticeships
Steven Hale – S4 Year Head

2. Progression to S6
Steven Sorley DHT

3. 6th Year – the differences
Transitional year
3 Academic subjects
1 Elective
Preparation for the wider world
Further develop Independent learning
Additional Responsibilities

4. Vocational Programme

5. S5 Option Forms returned by Monday 20th March
Timeline for S5
Monday 6th March – S5 Reports issued
Tuesday 7th March – Friday 17th March S5 Option Interviews
S5 Option Forms returned by Monday 20th March

6. Opportunities in Sixth Year
Posts of responsibility – Pupil Leadership Team
House System – House Captains
Committees
Academic family
Peer Mentoring/Buddy
Community Involvement
Young Enterprise
Vocational Courses
Work Experience

7. Scottish Baccalaureate

8. 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

9. 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

10. Scottish Baccalaureate in Expressive Arts
Open to S6 pupils who take:
2 AH Courses and a Higher from a range of Drama, Art & Design, Media, Music, Drama and English courses
Higher or Advanced H English is essential
Interdisciplinary Project

11. Scottish Baccalaureate: Interdisciplinary Project
Carry out an extensive research project
Breadth, depth, challenge, interdependence from the chosen combinations
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)

12. Mearns Castle High School
For Further Info…
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13. New Options Available
Jillian Davis
Vocational Programme

15. 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

16. 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 on the website)

17. “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”

18. 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.

19. Programme Details 2.5 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons, Thursday all day,
2 half days
Tuesday/Thursday afternoons
Friday morning
Periods 1,2,3
Transport provided or travel expenses reimbursed

20. Programme Details
Opportunity to gain qualifications and practical experience
Most courses run from August to May
Progress reports provided
Attendance/attitude/performance monitored
Courses do not run on school holidays or in-service days.

21. Benefits of Vocational Courses
Relevant for career / work
Practical
New Environment / opportunity to try college
Treated as an adult (responsibility)
Qualifications – Access, National 4, National 5, National Progression Awards, Higher, National Certificate & University Level 1 & 2.

22. some places available to S4
Open to S5 and S6 pupils
some places available to S4

23. Our Partners Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College
West College Scotland
Glasgow Caledonian University
Encroute Catering
Neilston Development Trust
Riverside Studios
U Concept

24. Access and Continued Learning
Courses Available:
Access and Continued Learning
ESOL
Animal Care
Aviation & Travel
Airport Operations
Up in the air and on the ground

25. Courses Available - Cont:
Business & Finance
Accounting
Business Skills
Financial Services
Human Resources and Law

26. Courses Available - Cont: Care, Health, Life Sciences & Social Care
Applied Anatomy
Early Education and Childcare
First Aid
Forensic Science
Health and Social Care
Human Body Structure and Function
Introduction to Nursing
Pharmacy Services
Playwork and Childcare
Psychology
Social Services and Healthcare (Adult Services)
Social Services Children and Young people

27. Courses Available - Cont:
Community and Flexible Learning
Youth Work – SCQF Level 6
Construction & Engineering
Building Services Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Crafts
Construction Industry Crafts
Construction Management
Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS)
Engineering Systems

28. Courses Available - Cont: Creative, Digital Industries & Music
Computer Games Development
ICT Hardware Systems Support
ICT Software
Photography
Professional Theatre Preparation
Sound Production
Television Production
Urban Music

29. Courses Available - Cont:
Fashion & Design
Fashion Brand Retailing
Hair & Beauty
Barbering
Hair, Beauty and Make-Up
Hairdressing
Fantasy Make Up
Make-Up Artistry and Beauty Therapy

30. Courses Available - Cont: Horticulture, Hospitality & Landscaping
Craft Bakery
Grow Cook and Eat
Introduction to Food Service Skills
Professional Cookery
Shoestring Cookery

31. Courses Available - Cont:
Nautical
Maritime Skills
Personal Development
Comedy through Confidence
Transitions Programme
Retail
Retailing
Sports
Sport and Recreation: Outdoor Sports

32. Courses Available - Cont:
Unformed and Emergency Services
Vehicle Systems
Automotive Skills
Cycle Maintenance (Bicycle)
Vehicle Maintenance

34. Applying for a course Register interest with Pupil Support PT
Complete application form, (including parental consent) – see Pupil Support PT
Interview
School report

35. The Vocational Training Programme booklet can be downloaded from:

36. Foundation Apprenticeships
New Options Available
Gail Paterson
Foundation Apprenticeships

37. Senior Phase Pathways: Foundation Apprenticeships Gail Paterson

38. What are they? Same level as Highers – more points however
2 year programmes to gain an industry recognised qualification.
Open to pupils starting S5.
Currently 9 frameworks offered by Glasgow colleges.
New frameworks being added.
Combine school, college and work placement.
Higher A 204
Higher B 180
FA = 330 – 410
Engineering = 410+

39. Options Available…

40. How do they work? Overall Yr. 1: S5
Programme becomes one of your Option choices
Yr. 1: S5
You attend College 2 half days per week
4 days per week in school
Yr. 2: S6
You attend school 3.5 or 4 days per week
1 day per week with an employer

41. Employer Engagement:

42. Progression opportunities…
FAST TRACK MODERN APPRENTICESHIP
COLLEGE HNC/HND
EMPLOYMENT
UNIVERSITY
FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP

43. University Uptake:

44. Eligibility Criteria?
Students are expected to have an interest in developing greater awareness of the industry with a potential desire to pursue as a career
Students must be capable of working at Level 6 (Higher) over S5 and S6
Some Frameworks require these to include English and Maths
Programme lasts 2 years. No Foundation Apprenticeship qualification or part qualification if participants leave early

45. Why should I apply?
Industry is telling education that something needs to change
Increasingly jobs require much more than academic qualifications
At the end of S6 you will have gained invaluable industry experience
You will have experienced College Life
You will have gained competitive advantage for routes to employment and/or future learning
You will have an industry designed, led and supported qualification – at Higher Level

46. Follow us:
Glasgow Foundation Apprenticeships
@GlasFoundAppren

47. Senior Phase Pathways: Foundation Apprenticeships Gail Paterson

48. Supporting Pupils for Option Choices
S4 to S5 Option time
Supporting Pupils for Option Choices

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

50. Supporting Pupil’s Option Choices
Parents’ Meeting & Tracking Report (Oct)
S4 Work Experience Programme
PSE Options Programme
S4 Assembly Presentations (Vocational, FA, Options Process)
Final Report (S4) (Friday 27th January)
The Way Ahead Booklets (School Website – online only)

51. Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices
When choosing options we offer support through…
Careers Library
Careers Fair
Careers Talk
Careers Interviews

52. Options Presentation Evening (available online after this evening)
Pupil Support Teacher Interviews
(31st January – 9th February)
Completed Option Forms (by 16th Feb)
Renegotiate choice if necessary (Aug)

53. S4 What’s Different? S5 h Routine crucial
Pupils studied 8 subjects
They will now drop 3 of those subjects and study 5
Pupils had 6 or 7 single periods a day
They will now have 3 double periods in each subject
Pupils will have studied subjects over 2 years
They will now have only a year to study their subjects
Students may have managed homework and study in a couple of hours a week
Routine crucial
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. h

54. 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

55. 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
Bus Man PE
Maths
Tuesday
English
History
PSE
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

56. LEV EL
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
Vocational Option Here _________________________________
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

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

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

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

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

61. Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher Subject English 95% 60%
From N5 – A pass
From N5 – C Pass
English
95%
60%
Maths
82%
28%
Biology
98%
35%
Chemistry
99%
33%

62. Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher Subject English 95% 60%
From N5 – A pass
From N5 – C Pass
English
95%
60%
Maths
82%
28%
Biology
98%
35%
Chemistry
99%
33%
Art
97%
47%

63. Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher Subject English 95% 60%
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%

64. Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher Subject English 95% 60%
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%

65. 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 chance in some subjects but much less in others.

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

67. The overall message from this is …
Be Informed
Be Ambitious
Be Committed

68. Post-School Plans
Check entry requirements with colleges and universities:
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69. 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
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