1. 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

3. 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

4. BGE Progression – The St. Andrew’s Standard

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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;

10. 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

11. Impact and Outcomes (1) End of S5
1+ Highers % % + 27%
3+ Highers % % %
5+ Highers % % % S6
3 + Higher % % + 16%
5 + H % % + 14%

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

13. 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