1. Senior Phase Curriculum Design For Pupils S4-S6
TURRIFF ACADEMY
Senior Phase Curriculum Design
For Pupils
S4-S6

2. Key Features of Senior Phase
Choice at end of S3, S4 and S5
Planned pathways
Broad General Education (BGE) will support transition to Senior Phase
Broad General Education (BGE) should not predetermine pupil options as they move to senior phase

3. Key Features of Senior Phase
S4 – S6 will be viewed as a single S4-S6 cohort - based upon level of course rather than year group in most areas
Plan for different pathways for progression to meet the varying needs of the learners
Courses will be designed to be delivered over a single academic year
Access to courses only if recommended by dept.

4. COURSES National 3 – Fully internally Assessed
National 4 – Internal Assessment and Value Added Unit
National 5 - Coursework and an external exam
Higher – All new CfE Highers - units plus some coursework and an external exam
New Advanced Higher

5. Developing the Young Workforce
S4 College Courses in partnership with NESCol or SAC as appropriate
Work experience for S4 the last week before the October Holidays.

6. Exit qualifications
S4 – 6 Courses including English and Maths at National 3, National 4 or National 5 plus core subjects - PE, PSE, RMPS S5 – 5 Courses at National 3, National 4, National 5 or Higher (x 5 periods each + PE and PSE) + possibly Leadership S6 – Up to 5 Courses at Advanced Higher (3 teaching periods), Higher or National 5 (x5 periods each) + possibly Leadership.

7. POSITIVE DESTINATIONS
Should be the aim of All Senior Phase pupils
Whether this be Work, College, Training or University
This will be achieved by:
Individual appointments with Year Head
Careers Advisor appointments
Input from Guidance in PSE