1. Senior Phase Curriculum Design for Pupils S4
TURRIFF ACADEMY
Senior Phase Curriculum Design
for Pupils S4

2. Key Features of Senior Phase
Choice at end of S3, S4 and S5
Planned pathways
Broad General Education (BGE) will support transition to Senior Phase
Broad General Education (BGE) should not predetermine pupil options as they move to senior phase

3. Key Features of Senior Phase
S4 – S6 will be viewed as a single S4-S6 cohort - based upon level of course rather than year group in most areas
Plan for different pathways for progression to meet the varying needs of the learners
Courses will be designed to be delivered over a single academic year
Access to courses only if recommended by dept.

4. COURSES National 3 – Fully internally Assessed
National 4 – Internal Assessment and Value Added Unit
National 5 - Units plus some coursework and an external exam
Higher – All new CfE Highers - units plus some coursework and an external exam
New Advanced Higher
Pupils will be encouraged to aim for the highest level possible

5. Developing the Young Workforce
S4 College Courses in partnership with NESCol or SAC as appropriate
Focused Work Experience for S4 National 4 leavers during study leave time in May

6. = 16 Qualifications + Leadership and Achievement Awards
Exit qualifications
S4 – 6 Courses including English and Maths at National 3, National 4 or National 5 plus core subjects - PE, PSE, RMPS S5 – 5 Courses at National 3, National 4, National 5 or Higher (x 5 periods each + PE and PSE) + possibly Leadership S6 – Up to 5 Courses at Advanced Higher (3 teaching periods), Higher or National 5 (x5 periods each) + possibly Leadership. No free columns for S6 pupils.
= 16 Qualifications + Leadership and Achievement Awards

7. POSITIVE DESTINATIONS
Aim of All Senior Phase pupils
Work, College, Training or University
Individual appointments with Year Head
Careers Advisor appointments
Input from Guidance in PSE

8. S4 Choices

9. For further information….