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Qualifications at KS4 : 

Qualifications at KS4 Thomas Ng School Improvement Adviser (ICT & Assessment)

Challenges : 

Challenges Raising of participation age Falling of KS4 in-takes Revised KS3 curriculum Revised KS4 GCSE specifications Revised approach to 14-19 Diploma

Participation age : 

Participation age Education & Skills Act 2008 From 2013, all young people will be required to continue in education or training post-16 (current group of Year 8) At the end of 2008, 79.7% of 16-18 were participating in education and training (rsgateway figures)

Falling of KS4 in-takes : 

Falling of KS4 in-takes GCSE ICT full course summer participation: 2006 - 109601 2007 – 99656 2008 – 85599 2009 - 73519 Source: JCQ

Revised curriculum (2008) : 

Revised curriculum (2008)

Revised approach to 14-19 Diploma : 

Revised approach to 14-19 Diploma

Choosing the “right” course… : 

Choosing the “right” course… Input Links to KS3 and KS5 courses Previous results fees Process Does the content excite you? Local network of support available? Model of assessment Output Threshold - Challenge & Size - NQF/QCF levels SCAAT points Choosing IT as a career option

Output : 

Output National Threshold: KS4 - Level 2 – 5 GCSE A*-C grade including English and Mathematics KS5 – Level 3 – 2 GCE A*-E grade League table position: SCATT points

NQF / QCF levels : 

NQF / QCF levels Depth of study (challenge): KS4 GCSE A*-C = Level 2 GCSE D-G = Level 1 GCE A/S and A level = Level 3 Width of study (size): GCSE short course = half the amount of work but depth of knowledge and understanding expected is the same as “full” course Similarly for Functional Skills Double GCSE = double the amount of work but depth of knowledge and understanding remains the same Similarly for 4 GCSE equivalent vocational-related qualifications

NQF / QCF levels : 

NQF / QCF levels Depth of study: Level 1 :- can recall previous experience, use software packages well / effectively within a timescale Level 2 :- know how to solve a problem systematically and demonstrate the capacity to respond to the question “why” Level 3 :- consider and able to explain the implications of a range of factors when formulating a solution to a problem Width of study: The same systematic approach manifested in different context

SCAAT points : 

SCAAT points

SCAAT points : 

SCAAT points Source: http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

Choosing the “right” course… : 

Choosing the “right” course… Input Links to KS3 and KS5 courses Previous results fees Process Does the content excite you? Local network of support available? Model of assessment Output Threshold - Challenge & Size - NQF/QCF levels SCAAT points Choosing IT as a career option

Process : 

Process Content: (does the content excite me?) Computer Studies <–> Computing <–> software development Office applications <–> IT users <–> specialist users Support: Examination board meetings / online communities Subject associations hub meetings Local authority / school subject forum Model of assessment: 100% External set paper <–> 100% internal coursework (+ external moderation / verification)

Input : 

Input Link to KS3 and KS5: Could you change your KS3 units of work? What’s next for your students – where can they go to continue to develop this expertise? Previous result: Comparing with national averages Comparing with other subjects within your school Fee: Switching fees in your departmental/school budget?

A smoother transition.. : 

A smoother transition.. Have a pilot with a small group of students (just to try it out) Joining / establishing a network of like-minded professionals (either online or local) Attending examination board meetings Visiting existing centre(s) for the qualification Register for a course yourself

Useful links : 

Useful links http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk http://www.jcq.org.uk http://www.e-skills.com Your local authority data services team / your school’s examination officer

Qualifications at KS4 : 

Qualifications at KS4 Thomas Ng School Improvement Adviser (ICT & Assessment)