Progression from BGE to Senior phase

Broad, general education ‘ A broad general education will include all of the experiences and outcomes across all of the curriculum areas to and including the third level. These should be experienced by all pupils, as far as is consistent with their learning needs and prior achievements.’ Pg BtC 3

Different groups of learners Learners currently in S2- knowledge, skills and attributes Key features of learning in S1…S2…S3 Planning of programmes of learning to provide progression for different groups of learners in different settings “Jagged profile” of learning

Building on learning in the BGE Smooth progression into and through the senior phase –Es and Os in all curriculum areas /subjects to outcomes in qualifications Progression pathways – for example –Learning at 2nd/3rd level in S3 providing progression to Access 2/3? –Experiences at Early, 1 st level to Access 1/2 ? –Evidence of learning to inform progression pathway Concept of “progression”

Concept of Progression

Progression through the Senior Phase Progression routes through the senior phase - possible examples –Access 1/2 –Access 2/3 –Access 3 & units at Nat 4/5 or Higher Levels of qualification Learning and teaching in the senior phase Raised expectations of the skills and attributes of learners Likely transition point out of school – S4, S5 or S6

SQA support for qualifications Access 2 Access 3 National 4 & 5 Higher Adv Higher Course/Unit Support Notes Apr 12 Apr 13 Course/Unit assessment support on NAR Apr 13 Apr 14Apr 15 Subject Implementation Support Events Session 2012/13 Session 2012/13 Session 2012/13 Session 2013/14 Session 2014/15

Progression from BGE to Senior Phase Some key points to consider As you review programmes of learning during S1 – S3, do they provide suitable progression routes for all learners? What are the significant aspects of learning during S3 which provide a seamless transition to the senior phase for all learners? Do the programmes of learning provide flexibility for all learners through the senior phase ? What is your role in informing whole school curriculum planning?