1. A New Form of Education

2. Some Thoughts What is it? How did it come about? Where are we now? Where are we going? Transitions? 2

3. Newlands Junior College – What is it? A new form of education for 14-16 year olds where the current education system is not able to help them fulfil their potential. 3

4. Newlands Junior College – What is it? Each student has a guaranteed apprenticeship or college programme at the end of successfully completing at NJC 4

5. Lets start at the very beginning… Vision of Jim McColl 4 years in the making A radical approach involving alternative education programmes First of its kind in Scotland 5

6. Getting it under way Core development team of – CBC – Architect – Education Consultant – Head Teacher Series of planning meetings with local Head Teachers 6

7. To Ensure Success Philosophy Curriculum Education Authorities Finance Building Design /Construction Staff Recruitment Student Recruitment 7

8. Under Way! Opened November 2014 Located in Glasgow Charitable Status Trustee from both Private & Public sectors 23 students 6 Core Teaching Staff Working with Skillsforce 8

9. Target Group Year 1 – 14/15 years old Not currently benefiting from education Students show signs of potential identified through selection process 9

10. NJC Experience Curriculum: academic, vocational, personal development Re-engagement on Education Focus on relationships Personalisation and Choice Curriculum for Excellence 30 students per year group From the morning pick up ….. 10

11. NJC Approach SCQF Level 4 & 5 Curriculum based Academic Vocational Personal Additional incl Outward Bound, Duke of Edinburgh 11

12. NJC Guarantees A fresh start A focus on the individual An apprenticeship or college place 12

13. Recruitment and Selection Nomination by South Side Secondaries Self referral Other professionals Interview Challenge activities Offer of scholarship 13

14. Funding and Facilities Public and private partnerships Modern College feel & footprint Focus on IT 14

15. Progress Made Positive relationships with students and parents/carers Building a network of business partners Positive feedback From students and parents/carers about the learning experiences From City of Glasgow College about student performance in vocational courses 15

16. Progress Made Achievement of numerous incl- ASDAN Personal Development (Bronze) John Muir Environmental Award Outward Bound Certificate National Navigation Awards Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze) 16

17. Student Quotes 17 I like it here. I’m going to get an apprenticeship as a plumber or a joiner. Before I was immature but now I am listening and doing my work David I like it here. I’m going to get an apprenticeship as a plumber or a joiner. Before I was immature but now I am listening and doing my work David Everything is going well here, even my behavior. I am not getting into trouble. You get encouraged with the trips. The college courses are good especially music. Jamie Everything is going well here, even my behavior. I am not getting into trouble. You get encouraged with the trips. The college courses are good especially music. Jamie It’s 10 times better here. You get treated like an adult and the teachers treat you like you are human. Edward It’s 10 times better here. You get treated like an adult and the teachers treat you like you are human. Edward NJC is much better. You get treated in a more mature way and everybody makes you feel better. I’m into plumbing and bricklaying. They are giving me good feedback. I like it. Billy NJC is much better. You get treated in a more mature way and everybody makes you feel better. I’m into plumbing and bricklaying. They are giving me good feedback. I like it. Billy

18. Carer Quotes 18 Liam Noticed a change – more positive – tells us about his day and what has happened – enjoying NJC Liam Noticed a change – more positive – tells us about his day and what has happened – enjoying NJC Megan Much changed – happy, enthusiastic, inspired by NJC Megan Much changed – happy, enthusiastic, inspired by NJC Edward Enjoying NJC – big change – whole attention is on the happy side now Edward Enjoying NJC – big change – whole attention is on the happy side now Lori Anne Enjoying NJC – coming out of her shell – I’m very happy with the way things are going Lori Anne Enjoying NJC – coming out of her shell – I’m very happy with the way things are going

19. Next Steps 2015/16 Student Intake Further refurbishment of Campus Establishing the Blueprint Priorities future rollout: – Edinburgh – Aberdeen – Lanarkshire – Inverclyde – Dundee 19

20. Transitions Questions ? 20