Parent Council: Partnership Working

S Nicolson, HTL Barr, DHT

The Whole ChildSuccessful LearnersConfident IndividualsResponsible CitizensEffective Contributors

Rationale for Change

Entitlements The next

generation of qualifications

The Broad General Education: S1 to S3

The Senior Phase: S4-S6

Fit for purpose? Pace of change Knowledge based

curriculum vs skills agenda

Qualifications structure

Rationale for CfE Whole child: skills,

personality, talents … Improved teaching and

learning Raise standards

A coherent curriculum from 3 to 18

A broad general education, including well planned experiences and outcomes across all the curriculum areas.

A senior phase which provides opportunities for study for qualifications and other planned opportunities for developing the four capacities

Opportunities for developing skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work

Opportunities to achieve to the highest levels they can through appropriate personal support and challenge

Opportunities to move into positive and sustained destinations beyond school

Curriculum Level

Stage

Early Pre-school years and P1

First By the end of P4

Second By the end of P7

Third/Fourth By the end of S3

Curriculum Area Traditional Subjects

Languages Literacy, English and Modern Languages

Mathematics Numeracy and Mathematics

Expressive Arts Art, Music, Drama and Dance

Health and Well Being PE, HE, PSE

Religious and Moral Education

Religious and Moral Education

Sciences Chemistry, Biology and Physics

Social Studies History, Geography and Modern Studies

Technologies Computing, Design and Technology, Business Education

Stage Experience

S1 Common course5-14 curriculumS2

S3 8 options, 2-year courses leading to certification

S4

S5 5 certificated courses

S6 4/5 certificated courses

Stage Experience

S1

Broad General Education

S2

S3

S4

S5 Senior Phase

S6

The Evolution of Qualifications in Scotland

SCQF

O Grade (S4)

Standard Grade (S4)

National Courses (S5/6)

Current situation …

12 Doctorate Doctorate Doctorate Doctorate

11 Masters Masters Masters Masters

10 Honours Degree

Honours Degree Honours Degree Honours Degree

9 Ordinary Degree

Ordinary Degree Ordinary Degree Ordinary Degree

8 Higher National Diploma

Higher National Diploma Higher National Diploma

Higher National Diploma

7 SYS CSYS Advanced Higher

Advanced Higher

6 Higher Higher Higher Higher

5 O Grade A and B

Standard Grade Credit (1,2)

Intermediate 2

S Grade + Intermediate 2

4 O Grade C (and D?)

Standard Grade General (3,4)

Intermediate 1

S Grade + Intermediate 1

3 Standards Grade Foundation (5,6)

Access 3 S Grade + Access 3

2 Access 2 Access 2

1 Access 1 Access 1

A Broad General Education and the Senior Phase

SCQF

Existing qualifications

Next generation of qualifications

12 Doctorate Doctorate

11 Masters Masters

10 Honours Degree Honours Degree

9 Ordinary Degree Ordinary Degree

8 Higher National Diploma Higher National Diploma

7 Advanced Higher Advanced Higher

6 Higher Higher

5 Credit bands 1 and 2Intermediate 2

National 5

4 General bands 3 and 4 Intermediate 1

National 4

3 Foundation bands 5 and 6 Access 3

Access 3

2 Access 2 Access 2

1 Access 1 Access 1

160 hours including all assessment and including prior learning

Designed to run over 1 year, but could run over 18 months/2 years

Internal unit assessmentsFinal “Value Added” Unit

N4: Internally Assessed, Pass/Fail N5: Externally Assessed, Graded

N5 – better articulation withHigher

2012-13: last Standard Grades

2013-14: first new and revised qualifications at Access, National 4 and National 5.

2014-15: first revised Highers

2015-16: first revised Advanced Highers

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

All subjects

All subjects

Year 1 of S Grade or National Courses

Year 2 of S Grade or National Courses

Int 1 / 2, Higher

Int 1 / 2, Higher, Advanced Higher

Common course 8 subjects – 2 year courses

5 subjects – 1 year courses

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

All subjects

All subjects + some specialisation and choice

All subjects + further specialisation and choice

Access 3National 4National 5 (Higher)

Access 3National 4National 5Higher

Access 3National 4National 5Higher A.Higher

Broad General Education The Senior Phase

8/7/6 subjects

5 subjects

4/5 subjects

Curriculum structures for all pupils in current S3 and above

Structures for all pupils in current S2 and primary school

S1 to S3: A Closer Look at Courses, Assessment and Reporting to Parents

Very little difference in what subjects are offered but bigger difference in how subjects are taught and assessed.

Greater emphasis on literacy, numeracy and health and well being across the school.

Increased emphasis on links between subjects.

Greater focus on skills for life, learning and work.

More ways of assessing progress.

All pupils are entitled to experience level 3 outcomes and experiences by the end of S3.

Most will progress to level 4 Os&Es in many aspects of their learning by the end of S3 .

Planning for progression into the Senior Phase.

Published ‘Outcomes and Experiences’

Statements describing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and dispositions a young person will be able to demonstrate and apply in new circumstances.

Learners will have lots of opportunities in different contexts over three years to achieve the outcomes and experiences until their learning is secure.

TRADITIONAL METHODS

End of unit / course - written examination.

Grades, percentages etc

Some practical examinations eg in Music, Home Economics, PE etc

Planned by teachers.

Wider range of methods Continuous assessment Teacher observation of

practical tasks, performances, presentations, discussions.

Photographs / video Learners assessing their

own work and comparing it with others.

Written responses like tests

Evaluation of a final product eg art work, investigation, reports etc

Pupils involved in choosing methods

National Assessment Resource

Profiles at the end of P7 and S3 Record achievements

and progress All curricular areas

(subjects) Achievement in literacy

and numeracy Learners’ thoughts in

their achievements

Within Subjects Across Subjects

Literacy Numeracy

Across Schools Subject Moderation

Groups At Local Authority

level Nationally

NAR SQA

New format Curricular areas Inter-disciplinary

projects Literacy, numeracy,

HWB Personal and Social

Development Strengths

/achievements and next steps in learning

Pupil and parent involvement

Reporting on levels▪ Developing▪ Consolidating▪ Secure

Likely to be more written comments.

S4 – S6 and beyond

15 – 18 years (S4-S6) The senior phase

might include staying on at school for

S5/S6: Qualifications going to further or

higher education taking part in a

national training programme

engaging in community learning and development

working as a volunteer.

“Positive, sustained destinations” - Schools will help young people find their way as they leave school.

Schools will work more closely with Skills Development Scotland to provide focussed career information, advice and guidance.

Monitoring destinations

L Barr, DHT

Continuation of broad, general education

Personalisation and choice

Opportunities to gain skills for learning, life and work

Information to pupils in PSHE classes / assembly /

Principal Teachers

Parents/carers receive Choice booklet and form

Curriculum Information Evening

Consultation Evening Wednesday 7 March

Individual pupil interviews with Pastoral Care

staff

Return of Choice Forms by Thursday 15 March

S1 - Fourteen different subjects in S1 S2 - Social Subjects electives provide

some choice S3 – 5 core subjects

- 6 choices within curricular areas

providing curriculum personalisation

- 3 electives promoting skills and wider

achievements

English and maths – 4 periodsCore PE, RME and PSHE – 4 periods6 choices – 3 periods eachElectives – 2 periods per week in 3

rotations of approximately 13

weeks each

Modern Language - French or German Sciences - Biology, Chemistry, Physics

or Science Social Studies – Geography, History or

Modern Studies Expressive Arts / Technologies – Art,

Music, Home Economics, PE, Computing Science, Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Administration and IT, Business

Two more choices from all of the above

A one year course based on Level 4

Experiences and Outcomes / some

National 4/5 elements to ensure smooth

progression to the Senior Phase Continuous and formative assessment Further curriculum specialisation at the

end of S3 leading to national qualifications

in the Senior Phase

Duke of Edinburgh Youth Achievement Awards Young Entrepreneurs Sound engineering / recording John Muir Award What’s With Work programme Master Chef Technical skills Learning Spanish Citizenship activities, including Fairtrade

Ability

Need

Interest

Enjoyment

Subjects should be chosen for good reasons:

Ask questions tonightDiscuss with subject teachers at

Parent Consultation EveningContact Pastoral Care staff at any

timeContact Ms Barr (DHT S3/S4)Email lbarr@strathaven.s-

lanark.sch.uk