1 Devon Schools’ Improvement Partners’ CPD Day 27 th February 2008

Curriculum Change Our local agenda taken from Letter to providers Sept 07 the development of a richer, more diverse curriculum….. to deliver the pathways to achieve personalised learning for all our young people working with partners to maximise opportunities across Devon including employers the development of realistic and relevant learning experiences in preparation for employment

3 Why Embark on Curriculum Reform? The National Agenda To reduce the achievement gap in between socio- economic groups Identification of a ‘long tail’ of underachievement To increase participation in education and training post- 16. Targets to be introduced so all young people have to be in education or training either in work or not in work until they are 19 To broaden skills to increase employability To develop flexible, innovative, and ambitious networks to deliver the new curriculum to develop choice and diversity To meet the needs and aspirations of all young people, locally

4 All young people will become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens TeachingTraining Coaching GuidanceEmployersGovernors & lecturing staff& mentoringIAG & tutoring & SEAs Parents/carers EAST/MID DEVON CONSORTIA EXETER LEARNING CITY NORTH DEVON CONSORTIUM SOUTH DEVON CONSORTIA Area Strategic Leadership from Headteachers/Principals Management from Deputies/14-19 leaders Diploma SpecialistsArea Groups Diploma Working Parties IAG Groups, EBP Groups, Connexions Devon Guidance Materials – Comprehensive Documentation and information Devon Strategic implementation Group Government Office South West progress Report Devon Strategic Leadership Group DCCDESLSC Co nnx ion s Provi ders HEHE DE BP & Set poin t Training Provider Network Employers Aim Curriculum, skills and knowledge Local Partnerships Leadership and Management Operational activity Support Accountability Partner organisations

5 Devon's Progress Strategy group-formulate strategy and implement activity includes partners DCC DES LSC Connexions EBP Re formed leadership group which will take leadership function in Devon's development Emphasis on development of the curriculum Area prospectus development of reporting functions IAG groups for each area Employer engagement and functional skills pilots and development Investigation of FLT Development of team through area co-ordinators dip champs and specialist support Gateway 1 bids 2 bids graded category 3 for 2009 start pending approval Gateway 2 bids 8 gateway applications for 2009 start pending approval Possible gateway 3 bids East and Mid/ North for 2010 start Partnership planning key element of Capital strategy planning

6 Diploma Qualifications Partnership working is a key element of diploma provision. Providers include; Schools and Colleges, FE, HE, Connexions, SSC, LSC, EBP and employers federations. Diploma will be equivalent to 5 GCSEs at level 2.They will be available in 3 levels foundation, higher and advanced Diplomas are not ‘vocational’ qualifications and do not mean readiness for employment but they do offer relevant work related curriculum The curriculum is to developed so that it can offer a choice of qualifications for young people from age 14. The pathways available to young people will include GCSE, Diplomas and others such as IF programmes, BTEC, NVQ ASDAN and other awards. They still need to be developed alongside the diplomas and will continue as options for certain students

7 Diplomas Diplomas for First Teaching in 2008 ICT Creative and Media Engineering Society Health and Development Construction and the Built Environment 2009 Manufacturing and Product Design Business and Administration and Finance Hair and Beauty Studies Hospitality Public Services 2010 Retail Sport and Leisure Travel and Tourism Other diplomas possibly to be developed for 2011 Humanities Science Modern languages

8

9 Partnership Working Entitlement; All pupils should have access to all diplomas from 2013 Partnerships have to be formed and operational with clear plans for delivery. They have to be supported by the Local Authority and verified by the Government Office SW through a ‘gateway process’ Devon has a good reputation for its IF and other programmes. Partnerships have formed across Devon some are in the early stages

10 Diploma Guidance Materials available at click on link; subjects and specialist areas (Scroll down to bottom of links) County Structure Diploma gateway guidance Guidance on workforce development Facilities Employer engagement IAG Functional skills Collaboration requirements

Partnership Teams & Diplomas Leads DCC/DES All area groups – heads/principals and deputies facilitated by either or both: Julia Wilkinson Gilly Browning DCC DES Area NorthExeterEast/MidSouth Partnership Groups NORDABExeter4learningCentral DASHSouth DASH Partnership Group Curriculum Innovation Group EAST/Mid Strategy Group Deputies Schools Special Schools FE Colleges Training Providers 10 2 I (NDC) (Ext) 2 (EDC, Bicton) 5 1 (SDC) (SDC) 2 1 (PCFE) 1 Partners Barnstaple Tutorial Centre Bideford College Braunton School and Community College Chulmleigh, The Community College Great Torrington Community School Sports College Holsworthy Community College Ilfracombe Media Arts College Marland School North Devon College Pilton Community College South Molton Community College The Park Community School Exeter College Isca College of Media Arts Southbrook School St James Maths/ Computing School St Luke’s Science/ Sports College St Peters CofE Aided School West Exe Technology College Bicton College Cullompton Community College East Devon College Exmouth Community College Honiton Community College Queen Elizabeth Community College Sidmouth Community College The Axe Valley Community College The King’s School Tiverton High School Uffculme School (plus Exeter College) Dartmouth Community College Humpty Dumpty Childcare Ltd Ivybridge Community College King Edward VI Community College Kingsbridge Community College South Dartmoor Community College South Devon College Coombeshead College Dawlish Community College Knowles Hill School South Dartmoor Community College South Devon College Teign School Teignmouth Community College Okehampton College Plymouth College of Further Education PSC Training and Development. Tavistock College L

12 Further information landscape changes weekly endeavours to keep all up to date through; DES website for presentations and guidance documents Action plan based on performance indicators DCSF/GOSW review team including functional skills team based at GMH through Devon Education Services Employer engagement team DES DEPB SETPOINT If all else fails contact