Technological and Global Changes Encourage Students Bridging the Gap Holistic Support Review and update

Increase the minimum school leaving age› 2013 – 17› 2015 – 18

Diplomas in 17 subjects at three levels by 2013

New functional skills standards and qualifications in English, mathematics and ICT

Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities

More options = more flexibility

= greater opportunities

GCSE/A Levels Diplomas Foundation Tier Learning Apprenticeships

Coursework to be replaced with controlled assessment

A broad range of questions on examination papers.

Functional skills in English, maths and ICT to aid students employability.

Better preparation for academic environment in Higher Education

Theory and Practical Study is combined Valuable work experience is gained Increased opportunity to pursue

interests. Insight in what work is like in particular

area without future commitment. Diplomas to cover 17 subjects and to

become available from 2011

Business, Administration and Finance Construction and the Built Environment Creative and Media Engineering Environmental and Land-based Studies Hair and Beauty Studies Hospitality Information Technology Manufacturing and Product Design Public Services Retail Business Society, Health and Development Sport and Active Leisure Travel and Tourism

Learning for 14 to 19 year old learners working predominantly at entry level or level 1.

Learning programmes integrate vocational/subject learning, personal and social development, and functional skills.

Raise learners expectation through participation, achievement and progression

Enables many different routes to higher education

Integral part of all other elements of the new curriculum

Practical skills in English, Math's And ICT

Develop skills essential for employment

The Personal, Learning and Thinking skills framework is made up of 6 groups.

When incorporated with functional skills they are crucial to life, learning and work.

The new curriculum aims to give students the opportunity to gain these skills.

IndependentEnquiry

CreativeThinkers

ReflectiveLearners

TeamWorkers

Self-Managers

Effective Participators

16 and over to participate Opportunity to start in a chosen career Opportunity to gain nationally

recognised qualifications Three levels available Can be a gateway into higher

education

A paradigm shift in focus – what the young person needs, not what providers can offer

Will all 14 year olds be able to determine their educational direction at such an early age

University admissions policies will need to be reviewed

Increase in teachers workload. Potential shortfall in vacancies for

apprenticeships Commonality in delivery of education

More opportunities for students to learn in different locations

Introduction of more e-learning and e-portfolios ILPs for appropriate courses or to review progress Preparation and planning to use ICT-enabled

learning Sharing learning resources with other providers CPD for staff and re training for vocational

subjects

Apprenticeships - Directgov - Education and learning - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/OptionsAt16/DG_4001327

Choices at 14-19 - http://eduwight.iow.gov.uk/student/higher_education/Choices_at_14_-19/

DCSF 14 – 19 Reform - http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/index.cfm Foundation Learning guidance – QCDA -

http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/foundation-learning/772.aspx Functional Skills ICT - http://www.functionalskills4u.com/ict.html Initial Teacher Training - http://www.ict-tutors.co.uk/index.php?

sec=4&tp=5&layout=1&ts=6 ITTE- Framework for the 14-19 curriculum- Implications for ICT

teachers and teacher educators - http://www.ttrb.ac.uk/viewarticle2.aspx?contentId=13894

PLTS - Skills - Key stages 3 & 4 - National Curriculum - http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk/key-stages-3-and-4/skills/plts/index.asp

Teachernet, 14 to 19 - http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/14to19/