Curriculum
Curriculum
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In Gairloch High School, our curriculum places learners at the heart of education. At its centre are four fundamental capacities:
Curriculum Rationale
Curriculum Rationale
The documents linked below describe the rationale behind the Gairloch High School Curriculum from S1-6. These documents take into account national and authority-wide guidance and also relate to what we can deliver based in our local context. Some of the courses listed as delivered by school staff may not run every sessions depending on pupils numbers and teacher availability with 2-year rotations offered where possible and appropriate. These documents will be reviewed annually to ensure real-time accuracy.
About the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
About the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
The SCQF is the qualifications framework for Scotland. It is used to compare and understand our country’s wide range of qualifications.
View the Interactive Framework here: https://scqf.org.uk/the-framework/interactive-framework/
More information for Parents/Carers can be found at: https://scqf.org.uk/support/learners/school-leavers/parents-and-carers-of-learners/
About National 4 (SCQF Level 4)
About National 4 (SCQF Level 4)
National 4 courses are part of the suite of National Qualifications delivered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), soon to become Qualifications Scotland. Information about each of the levels can be found at https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/97077.html with specific subject information relating to each level via https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45625.html.
About National 5 (SCQF Level 5)
About National 5 (SCQF Level 5)
National 5 courses are part of the suite of National Qualifications delivered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), soon to become Qualifications Scotland. Information about each of the levels can be found at https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/97077.html with specific subject information relating to each level via https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45625.html.
About Higher (SCQF Level 6)
About Higher (SCQF Level 6)
Higher courses are part of the suite of National Qualifications delivered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), soon to become Qualifications Scotland. Information about each of the levels can be found at https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/97077.html with specific subject information relating to each level via https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45625.html.
About Advanced Higher (SCQF Level 7)
About Advanced Higher (SCQF Level 7)
Advanced Higher courses are part of the suite of National Qualifications delivered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), soon to become Qualifications Scotland. Information about each of the levels can be found at https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/97077.html with specific subject information relating to each level via https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45625.html.
About National Progression Awards (SCQF Levels 2-6)
About National Progression Awards (SCQF Levels 2-6)
National Qualification Group Awards (NQGA) is the term which covers National Certificates (NCs) and National Progression Awards (NPAs).
NPAs and NCs develop skills much sought after by employers. They encourage learners to think differently and aim higher. As such, these qualifications are relevant to anyone, including those considering self-employment.
National Progression Awards (NPAs) are available in a variety of sectors, from Construction and Childcare to areas such as Digital Literacy and Social Software.
NPAs are at SCQF Levels 2-6. A level 6 NPA is delivered at the same level as a Higher however with different assessment types
About Foundation Apprenticeships (SCQF Levels 4-6)
About Foundation Apprenticeships (SCQF Levels 4-6)
We work with partners to offer a range of Foundation Apprenticeships. More information on these qualifications and how they fit in with the SCQF can be found on the Skills Development Scotland (SDS) website: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-do/apprenticeships/foundation-apprenticeships
Our PSHE Curriculum
Our PSHE Curriculum
Please note: all plans are fluid and they are subject to change as we move through the year based on pupil progress and class teachers' professional judgement. All plans listed show the starting point and approximate schedule for each course at the time of publication.
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