Engaging Parents and Carers in Developing Future Workforce

1. Tonight, you will be hearing about some of these: option choices and the different qualifications that these can lead to, the diversity of routes into the world of work …including work-based learning placements, direct entry into work, apprenticeships, Higher Education. However, in the hall tonight is a hugely valuable, but largely untapped resource that can supply inspiration, provoke thought and provide chances to our young people…You…parents and carers. You have knowledge, skills, wisdom, experience, contacts and some even have their own businesses. We seek your help developing Falkirk High School pupils into the workforce of the future. Please don’t be frightened, we will help you to help our young people… A few ways you could help us: • An audio file (approximately 2 minutes) tell us about your career journey • In a film (approximately 2 minutes) tell us about your career journey • Give a career talk to pupils telling them about your journey and what qualifications and experience you needed to complete it • As an employee tell pupils what employers are looking for • Host a work based learning placement / training opportunity • Host a pupil visit • Develop a Business Partnership with Falkirk High • If you have an idea or project you would like to develop • Please complete the hand out given to you by the pupils and hand it back into one of our pupils…………………………………Thank you 

2. Senior Phase Options 2018/19

3. Senior Phase Timeline 2018/19

4. 2018-19 S5 Courses on offer

5. 2018-19 S6 Courses on offer

6. The S5 and S6 pupil experience: • All S5/6 pupils will follow a 32 period week • All S5 pupils must take 5 options • All S6 pupils must take 4 options (unless studying 3 Advanced Highers) • All S5 and S6 pupils will have the opportunity to apply for courses delivered through our ‘Schools Partnership Programme • All S5/6 pupils must choose from an extensive list of Wider Achievement courses (2 ppw) • All S5/6 pupils may choose from half column Wider Achievement courses (3ppw), pupils need to select 2 half column options to make a full column choice

7. Pupils moving from S4 into S5: • all S5 pupils must continue to study English • all S5 pupils must choose four further subjects • all S5 pupils will be timetabled for PEP period (1ppw) • all S5 pupils may have the opportunity to choose an HNC or Foundation Apprenticeship • course at Forth Valley College (These are 2 year courses). Or one of the other 1 year • courses offered at FVC. • Pupils moving from S5 into S6: • all S6 pupils must study a minimum of four (full) columns unless studying for 3 Advanced Highers • all S6 pupils will participate in the planned PEP programme for the year (1ppw) • all S6 pupils may have the opportunity to choose some subjects/courses through the Falkirk Schools consortia programme, Forth Valley College or The Open University Scotland

8. Schools Partnership Programme 2018/19 Forth Valley College offer: • Skills for Work (SfW) • National Progression Awards (NPA) • City & Guilds Award • Foundation Apprenticeships* (FA) • Higher National Certificates* (HNC) Open University Scotland offer: • Young Applicants in Schools Scheme** (YASS) * These courses are only on offer for pupils moving from S4 into S5 as they are 2 year courses ** This is only available to S6 pupils

9. Forth Valley College Courses 2018-19 • Ongoing assessment • Developing employability skills • Pupils must pass each of the units achieve the course award • Bridging the gap between education and professional career development

10. FA and HNC’s are only available to pupils moving from S4 into S5

11. Wider Achievement 2018-19 • Opportunity for pupils to explore new topics and interests • Deepen current learning experiences • Develop skills for life, learning and work • Learning experiences without the pressure of SQA examinations 2 ppw wider achievement courses on offer this session: • Fitness and Nutrition • Cooking for Independent Living/REHIS • Introduction to Food Science • Cake Finishing (N5 unit) • Improving Performance and Fitness for Recreational Sport • Performance Enrichment in Sport • Theatre in Education • Creative Industries (Art) • Statistics (Higher unit) • Autodesk Inventor Skills • Skills for Work: Engineering Skills • Debating, Journalism and the Media • Creative Writing • Modern Languages Ambassadors • An Introduction to Classical Literature • Silver CREST Award – Biology focus • Silver CREST Award – Physics focus

12. Wider Achievement 2018-19 • Half column wider achievement options are 3 ppw • Pupils must opt for 2 of these to make a full column choice Half column options on offer this session: • Community Involvement • Cyber Security/Web Design • Duke of Edinburgh • European Computer Driving Licence • Languages for Life & Work Leadership (SQA) • Leadership (SQA) • Personal Finance Award • Sports Leaders Award • Volunteering (SQA) • YASS (Open University)* * S6 pupils only can opt for this

13. Young Applicant’s in Schools Scheme (YASS) • 3 ppw half column option • Only offered to S6 pupils • Distance learning through Open University all delivered online - coursework, tutorials, tutor support, written and oral assessments • Full funded and resourced for all pupils by Scottish Funding council • Equivalent to SCQF level 7 (30 unit and 10 unit modules) • Provides breadth and personalisation for S6 pupils • prepares pupils for independent learning • Provides a great transitional experience and bridge to College, University or employment

14. Learning……always better in context