We know that many parents and carers want to support their child\u2019s learning but feel unsure about how current qualifications compare to the system they remember. While education has changed in structure and language, many aspects are more familiar than they first appear.<\/p>\n
This section is designed to help explain what today\u2019s qualifications roughly equate to and what that means in practice for pupils.<\/p>\n
At Rosshall, the Senior Phase usually runs from S4 to S6. Unlike the system many parents will remember, qualifications are not fixed to a single year group.<\/p>\n
This means that young people may study National qualifications at different points during the Senior Phase, depending on their needs, progress and future plans.<\/p>\n
National 5<\/strong> National 4<\/strong> National 4 is a valuable qualification and a positive outcome, particularly for pupils who benefit from ongoing assessment rather than exams.<\/p>\n National 3<\/strong> National 3 helps pupils build confidence and skills and can be part of a progression route to National 4.<\/p>\n Highers <\/strong><\/p>\n Highers<\/strong> are broadly similar to Higher Grade qualifications<\/strong> from the past, but with some key differences:<\/p>\n Highers are demanding and represent a significant step up from National 5, particularly in terms of workload and expectations.<\/p>\n You may notice that:<\/p>\n This is normal within the Scottish system and reflects a focus on individual success<\/strong>, not comparison with others.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We know that many parents and carers want to support their child\u2019s learning but feel unsure about how current qualifications compare to the system they remember. While education has changed in structure and language, many aspects are more familiar than they first appear. This section is designed to help explain what today\u2019s qualifications roughly equate to and what that means in practice for pupils. At Rosshall, the Senior Phase usually<\/p>\n
\nThis is broadly comparable to Standard Grade Credit level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
\nThis is broadly comparable to Standard Grade General level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
\nThis is broadly comparable to Standard Grade Foundation level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
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What does this mean for parents?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nNo. National 5 can be taken in S4, S5 or S6.<\/li>\n
\nNo. It is exactly the same qualification.<\/li>\n
\nNo. Many pupils take more time to build skills and still move on to positive destinations.<\/li>\n
\nYes. Colleges, employers and training providers are very familiar with Scottish Senior Phase pathways.<\/li>\n
\nBecause young people develop at different rates. Pathways are based on what best supports success.<\/li>\n
\nYes. Pathways are reviewed regularly and can be adjusted if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n