FJ Berry 12 September 2007 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray S1 – S3 Curriculum Conference 12 September 2007 Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21 st Century FJ Berry Head Teacher St. Margaret’s High School North Lanarkshire

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st Century Building a New Curriculum “Curriculum architecture is not about structural issues but the extent to which the underlying aims of the curriculum are reflected in the pedagogies in classrooms.” Report for The Scottish Executive Department October 2006 B. Boyd et al.

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 An Approach to Curriculum Development Discussion, Engagement, Partnership  Identify range and parameters for discussion  Ensure opportunities exist to participate Who do we define as partners?  Learners?  Teaching/All Staff  Parents/Community  LA/SEED/LTS/SQA

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 An Approach to Curriculum Development Building a Consistent Approach to Curriculum Change  Curriculum Design/Planning  National Debate 2002  Sports Comprehensive 2003  Vocational Curriculum 2003  A Curriculum for Excellence 2004 School Experience

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 An Approach to Curriculum Development Managing Change - Building School Capacity  Pace  Motivation  Involvement Issues Arising  Learning Centered Approach  New Professionalism  Structure Issues  Class Organisation

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st Century Future of Education “The comprehensive principle was never meant to be, and must not become, the excuse for a uniform system.” Jack McConnell, First minister 5 November 2002

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st Century The right of each child to a quality education What is needed?  Greater flexibility  Diversity  Choice Move to develop  Personalisation of learning and teaching  A Curriculum for Excellence

FJ Berry 12 September Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st Century FJ Berry 12 September 2007

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 FJ Berry Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st Century FJ Berry 12 September 2007

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 A Focus on Leadership FJ Berry 12 September 2007

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 Ccurriculum Design / Architecture S1S1 Transition Year Allocation English Modern Language 4343 Mathematics4 Religious Education2 Physical Education2 PSHE1 Core16 Science3 Social Science3 Performing Arts3 Art & Design2 Technology / ICT3 Elective14 Total30

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 Curriculum Design / Architecture S2 / S3 CurriculumAllocation English Modern Language* 5353 Mathematics*5 Religious Education2 Physical Education2 PSHE1 Core18 Option 13 Option 23 Option 33 Option 43 Elective12 Total30 In S3 Vocational option / Modern Languages Vocational pupils receive 4 sessions of Mathematics

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 S3/S4  Pupils able to choose vocational option at end of S2  Offered over S3/S4 - 4 sessions  Organised over two double sessions  Pupils opting for vocational curriculum to receive 4 sessions of Mathematics in S3 Vocational Curriculum

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 OptionCertification Construction SkillsIntermediate 1 & 2 Early Education & Child CareIntermediate 1 & 2 Beauty TherapySVQ Call centre SkillsSVQ Leisure & recreationCertificated Motor MechanicsSVQ Vocational Curriculum Future DevelopmentsCertification HospitalityIntermediate 1 & 2 FinanceIntermediate 1 & 2 Sports ManagementIntermediate 1 & 2 Future development into S5/6

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 What should be the Next Steps?  Analysis of present curriculum S1-S3 set against the values, purposes and principles of ACfE  Any new curriculum must ensure learning through  The ethos and life of the school as a community  Curriculum areas and subjects  Inter-discipline projects and studies  Opportunities for personal achievement  Personalisation of learning and choice  New timetabling structures  Assessment/Certification

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 Curriculum Structure S4 – S6 Curriculum 2010Allocation English5 Mathematics4 Religious Education2 Physical Education2 PSHE1 Core14 Option 14 Option 24 Option 34 Option 44 Elective16 Total30 Students continue to study Mathematics until Intermediate 1 achieved

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 School Improvement Continuity  Curriculum  Teachers  Methodology Progression  Opportunities  Pertinent Guidance Learning and Teaching  Co-operative Learning  Sharing good practice Vision  Relationships  Restorative

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 School Improvement Supporting Change Phase 1 August – October  Attainment analysis  Celebrating Success  School certificates  Merit awards  Award ceremony  Target setting Phase 2 October – December  S5/6 Student / staff review  Class Visits Phase 3 January – March  S4 Review evidence  S3 review evidence  Class Visits Phase 4 April – June  S1 Review Evidence  S2 Review Evidence Target Groups S2 – S4 identified

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 School Improvement Supporting Change Phase 1 August – October  Promoted staff identify target groups  Meet with pupils / parents  Agree targets to be set for session  Clarify the role of HT, SMT, PT and teacher in process  Joint Planning 3 – 18  Examining effective transitions New approach to target setting Next Steps Progression 3 – 18 Joint Development Planning

FJ Berry 12 September 2007 “If the first challenge of change is to ensure that it’s desirable and the second challenge is to make it durable, the biggest challenge of all is to make it durable and sustainable” Hargreaves & Fink Sustainable Leadership School Improvement Supporting Change