Implementing Wolf Considering the implications for vocational learning and progression to HE in a time of change November 2012

Outline of session Changes to Key Stage 4 Reform to provision Other key reforms OCR’s response

Key Stage 4 – reform agenda (1) Wolf review and the academic core English and maths for all Removal of ‘perverse incentives’ Requirement for external assessment Removal of duty to provide work experience

Key Stage 4 – Reform agenda (2) Reintroduction of linear GCSEs Marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Removal of re-sits

Key Stage 4 – reforms (3) Still to be introduced: revised criteria for vocational qualifications the introduction of the EBCs further changes to performance measures.

Reform of provision Introduction of programmes of study – sizeable vocational qualification – English and maths – enrichment/employability activities English and maths remain core High quality work experience

Proposed reform of A Levels Linear Removal of AS? No re-sits HE ownership

Other related policy changes Removal of EMA Changes to the delivery of IAG Broader funding changes Diverging three country agendas

Emerging issues The needs of ‘non GCSE’ learners How to maintain access routes to HE Support for vocational learning and progression onwards

OCR’s response Subject/sector forums established Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals Numeracy and literacy provision Higher Apprenticeships