Senior phase information evening feb 2016 presentation

1. Welcome
Senior Phase Information Evening
Monday 29 February 2016

2. 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

3. Roadmap of National Qualifications

7. 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

8. 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

9. Student Pathways
• Every student has a different pathway through their experience of
school
• There is lots of personalisation and choice

10. Learner Journey - Alan Law
Year 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

11. Learner Journey - Dee Singer
Year 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

12. Learner Journey – Guy Duguid
Year 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

13. 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

14. Career Management Skills

15. • My World of Work is Scotland’scareersinformationand adviceweb
service
• It can supportyou as a parent/ carer for careersadviceand
information,as wellas helpingyou helpyour child
• Your childwillbe introducedto My World of Work in school and will
be supported toset up theirindividual useraccount.This willgivethem
accessto a wealthof careerinformation,resources and tools
myworldofwork.co.uk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vyrJs1V3fc

16. The changing youth labour
market
• 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.

17. 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

18. Useful resources
Produced 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

19. Follow us!
• Twitter: @mywowscotland
• Facebook: My World of Work
• YouTube: My World of Work

20. 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

21. 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.

22. The Edinburgh Guarantee web-site
http://www.edinburghguarantee.org/

23. Key Industries for Growth
Tourism Life Sciences
Energy Financial Services
Construction Creative Industries
Edinburgh Job Trends

24. 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

25. 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

26. Questions..?