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 [email protected]
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