Pathways for All

Development of two ‘all-through’ (Years 7 – 11) high schools, Clifton Hunter HS to serve Eastern districts and John Gray HS to serve Western districts

Organization of schools into academies, so that students have a small and stable home base

Shift to exams at the end of Year 11, followed by mandatory Year 12 pathways for further education

Introduction of a comprehensive set of pathways for all students in Year 12, including completely new VoCaT (Vocational, Career and Technical) training programmes

Enhanced support for Careers advisory and guidance throughout all schools

Students experience less disruption in Year 7 – 11 schools, with fewer transitions to cause stress and interfere with learning

All-through schools and small academies allow for strong and sustained relationships with peers and teachers

The transition to large high schools can be difficult for students leaving primary school

The new Year 12 programme allows second chances for students who struggle with exams

There is a critical need for high quality, externally accredited vocational, career and technical education in the Cayman Islands

The Year 12 programme provides a bridge from school to the future for students, whether they are moving straight into work or are headed for highly demanding academic environments

Second chances

Externally accredited vocational, career and technical education

Rigorous, internationally accredited academic options

Expanded choice

Career guidance

Work experience

A bridge to a successful future

Approved by Education Council

Underpins the further education (Year 12) programme

Provides a clear and rationalized system for evaluating qualifications

Based on international standards

Cayman Diploma Programme

Foundation Programme

Further Education Programme

Dual-entry programmes◦ A-Levels

◦ UCCI Certificate Programmes (limited enrollment

possible based on space and demand)

◦ Associate Degree Programmes

Students study for AP/IB qualifications◦ AP is transitional to full IB Diploma status

◦ AP also allows portable, independent modules

Applicants must have at least 5 high-grade passes, including English and Maths, at A*-B/I-II grades

This is a straightforwardly academic stream, aimed at the top quintile of the school

• Allows second chances for students to resit exams (based on grades in Year 11; e.g. resit exams where students have earned D/IV grades)

• Students may also take new subjects, based on individual counseling

• Applicants will usually have shown success in some Level 2 subjects

• Programme will offer a focused programme of accessible subjects:– English– Mathematics– Electronic Document Processing and Management– Science– Social Studies

• In addition, there will also be access to basic literacy and numeracy programmes

• Foundation courses may be combined with vocational programmes

• Level 2 VoCaT (Vocational, Career and Technical) education programmes– Aimed at students who have at least 3 or 4 Level 1

passes (at least 3 or 4 passes at grades D/IV or below)

– BTEC First Diploma schemes (equal 2 – 4 GCSE passes)

– Work experience component (at least 1 day per week)

– Possible combinations with Foundation (resit) programme

Level 1 VoCaT (Vocational, Career and Technical) Basic Technical Skills Programmes◦ Planned for students who have had limited

academic success

◦ Focus on ensuring basic literacy, numeracy, ICT skills

◦ BTEC Introductory Schemes

◦ Strong work experience component

Level 2◦ Applied Science◦ Business◦ Hospitality = BTEC business certificate + L/T WJEC◦ Creative Media Production◦ Health and Social Care◦ IT◦ Public Services◦ Sport◦ Motor Vehicle

Level 1◦ Business, Retail and Administration◦ Construction◦ Health and Social Care◦ Hospitality, Travel and Tourism◦ IT @ Work◦ Sport and Leisure◦ Motor Vehicle

Live survey to decide on VoCaT options for next year

Not all the options on this list will be offered—your feedback will help us decide which to offer

The topics listed indicate some of the possible modules—the actual modules offered will depend on the interests and abilities of the students who enroll

Business, Retail and Administration◦ Mandatory Modules

Starting Work in Business, Retail and Administration

Introducing Customer Service

Personal Effectiveness

◦ Optional Modules

Ensuring Personal Health and Safety at Work

Communicating Effectively at Work

Introduction to Retail

Introduction to Administration

(subject to review by industry professionals)

Construction ◦ Mandatory Modules

Starting Work in Construction

Developing Skills and Working Safely in Construction

Personal Effectiveness

◦ Optional Modules

Developing Carpentry Skills

Developing Trowel Skills

Developing Painting Skills

Basic Building Maintenance

Health and Social Care◦ Mandatory Modules

Starting Work in Health and Social Care

Developing Skills in Health and Social Care

Personal Effectiveness

Looking After Children

Hospitality, Travel and Tourism◦ Mandatory Modules

Starting Work in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

Introducing Customer Service

Personal Effectiveness

◦ Optional Modules

Planning Trips

Using Displays in Travel and Tourism

IT @ Work◦ Mandatory Modules

Starting Work in the IT Industry

Developing Skills in IT

Personal Effectiveness

◦ Optional Modules

PC Systems

Using the Internet

IT Applications

Digital Devices

Sport and Leisure◦ Mandatory Modules

Starting Work in Sport and Leisure

The Healthy Body

Personal Effectiveness

◦ Optional Modules

Organizing a Sport or Leisure Event

Issues in Sport and Leisure

Taking Part in Sport

Introducing Customer Service

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (IMI)

(current JGHS programme)

◦ Light Vehicle Construction and Routine Maintenance

◦ Operating Principles of Light Vehicle Engines, Tyres,

Brakes, Steering and Suspension Systems

◦ Operating Principles and Maintenance of Light Vehicle

Transmission Systems and Electrical and Electronic

Systems

◦ Health and Safety in the Workplace

Applied Science◦ Mandatory Modules

Chemistry and Our Earth

Energy and Our Universe

Biology and Our Environment

◦ Optional Modules

Applications of Chemical Substances

Health Applications of Life Sciences

Science and the World of Work

Monitoring the Environment

Investigating a Crime Scene

Investigating Human Behaviour

Business◦ Mandatory Modules

Business Purposes

Business Organizations

Financial Forecasting for Business

People in Organizations

◦ Optional Modules

Using Office Equipment

Providing Business Support

Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in Business Contexts

Customer Relations in Business

Business Online

Starting a Small Business

Bookkeeping for Business

Hospitality (combination programme)◦ WJEC Leisure and Tourism (Cayman) GCSE

◦ BTEC Business Certificate Mandatory Modules

Business Purposes

Business Organizations

Optional Modules

Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in Business Contexts

Customer Relations in Business

Business Online

Starting a Small Business

Bookkeeping for Business

Creative Media Production◦ Mandatory Modules

Research for Creative Media Production

Communication Techniques for Creative Media Production

The Creative Media Sector

Media Audiences and Products

◦ Optional Modules

Video Production

Audio Production

Print Production

Photography Techniques

Web Authoring

Digital Graphics for Interactive and Print-based Media

Advertising Production

Health and Social Care◦ Mandatory Modules

Communications and Individual Rights within the Health

Sector

Individual Needs within the Health and Social Care Sector

◦ Optional Modules

Vocational Experience in the Health and Social Care Setting

Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

Impact of Diet on Health

Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care

Human Lifespan Development

IT◦ Mandatory Modules

Communicating in the IT Industry

Working in the IT Industry

Computer Systems

◦ Optional Modules

Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Applications

Mobile Communications Technology

Presenting Information Using IT

Animation Techniques

Doing Business Online

Website Development

Public Services◦ Mandatory Modules Public Services Skills

Career Planning for the Public Services Improving Health and Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Public

Services Employment in the Uniformed Public Services

◦ Optional Modules

Health and Safety in the Uniformed Public Services Crime and Its Effects on Society Fundamentals of Nautical Studies

Attending Emergency Incidents in Public Services ICT and the Public Services Law and Its Impact on the Individual

Adventurous Activities and Teamwork in the Public Services

Sport◦ Mandatory Modules

Fitness, Testing and Training

Practical Sport

Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

◦ Optional Modules

Work Experience in the Sports Industry

Planning and Running a Sports Event

Business Skills in Sports

Development of Personal Fitness

Nutrition for Sports Performance

Sports Development

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (IMI)

(current JGHS programme)

◦ Complete 20 units in Level 1 plus

Carrying Out Routine Vehicle Maintenance

Removing and Replacing Engine Units and Components

Electrical Auxiliary Units and Components

Chassis Units and Components

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Graduation◦ Students will graduate at the end of Year 12.

Programme location◦ The Year 12 programme will be located on the George Hicks

campus, separate from any Year 7 – 11 groups.

Transportation◦ Transportation to the Year 12 programme site will be provided

for all students. Arrangements for transportation to work experience sites are currently under review.

Uniform◦ Year 12 students will be expected to wear a uniform. We hope

to begin consultation with parents and students shortly to decide on an appropriate and practical uniform policy for students.