Module 2Implementing Foundation Learning

January 2011

Today’s Learning Outcomes

• To consider development of suitable delivery models

• To identify challenges to delivery • To see how PSD can be delivered in vocational units

• To look at a delivery plan for a group of learners • To recognise your commitment to continued professional development

Key Considerations (a centre’s perspective)

Planning for Foundation Learning

Leadership & Management

PersonalisedLearning

Reaching & Engaging Priority Learners

Initial Advice & Guidance

(IAG)

Coherent Delivery of Learning Programmes

Recognition of

Achievement & Progression

Support for Learners

Partnerships &

Stakeholders

Edexcel SolutionsOur specifications

All of our Entry and Level 1 specifications contain guidance on teaching and assessment, as well as an outline learning plan and website resources for each unit. Functional skills mapping highlights opportunities to reinforce the skills within both PSD and vocational learning.

Functional Skills initial assessment toolIf you are delivering Edexcel Functional Skills, this initial screening tool will help to contribute to identifying learners’ levels

Training & EventsDuring 2011 we are running implementation and network events. Details can be found on www.edexcel.com/foundationlearning

Published materialsA range available to download or order from the website

Delivery models & approaches

bf‘like for like’

Example: replacing skills for working life with a vocational certificate and a PSD award

‘accrediting previously non- accredited activities’

Example: tutorials or work placement

‘blocks of learning’

Example: blocks of 6 weeks of learning focussing on the learner journey

‘themed approach’

Example: Activity based learning in groups involving investigation and presentation

Guidance on Funding

http://skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/providers/programmes/alr/

http://www.ypla.gov.uk/

Delivery plan (an Entry 1 programme)Unit Level Credi

ts

Developing Communication Skills

E1 3

Developing ICT Skills E1 4

Early Mathematics: Developing Number Skills

E1 2

Travel within the Community: Going Places

E1 3

Developing Independent Living Skills: Being Healthy

E1 2

Total 14

Delivery plan (a Level 1 programme)Subject Level Credi

tsGLH

Edexcel BTEC Certificate in Performing Arts

1 13 130

Edexcel Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development

E3 6 60

Edexcel BTEC Entry Level Award in WorkSkills

E3 3 20

Functional Skills English

1 5 45

Functional Skills Maths

E3 5 45

Functional Skills ICT 1 5 45

Total 37 345

http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/

Sharing good practice

Performing ArtsUnit 1: Introduction to the Performing Arts (Entry 3)

PSDUnit 3: working as part of a group (Level 1)

Functional Skills English

• Speaking, listening and Communication• Reading• Writing

Functional Skills ICT

• Using ICT systems• finding and selecting information• Developing, presenting and communicating information

Learning Outcome 1Know about performance venues

Learning Outcome 1Understand how to contribute to working as part of a group in appropriate ways

Learning Outcome 3Know about non-performing roles in performance venues

Learning Outcome 2Demonstrate how to work as an effective group member

Learning Outcome 4Be able to report on a performance

Learning Outcome 3Review the group’s progress and their contribution to it

Thank you for your time

For further information and guidance please refer to our other training modules or contact the team on 0207 190 5099Or by email

foundationlearning@edexcel.com