Quality Improvement Agency

14-19 ReformSupporting practitioners to deliver the new curriculumEleanor Jackson : 

10/10/2008 14-19 ReformSupporting practitioners to deliver the new curriculumEleanor Jackson

14-19 curriculum reform in England : 

10/10/2008 14-19 curriculum reform in England ‘From 2008 we will begin the biggest education reform in the world. 14 new diplomas combining theoretical and practical learning - the mixed academic and vocational route that has always been UNAVAILABLE to our young people; producing a better skilled workforce; and giving Britain a competitive edge.’ Alan Johnson Secretary of State for Education and Skills 27 September 2006

The new entitlements at KS4 : 

10/10/2008 The new entitlements at KS4 National Curriculum core subjects (English, maths and science) National Curriculum foundation subjects (ICT, PE & Citizenship) Work-related learning and enterprise Religious education Sex, drug, alcohol and tobacco education and careers education The choice available to young people must include: All 14 Diploma lines and At least one course in each of the following areas: the arts, design and technology, humanities, modern foreign languages; with an opportunity to take a course in all four areas if they wish to

The new entitlements post-16 : 

10/10/2008 The new entitlements post-16 Any one of the 14 Diplomas and Functional English, functional maths and functional ICT to at least level 2

14-19 Diplomas : 

10/10/2008 14-19 Diplomas New qualifications offering a broad programme of: practical skill development theoretical and technical understanding and knowledge different learning styles and settings L1: equivalent in size to 4-5 GCSEs at grades D to G L2: equivalent in size to 5-6 GCSEs at grades A* to C L3: equivalent in size to three A levels L3 ‘progression’ Diploma: equivalent in size to two A levels

14-19 Diplomas : 

10/10/2008 14-19 Diplomas

Functional skills : 

10/10/2008 Functional skills Mastery of the basics is a key priority in the reforms New functional skills qualifications to be introduced in English, maths and ICT To be available as stand-alone qualifications and also incorporated into revised GCSEs and 14-19 Diplomas To be available at entry level 1-3 and levels 1 and 2, with potential for a level 3 qualification to be introduced in the future 3 year pilot from September 2007 Roll-out in all three skills in 2010

14-19 Diploma support programme : 

10/10/2008 14-19 Diploma support programme Programme jointly managed by QIA and SSAT To equip practitioners to be fully competent and confident in delivering Diploma courses to learners To promote excellence in teaching and learning through the development and dissemination of high quality resources To support and facilitate the implementation of change on the ground To learn ongoing lessons from the experiences of early adopters and enable these to influence good practice in delivery nationally

14-19 Diploma support programme : 

10/10/2008 14-19 Diploma support programme Design, development and publication of support materials Guidance for school and college leaders on delivering generic aspects of 14-19 Diplomas, contextualised to specific Diploma lines of learning Guidance for employers engaged in the 14-19 Diploma programme Subject-specific guidance for practitioners to support teaching and learning CPD materials to meet the needs of and be used by trainers and lead Diploma practitioners involved in upskilling staff

14-19 Diploma support programme : 

10/10/2008 14-19 Diploma support programme Development of a practitioner virtual learning environment All outputs of the programme will be readily accessible to all involved in the delivery of Diplomas A “virtual workspace” for practitioners to develop their own customised resources

14-19 Diploma support programme : 

10/10/2008 14-19 Diploma support programme Training, coaching and mentoring programme through regional centres Face to face training for practitioners through regional centres Minimum of 3 full days Trainers trained and approved spring/summer 2007 5,000 practitioners trained by September 2008 Training uses support programme materials and VLE Matrix of regional support and national Diploma learning networks

Functional skills support programme : 

10/10/2008 Functional skills support programme Programme jointly managed by QIA and SNS To equip sufficient numbers of practitioners in the full range of settings to be fully competent and confident in teaching functional skills to learners To promote excellence in teaching and learning through the development and dissemination of high quality resources To ensure the FS and Diploma support programmes enhance and complement each other To raise general awareness and understanding of the reforms

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10/10/2008 Design, development and publication of support materials Generic guidance for leaders on delivering functional skills Materials to support functional skills teaching and learning CPD materials Materials to be available in hard copy and via VLE Functional skills support programme

Functional skills support programme : 

10/10/2008 Training and network programme Customised training and support at a regional and local level based on a blended learning approach for practitioners in a range of settings Develop the role of Strategy consultants, other lead professionals, and lead institutions to take on the 14-19 FS support role National FS team: Senior Director and one co-ordinator for each subject: English, maths and ICT Regional Advisers for English, maths and ICT Functional skills support programme

Timetable for reform : 

10/10/2008 Timetable for reform

14-19 ReformSupporting practitioners to deliver the new curriculumEleanor Jacksoneleanor.jackson@qia.gsi.gov.uk : 

10/10/2008 14-19 ReformSupporting practitioners to deliver the new curriculumEleanor Jacksoneleanor.jackson@qia.gsi.gov.uk

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