1. BOCSH: Looking Outwards, Learning Together December 2017 Grove Academy
Curriculum  developments since 2016 focussing on DSYW
(these are in addition to the traditional events etc- careers ed, careers fair, work experience )
Square pegs in round holes

2. DSYW Aspects Business Breakfast 2016
Employer database established and enhanced participation in delivery of curriculum (esp at current time in IDL, Electives and employability projects- NCR, Microsoft,), identification of Core employability skills that will form the Grove Academy Employability Skills profile.
Joint CPD with PTs and D&A College 
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3. DSYW Curriculum developments
S2 IDL
Computer games development – English, CS, Music, A&D, BS
Hospitality and Tourism -HE, English, Drama (audio file for Unicorn) and Geog
D&A College for taster sessions over 5 week block
S3 Masterclasses
Employability Focus – i.e. Creative Industries in Music
S4 KIKO
employability transition program for pupils with challenging backgrounds
Per capita
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4. S5/6
Plumbing/ Electrical pathway experience - all in positive destinations – stolen by DCC “Future Skills College” Model could work quite easily anywhere  (12)
Fitness Industry Training Academy (FITA) - life guard and Fitness instructor qualifications - nationally recognised - pupils move into direct employment (12)
Coaching Academy- SFA and national coaching qualifications, Referee training (16)
Advanced Engineering Program - NCR involvement and supported by RGU – project based learning – Academic paper
Fitness – per capita
Advanced Engineering Program - NCR involvement and supported by RGU. Pupils design, manufacture and operate a ROV submersible. Initial evidence of impact of project based learning on pupil motivation and engagement is positive. Develops employability skills.
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5. S5/6
Hospitality Placements/ Training program via APEX  (S5/6 2 girls – Mon/Wed pm) – part time jobs - extremely high chance of Modern Apprenticeships
NPAs in Computer Games Design and Cyber Security – 38 pupils last year - Now only Cyber - 19, games coming back.
Working with schools in USA and with Microsoft
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6. S5/6 Electives
Electives program ( 2 periods a week for all S5/6) 4 blocks of 7 weeks, Some single blocks and some whole year. Personalisation and Choice:
Employability aspects –
Barista training (inc work placement)
Getting the Job (including numerous employers)
Presentation and communication skills (Drama dept)
Work experience placements, Hospitality certification (incl Food Hygiene and Customer Service Qualification – HE plus link to college)
Advertising Photography (A&D)
Digital Leaders –Microsoft expert. 
Barista training (inc work placement) barista machine via DSYW via one of Training agencies, who didn’t use it anymore,
Getting the job – S King
Presentation and communication skills (Drama dept),
Work experience placements, Hospitality certification (incl Food Hygiene and Customer Service Qualification – HE plus link to college),
Advertising Photography (A&D),
Digital Leaders – GD – Microsoft expert. 
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7. Digital Leaders
Future delivery of CPD by Digital Leaders (GD’s group on electives) for staff  -they will identify CPD session to staff on One-Note – as E portfolio will be on this
Support for staff from Digital Leaders – to support staff with IT/OneNote
Establishment of Grove Genius Bar  - Digi Leaders will man it at lunchtime, pupils and staff come for advice on issues
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8. S5/6 Electives 2
Wellbeing aspects - PE options - Trampolining, Football, Volleyball, Sailing, Golf, Fitness, Tennis, Badminton, Dance, Outdoor Ed, Basketball, Sports Acro,
Safety on-line: Cyber Security
Baccalaureate Support
Wider Achievement- Peer Support, Volunteering, Leadership SQA Award, RME Values in Action, Online Courses (13) (OU, Future Learn, Coursera, etc.) 
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9. Future Developments for 18/19
S4: Creation of pathways -initial focus on Hospitality and Construction sectors - College are biting and outwith DCC knowledge – Apex and other hotels involved.
S4: Pilot new SQA Pre-apprenticeship group award
S1-6: Creation of Grove Academy Employability Portolios to replace E-Portfolios
S1-6: Embedding of employability skills across the curriculum
Establishment of Grove Business Advisory Group –
Review of Curriculum Rationale and engagement of partners in this process
Embedding of employability skills across the curriculum S1-6  (SIP each department to identify where they are delivering employability skills and where to contribute to Portfolio and built in to BGE tracking system)
Establishment of Grove Business Advisory Group – employer consultation group – advice re curriculum and employability – 2 meetings a year – latte etc from baristas’
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10. Future Developments for 18/19
S6: Model for future development (based on Adv Engin Prog)
Journalism Academy (DC Thomson)
Coffee Social Enterprise. Pupils gain gold Cresta award.
Life sciences – BioDundee (collection of small scale employers in life sciences) Computer programming with Biology and statistics
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