St. Andrew’s Secondary School Excellence Through Curriculum Rationale and Drivers BGE Progression – The St. Andrew’s Standard Pivotal Role of S3 Curriculum Senior Phase Pathways – Experience Impact and Outcomes Self evaluation and Improvement

Rationale and Drivers Project 20 An Evolved Thought Vision of Excellence 2017 Highest levels of attainment and achievement for every young person Positive, sustained destinations Project 20 We will commit to the relentless pursuit of being the most caring, innovative and successful school delivering the highest levels of attainment and achievement. An Evolved Thought Get The curriculum revolving round young people – Flexible, Responsive

BGE Progression – The St. Andrew’s Standard

The S3 Curriculum - Pivotal Stretching all learners as fully as possible It’s still about the highest quality of Learning and Teaching It’s all about pupil progress and ensuring our understanding of it is robust. All assessment built on St. Andrew’s Standard and Benchmarks, supported by moderation process and annotated examples Progress intelligence – Tracking data to inform understanding of pupil progress to help raise standards and inform senior phase planning S3 Profile as part of our 100% strategy – individual interview from partners Developing understanding of national qualifications- ensuring progression into National Qualifications – generating assessment evidence

Our Pathways Core Pathway Young People have followed Level 3 & Level 4 courses in S3 S4 7 x 4 of National 4 or 5 Courses. Sit Exams in S4. 2 x PE, 2 x RE S5 5 X 6/5 Higher/National 5 3 Personal Achievement, 2 x PE, 2 x RE

Our Pathways 6 Higher Pathway Young People have followed Enhanced Level 4 courses in S3 S4 6 x 4 Higher, 1 x 4 Personal Achievement 2 x PE, 2 x RE S5 6 X 5 Higher 2 x RE

Our Pathways Employability Pathway Young People have followed Level 2/3 courses in S3 S4 5 x 4 of National 3/4 , 8 x College/Employability 2 x PE, 2 x RE S5 5 x College/Employability 4 X 5/6 National4/5/Higher 3 Personal Achievement, 2 x PE, 2 x RE

Our Senior Phase Experience Our 3 Pathways have delivered success 6 Higher – Improved Learning, raised aspirations, raised attainment; Core – Redefined Top Sets Employability – Increased engagement; Work Ready skills; Foundation Apprenticeships; The Partnership Base;

Key Contributors to Success On going Parent Engagement Partnership/Base/Leader Anne Other English Higher Amber Drama Maths Biology Green Chemistry History Tracking and Intervention Year 1 Exam Diet

Impact and Outcomes (1) End of S5 1+ Highers 2012 32% 2017 59.00% + 27% 3+ Highers 2012 16% 2017 35.4% + 19.4% 5+ Highers 2012 6% 2017 12.9% + 6.9 % S6 3 + Higher 2012 30% 2017 46.1% + 16% 5 + H 2017 14.5% 2017 28.6% + 14%

Impact and Outcomes (2) Destinations 2017 96.6% (90% HE/FE/Employment) 3 year average 95% Higher Education 2011 21% 2017 46.6%

Continuous Improvement Continuing improvements to S3 courses – more clearly defined Enhanced Level 4 Continue to increase pace and rigour in Year 1 of 2 year courses (pupil attitude) Continue to develop Personal Achievement and profile among young people Impact of changes to National Qualifications Continually Monitoring Pathway Numbers and management Literacy and Numeracy strategy Health Improvement strategy Addressing identified gaps