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Curriculum for Excellence at
Prestwick Academy
*Skills for life
*Qualifications for the future
*Wider achievement
*Personal support
*Offering different routes
Skills
Knowledge
Relevance
P1-4
P5-7
S1-2S2-3
S4-6Second
Level
FirstLevel
ThirdLevel
FourthLevel
Learning pathways with a focus on exit qualificationsCurriculum Areas
Curriculum for Excellence in Prestwick Academy
Developing our senior phase – S4 – S6
Opportunities for blended learning
School
Community Vocational(flexible)
University
College
Prestwick Academy Options available 2014-15
Prestwick Academy – SENIOR LEARNING PATHWAYS – Session 2014 – 2015 Name: _______________________________ ___________________ Class: ________
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E
Advanced Higher
Geography Mathematics
Biology English
Computing Science
Chemistry History
Music (see overleaf)Physics Art & Design
*S6 PathwaysProgramme
College Option (see overleaf)
College Option (see overleaf)
YASS (Open University)
YASS (Open University)
YASS (Open University)
YASS (Open University)
YASS (Open University)
Leadership - Year BookLeadership – Young Fundraisers
Personal Development - Community Involvement
Personal Development - Community Involvement
Work Experience/ Shadowing
Work Experience/Shadowing
Personal Development – Community Involvement
Personal Development - Community Involvement
Personal Development - Community Involvement
Voluntary work – Saltire award
Voluntary work – Saltire award
Higher Bus Management Geography History Mathematics Modern Studies
Biology Chemistry English Modern Studies Physics Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
Administration & ITHuman Biology Computing ScienceFrench Graphic CommunicationMathematics
Art & Design Chemistry English Graphic CommunicationHistory Music (see overleaf)
Art & DesignBus. Management GeographyHuman Biology Music (see overleaf)Physical Education Physics Spanish
National 4/5 Bus. Management GeographyHistory MathematicsModern Studies
Biology English Modern Studies Practical MetalworkingPhysicsReligious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
Administration & ITBiology Computing ScienceFrench Graphic Communication Mathematics Practical WoodworkingTravel and Tourism
Art & Design Chemistry English Music (see overleaf)Games DesignWeb Design FundamentalCollege Option (see overleaf)
Art & Design Bus. Management Geography Hospitality (Pract. Cookery) Hospitality (Pract. Cake Craft)Physical EducationSpanishCollege Option (see overleaf)
Choice
Level: Level: Level: Level: Level:
Positive & Sustained Destinations
Higher Educatio
n %
Further Educatio
n %
Training %
Employment %
Voluntary Work
%
Activity Agreeme
nt %
Unemployed Seeking
%
Unemployed Not
Seeking %
Not Known
%% Pos
% Other
46.5 23.8 1.6 22.2 0.5 5.4 94.6 5.4
S5/6 – 5 columns
S4 – 7 certificated qualifications
S1-S3 BGE– including S3 learning pathways
Senior phase - structure for 2014-15
S6
Advanced Higher
Higher
National 5
S5
HigherNational
5
National 4
S4National 5 National 4
National 3
Senior Phase Qualifications
Unified S4/5/6 – 6 pathways
S1-S3 BGE– including S3 learning pathways
Senior phase
Consideration of structure for 2015-16?
Curricular Pathways
S4-6 Unified Cohort Increased variety of courses and options Working collaboratively with partners Positively changes the ethos of the senior school
Pathways to Success = Improved Positive Destinations
In the Senior Phase young people:
*Build on what they achieved during the broad general education which took them up to 3rd year;
*Follow a learning pathway that is suited to their ability and what they plan to do when they leave school;
*Continue to build their literacy and numeracy skills;
*leave school at the end of S4 if they choose to with qualifications that help them make the step into work, training or further education;
*Build up important, skills for learning, life and work.
Qualifications - old* Most young people were presented for up to 7
qualifications in S4, 5 qualifications in S5 and up to 5 qualifications in S6 – totalling 17 qualifications over the three years of the Senior Phase.
Qualifications - new*Young people in S3 this year will have the opportunity
of being presented for 6 qualifications in S4, 6 in S5 and 6 in S6 – leading to at least 18 qualifications over the three years of the senior phase
*This revised model means we can use the same option form across S4-S6.
Pathway
A B C D E F
S65 periods
Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice Wider Achievement
College
S55 periods
Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice Wider Achievement
College
S4 5 periods
Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice
College
Employability
Choosing a curriculum pathway?
* University of Aberdeen Curriculum for Excellence Statement
“The University of Aberdeen currently does not stipulate a minimum number of Standard Grade and/or Intermediate 2 qualifications. This will be extended to include National 5 subjects. “
“We remain committed to promoting a fair admissions policy to ensure we give equal consideration to candidates who apply on time and who possess the necessary knowledge and skills, irrespective of the route travelled through the Senior Phase, S4 to S6.”
“In at least one of the Senior Phase years – S4 or S5 or S6, there is an expectation that a minimum of three Highers or Advanced Higher subjects are studied and presented for examinations.”