Learners Journeys CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE LEITH ACADEMY Motto

Learners’ Journeys CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE LEITH ACADEMY

Motto, Vision and Values: PERSEVERE Success in Learning for All. Respect. Diversity. Honesty. Fairness.

Qualifications Standard Grade Higher Still National Qualifications Foundation Access 3 National 3 General Intermediate 1 National 4 Credit Intermediate 2 National 5 Higher Advanced H

S 3 – Continuing the Broad General Education English Maths Modern Languages - French Science Social Subjects – now including ACHIEVE and YPI Technologies – including Physics Expressive Arts – including Football* Elective/Choice – with Drama/Mandarin/Accounting/ PE* PE/RMPS/PSE

The Process: Discussions with class teachers Support from Maya Stone, SDS Support from House Heads, Sf. L and DHTs S 2 Parents’ Consultation – 20. 1. 21 – teacher input Learner Pathway sheet completed and emailed to the school office – course selection checked and entered – from 21. 1. 21 Changes possible for some months after this New timetable in June 2021

The School Office: Admin@Leith. edin. sch. uk Me: Benjamin. Stewart@leith. edin. sch. uk

S 4 – Beginning of Senior Phase English Maths/Applications of Maths 4 -5 options (J. E. T. /ACHIEVE) 2 x. PE (Performance Unit) 1 x. RMPS/PSE S 4 -6 in National classes

Learner Pathways EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE ROUTES THROUGH S 3 AND ONWARDS…

S 3 Ayo English Maths French Biology Modern Studies Admin PE Spanish S 4 English Maths Mod Studs French Spanish PE N 5 N 5 N 5

Ayo S 5 English Maths Mod Studs French Spanish S 6 H H H French Spanish Mod Studs Mandarin > University AH AH AH H

Sandra S 3 S 4 English Maths French Admin Biology Modern Studies Drama PE English Maths Mod St Admin Biology PE N 5 N 5 N 5 N 4

Sandra S 5 English H Maths H Mod St H Foundation Apprenticeship (Financial Services) Admin H S 6 Maths AH Bus Man H Foundation Apprenticeship Hospitality N 5 SQA Leadership Award =>College/ Apprenticeship

Claire S 3 English Maths French Computing Drama Achieve* Physics PE S 4 English Maths Physics Drama French PE Achieve* N 4 N 3 N 4 N 4 N 5

Claire S 5 English N 5 Applications N 4 Environmental Science N 4 Drama (units) N 5 Practical Cookery N 5 Wider Achievement – First Aid/Extra English/Maths S 6 English H Drama N 5 Early L. & Child N 5 Health Sector N 4/5 HFT N 5 Volunteering/Study > College (HNC)

Danielle S 3 English Maths French Modern Studies Design Technology Art Chemistry Music S 4 English Maths Chemistry Mod Studies Art Design & Man JET* N 4 N 3 N 4 N 5 N 4

Danielle S 5 S 6 Literacy Level 5 Jewellery Design NPA Applications N 4 Art H People & Society N 4 Health Sector N 4 Art H(2) SQA Leadership Sport and Fitness NPA Volunteering Wider Achievement > Employment

Patryk S 3 S 4 English N 3 French Maths N 3 Chemistry French N 4 Geography Practical Cookery N 4 Health & Food Technology PE N 5 Football N 3 Music

Patryk S 5 ESOL N 4 Maths N 4 PE H Music N 4 French N 5 Practical WW N 4 Wider Achievement S 6? ? ? ESOL N 5 Practical Woodwork N 5 Exercise & Fitness Level 6 SQAL Level 6 Lang for Work Level 5/6 Volunteering Or S 6 = College/Work

S 3 Compulsory Subjects English Mathematics French RMPS PE PSE

College and Apprenticeships SKILLS FOR LIFE AND WORK

Joint Responsibilities for Success: Teaching staff must offer accurate and up-to-date information, plus sound guidance for the individual Teaching staff must produce high quality courses and learning experiences which are relevant, challenging and enjoyable

Joint Responsibilities for Success: Pupils must apply themselves to work and maintain a positive attitude to learning both in school and at home Parents/Carers must take a keen interest in their children’s work and provide support and encouragement

breadth of overall programme your ability in the subject ‘easy’ subjects your friends’ choices parental knowledge and interests your career intentions Factors affecting choice of subject your interest in/ enjoyment of the subject the teachers you hope to get

S 2 Parents’ Evening: 20 th January and Online (phone call if need be) Maya Stone, SDS http: //www. parents-booking. co. uk/leithacademy “Known as” name and legal surname Date of birth Email

Motto, Vision and Values: PERSEVERE Success in Learning for All. Respect. Diversity. Honesty. Fairness.