WelcomeSenior Phase Information Evening

Monday 29 February 2016

Senior Phase of Curriculum for Excellence

• provides specialisation, depth and rigour

• prepares students well for achieving qualifications to the highest level of which they are capable

• continues to develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work

• continues to provide a range of activities which develop the four capacities (successful learner, confident individual, responsible citizen effective contributor)

• supports students to achieve a positive and sustained destination

Roadmap of National Qualifications

Skills for learning, life and work

• Curriculum Enhancement – Lab Science, Cake Craft, Woodwork, ZEST, Childcare, College courses, Finance Academy

• Wider Achievement – Volunteering (nursery schools, Redhall), Sports Leadership, Charities organisation, YPI

• Work Experience – local schools and businesses (eg a veterinary practice), Career Ready

• Partnerships – Morrison Construction, Aberdeen Asset Management, Mark Scott Leadership Award, RYLA

Community Learning and Development (CLD)

CLD can support students to enhance their learning by:

• Helping students to access community based activities and clubs

• Organising work experience placements

• Identifying volunteering opportunities

CLD can assist students to build leadership skills, build confidence, enhance CVs and provide links to the wide range of opportunities available for young people in the community

Student Pathways

• Every student has a different pathway through their experience of school

• There is lots of personalisation and choice

Learner Journey - Alan LawYear Courses Achievements

S1/2 BGE Level 3 Consolidating in all curricular areas Film Club, Fencing, JASS

S3 8 curricular areas

Breadth + Depth (L3 Secure, L4 in some areas)

Fencing, Student Council,

Duke of Edinburgh, John

Muir (S3 e-portfolio)

S4

6 x N5

N5: English, Maths, History, French, Chemistry,

Drama

Assisted at fencing club,

DOE

S5

5 x H

English, Maths, History, French, Chemistry Young Philanthropist,

S1 MVP mentor leading to

Leadership Award

S6 3 Advanced Highers; Higher Modern Studies,

Community Service class/work experience in law

firm - Law at University

Leaves with 6 Highers, 6N5s, 3 AH

House Captain, Charities

committee, Debater,

School certificate of

Achievement

Learner Journey - Dee SingerYear Courses Achievements

S1/2 BGE uneven: Success in Art, Music, CDT Film soundtracks created and

shown at assemblies

S3

8 Choices

Level 3 mixed, Level 4 in Art, Design,

Drama, Media Technology

Acts in films for media club

Art Club (e-portfolio)

S4

N5(3) N4 (3)

N5: Art, Design, Drama

N4: Maths, English, PE (Dance)

Zumba Club

S5 H: Art, Design

Theatre Arts (College)

N5: English, Maths

Zumba Club

S1 Mediator, S2 Paired Reader

Leadership Award

S6 H: English, Drama

Community Service Class, Work Placement

in Theatre

Prom Committee, Redhall

Volunteer

Positive

Destination

College Course in Theatre Arts

4 Highers; 5 N5s;3 N4s; Skills for Work

School Certificate of

Achievement

Learner Journey – Guy DuguidYear Courses Achievements

S1/2 Slow Progress with BGE. Level 3

consolidating mainly

Young Carer, JASS

Cool Down Crew

S3 (8) Level 3 still not secure in any subject

Skillforce (Steps to Work/First Aid Award

Mechanics Club; Biking

S4 Access: English, Maths,

N4: PE, Hospitality

Personal Development & John Muir

Fire Services Cadet

Mechanics

Green Team Project

S5 N4: English, Physics

N5: PE, Hospitality

College Placement engineering, Gorgie

Farm Volunteer

S1 Buddy, Helped with JASS

Centenary Garden, Catering

for school events, helped S1

football team

Positive

Destination

Apprenticeship in garage with help of

careers staff

Leaves with… 2 N5s; 4 N4s; PDA Leadership, John Muir,

Skills for Work

S3 Profile

Skills Development Scotland (SDS)

• Career Management Skills

• Post- school choices

• My World of Work

• The changing youth labour market

• Helping parents to help their children

Career Management Skills

• My World of Work is Scotland’s careers information and advice web service

• It can support you as a parent / carer for careers advice and information, as well as helping you help your child

• Your child will be introduced to My World of Work in school and will be supported to set up their individual user account. This will give them access to a wealth of career information, resources and tools

myworldofwork.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vyrJs1V3fc

The changing youth labourmarket

• the youth labour market has changed massively over the last couple of decades

• there are fewer entry-level jobs for school leavers and much more competition for them

• there are many and varied routes into work for young people; including Modern Apprenticeships, college, university or further training

• the average person has 10 – 15 jobs in their lifetime

• 80% of jobs are not advertised

• this means young people have to be very well prepared for the world of work

• for localised information on job trends in your area (including employment rates and useful local contact information) have a look at SDS’ website: skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/in-your-area and put in your postcode.

Helping you to help your child

Online:

myworldofwork.co.uk

Face-to-face:

Visit an SDS careers centre to talk to an Adviser. Visit centres.myworldofwork.co.uk to find your nearest centre

Parents are welcome to come along to their son's/daughter's careers interviews, and Lyn is flexible about arranging these early in the morning (from 7.45) if they are heading into work

Telephone:

Call us to free speak to an Adviser on 0800 917 8000

Useful resourcesProduced in partnership with National Parent Forum Scotland, and written by parents for parents, this guide to Career Education in Scotland sets out the opportunities your child will have and details SDS’ input at each school year. Download it at:

npfs.org.uk/career-education-a-world-of-possibilities

Follow us!

• Twitter: @mywowscotland

• Facebook: My World of Work

• YouTube: My World of Work

Positive Destinations

Staying on at school will give the best chance of

securing and sustaining a positive destination:

Training University (Higher Education)

Internships Starting your own business

Employment College (Further Education)

Activity agreements Volunteering

Modern Apprenticeships

What is The Edinburgh Guarantee?

The Edinburgh Guarantee exists to make sure that every school

leaver in Edinburgh will leave school with the choice of a job,

further education or training opportunity.

The Edinburgh Guarantee team work with employers, colleges and

training providers in Edinburgh to encourage them to create more

jobs, training and college placements for the City’s young people.

The Edinburgh Guarantee web-sitehttp://www.edinburghguarantee.org/

Key Industries for Growth

Tourism Life Sciences

Energy Financial Services

Construction Creative Industries

Edinburgh Job Trends

Construction

In the next 10-15 years there is going to be a huge amount of building work in Edinburgh with the potential to create approximately

48,000 jobs.

Technicians IT specialists

Painters and decorators Wood trades and interior fit-out

Civil engineers Plumbers

Labourers Plant mechanics

Plant operatives Logistics

Civil engineers Project managers

Scaffolders

Senior Phase of Curriculum for Excellence

• provides specialisation, depth and rigour

• prepares students well for achieving qualifications to the highest level of which they are capable

• continues to develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work

• continues to provide a range of activities which develop the four capacities (successful learner, confident individual, responsible citizen effective contributor)

• supports students to achieve a positive and sustained destination

Questions..?