1. S6@Uni Dr Sally Middleton Flexible Learning Coordinator (Science)

2. Background Flexible Science Programme Scottish Government/ Senior Phase Education Pilot Individual Learner Journeys

3. Flexible Learning versions of Level 1, SCQF Level 7 Courses Disciplines offered Biology Chemistry Computing Science Physics Geosciences What?

4. Why? Enhance current S6 options Prove academic commitment/ enhance UCAS application “Try before you buy” Reduced workload or increased scope in University 1 st year Direct entry to 2 nd Year Ease transition between school and university Building School/University relationships Proven students starting the next academic year

5. How? Incorporated within S5/6 choices Advising Sessions Application Forms Course Materials delivered online Practical/Tutorials online or on campus Dedicated support Exams in School/University

6. Schools Participating 2009-10 Ellon Academy 2010-11 Ellon Academy 2011-12 Ellon Academy Aberdeen Grammar 2012-13 Ellon Academy Aberdeen Grammar Banchory Academy Cults Academy Kemnay Academy 2013-14 Ellon Academy Aberdeen Grammar Banchory Academy Cults Academy

7. Numbers Number of pupils starting courses per discipline in the last 3 academic years

8. Participants Comments I am lucky enough to have been offered 3 conditional offers as a result of passing this course It was difficult getting time off of work to attend practical days but they were very educational Given me an awareness of how much of a step up from Secondary School level it is, I would most definitely recommend this course to future 6th years. The best part was getting to learn about what I always wanted to learn at University

9. Future Development Increase disciplines involved Increase schools participating Expansion into other Local Authority Areas Barriers to expansion

10. Further Information For further information contact: Dr Sally Middleton T: 01224 273219 E: flexiblescience@abdn.ac.uk W: www.abdn.ac.uk/flexiblescience

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