Learning Area Programmes Curriculum Networks: Hair & Beauty Fran Hopwood 26th February 2013

Welsh Government New Programme Based Planning and Funding System Phase 1: DfES project endorsed by Minister Phase 2 Activities: model the funding and finalise programmes June training starts Autumn DfES new planning year starts January funding allocations to providers September programme based delivery starts for providers

“ A programme of learning should equip learners with the necessary skills required for employment or progression into further or higher learning. The key is skills that are valued by employers and the Welsh economy.” DfES Interim Report 2013 “ A programme of learning should equip learners with the necessary skills required for employment or progression into further or higher learning. The key is skills that are valued by employers and the Welsh economy.” DfES Interim Report 2013 Programme Based Planning, Delivery and Review

Challenges for Colleges Planning number of programmes by subject area Populating learning programmes at each level for each subject area matching purpose and intended outcomes Guiding learners to appropriate programmes based on their intended progression Individualising initial action plans based on results of IDA and Viability, Timetabling, Differentiation in T&L Recording of progress on-programme and outputs Exit interviewing and recording of outcomes

Potential Outputs Completion of the programme Learner progress, distance travelled and value added will be tracked through the e-ILP Attainment of main qualification(s) Attainment of defined essential skills Evidence of completion of core –diaries, logs or projects Achievement of the CLIF content – qualification, units and /or non-accredited learning

Potential Outcomes Entry to paid employment in the vocational or a related industry Progression to a higher level of full-time learning Employment in another area of work Progression to apprenticeships or WBL Short term contact, seasonal work or short term project work in the vocational or a related industry Self employed or working as a contractor Voluntary work or an internship in the vocational or a related industry Progression to part-time study in the subject area or a related area of study Progression to an alternative subject or vocational area with clear vocational aims Overseas study Entry to armed forces, police, fire service or other public services. Professional practice For students with additional learning needs, social engagement, day service, voluntary placements, community engagement and independent living and functions’

Challenges in Implementation Develop the role of the Curriculum Networks to lead the scrutiny process Ensure the rigour and consistency of the scrutiny process Develop the interface between scrutiny and measures of performance by Estyn and DfES Ensure appropriate provider representation in the curriculum networks Deliver training for networks to undertake the scrutiny role effectively

The Terms of Reference Enable colleges to raise standards; Consider ways of disseminating and developing good practice; Identify key issues that require a policy response; Disseminate new development relevant to the network; Undertake research or investigations relevant through the network; Maintain links to and receive information or presentations from the appropriate agencies and stakeholders including SSCs, Estyn, DfES, Learndirect, NGfL and Awarding Organisations; Enable networking through establishing appropriate channels of communication; Offer advice and guidance on common issues to ColegauCymru and Provide a forum for the discussion of relevant national and local issues.

Network Meetings Networks meet 3 times per year – 2 meetings and a conference Networks that cover multiple subject programmes may require longer meeting to split into subjects or additional meetings Agendas will contain standing items on programme development, scrutiny and sharing of good practice

Network Agendas Autumn meeting Review data and performance from the previous year Identify good practice and any issues raised Report to scrutiny panel Spring meeting Review curriculum planning Undertake research Plan conference Summer meeting – conference Disseminate research and good practice Feed-back from scrutiny panel / board