Govan High School Nuts and Bolts

Govan High School What? An entirely skills-based curriculum Involving young people in identification and awareness of skills Covers all learning areas – in school or elsewhere Highlighting developments in skills and connections across learning Recording skills centrally on the Achievement Database

Govan High School How? Looking at how young people have done something – not just what they did By tasks, questioning, reviewing, assessment, links between subjects and between subjects and the ultra curriculum By using a common vocabulary By matching previous / other skills sets with the Future Skills By recognising that everyone is a unique combination of skills BUT that many people have not had opportunities to discover or use the skills they have.

Govan High School Why? Lifelong learning Relevance (to pupils, to national precepts, to employers’ needs, etc) Motivation Self esteem, self awareness and self confidence Stimulates reflective abilities and critical faculties

Govan High School Why? Employability Enshrines principles of CfE and SfS Strong connections to employers’ agenda Truly comprehensive approach Skills development awareness Skills gaps awareness

Govan High School What with? Future skills list Skills assessment booklets Skills awards cards Achievement database Universality of approach