1. Welcome to Kemnay Academy
S4/5 Parents’ Information Evening

2. Design Principles for the Curriculum
ethos and life of the school
curriculum areas and subjects
interdisciplinary learning
opportunities for personal achievement
Challenge and enjoyment
Breadth
Progression
Depth
Personalisation and choice
Coherence
Relevance 2 2

3. Curriculum in the Senior Phase
Building a portfolio of qualifications gathered over a two or three year period.
S5/6 – achieving greater depth in subjects studied at S4, or breadth through picking up new subjects.

4. Learner Pathways Learner pathways help to map out:
Courses and qualification
Deliver skills and knowledge
Create opportunities for new interests
Improve employment prospects

5. S4-S6 Progression S4 S5 S6 FA YEAR 1 FA YEAR 2 Adv Higher Higher
Progress to another subject (breadth)
FA YEAR 1
FA YEAR 2
Adv Higher
Progress to higher level in same subject (depth)
Higher
Higher
National 5
National 5
National 5
National 4
National 4
National 3

6. S5 Curriculum Students should select 5 subjects for study.
These can be a mix of National qualifications based on their S4 attainment
Students will also continue PSE and core PE.
Study will be offered

7. S6 Curriculum Students should select a minimum of 4 subjects
These can be a mix of National Qualifications.
Students experience PSE.
Study periods
Wider Achievement:
Work placement
Peer mentoring
Leadership and employability awards
Unit awards

8. Foundation Apprenticeships
FAs are a new option which links school-based learning with the world of work.
2 year courses:
Year 1: Study towards a Level 6 National Progression Award in school or college
Year 2: Work placement on average one day a week
FA in Accountancy and FA Children and Young People to be offered in school.
Other frameworks delivered through the college.

9. FA to College and University
Course
Recognition
FA Accountancy
HNC Accountancy
Direct entry
Accountancy degree
2 Higher Bs (RGU)
1 Higher B (Aberdeen Uni)
FA Children and Young People
HNC Children and YP
Direct entry with H English and/or N5 Maths….
Degree

10. Foundation Apprenticeships
Childcare Foundation Apprenticeship - Jack's story:

11. College Experience
Students can attend college courses on a Wednesday alongside their normal school timetable.
Application process supported by guidance staff in school.
Courses on offer: Motor Mechanics, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Construction Crafts.

12. Supported Curriculum
Enhanced curriculum opportunities available for pupils with ASN profile.
Choice process managed through discussion with guidance/ASN staff.
Range of courses available from N3 upwards along with supported tutorials available.

13. Course Choice Form Guided free choice
Pupils to identify courses that they would like to study in order of preference.
Discuss choices and level of study with guidance teacher.
Level of study to be confirmed with Faculty Head for subject.
Identify 2 reserve options

14. Process For Making Choices
Information Evening – tonight
Parents Evening –S4 - 27th February
Course choice form issued w/c Monday 26th February
Pupil/Guidance discussion – on-going
Deadline for return of choices – Friday 15th March

15. Any questions? ?