Entry and Level 1 Qualifications and Services February 2015 Fiona Callaghan Entry and Level 1 update2

Why choose Pearson? We offer a flexible framework of qualifications We recognise that there are a large variety of learners, many with different needs and progression aims, our programmes are written with the learner in mind You can create personalised programmes with clear progression routes for each learner, whether this is to independent living, further education or employment Our qualifications offer a seamless progression pathway and real skills for their future Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/003

Learner profiles With such a vast range of qualifications and units available to choose from we have identified four typical learner groups and created suggested packages of qualifications and units to meet their needs Once you have identified which group matches your learner’s needs these models should help you build suitable learning programmes to help them achieve their full potential Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/004

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LevelWhat’s available Entry 1Personal Progress(PSD) Entry 2Personal and Social Development (PSD) Entry 3Personal and Social Development (PSD) Vocational BTECs WorkSkills MySkills L1 GCSE D – G GCSE Vocational BTECs WorkSkills MySkills L2 GCSE A* - C GCSE BTEC Firsts WorkSkills MySkills Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/006 What do we offer?

What does that look like at E1 and 2 7 Personal Progress (E1) Allows learners to develop their skills in areas such as independent living, skills for the workplace and engaging with the world around them Personal and Social Development (E2) Skills for Independence and work Intended to be a bridging qualification to enable learners to move from personal development to vocational learning Entry and Level 1 update

…and at E3 and Level 1 8 Personal and social development Vocational Learning MySkills WorkSkills Entry and Level 1 update

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Pearson Entry 1 – some pathways 11 Edexcel Entry Level Award in ICT Skills (4 credits) Using unit 4 Edexcel Entry Level Award in Personal Progress (8 credits) Taken from any units above Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Skills for independent living (13 credits) Taken from units Edexcel Entry Level Award in Skills for independent living (6 credits) Taken from units Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Personal Progress (14 credits) Taken from any units above Edexcel Entry Award in Skills for supported employment (6 credits) Taken from units Edexcel Entry Level Diploma in Personal Progress (37 credits) Taken from any units above The Qualifications Entry and Level 1 update

Progression Entry and Level 1 update12 Entry level 1 Award in personal progress E1 Certificate in personal progress E1 Diploma in personal progress E1 Entry level 2 Entry 2 PSD or Skills for independence and work Supported employment Independent living Award in personal and social development E2 Certificate in personal and social development E2 Diploma in personal and social development E2 Award In Skills for independence and work E2 Certificate In Skills for independence and work E2 Diploma In Skills for independence and work E2 Entry 3 Vocational Award Entry 3 Personal and social development Entry 3 Myskills/WorkSkills

Progression Entry and Level 1 update13 Entry level 3 Award / certificate / diploma in Vocational sector PSD or employability learning Work or work related experience Level 1 Level 1 further study Employment E3 horizontal progression English and maths PSD or employability learning GCSE Level 2 BTECs Employment Award / certificate / diploma in Vocational sector Work or work related experience

New qualifications Pearson BTECs in exploring vocational sectors Features: Combined vocational and PSD units Certificate, extended certificate and diploma sizes Same structure across the suite (3 groups of units to choose from) Formalised progression links to level 2 New introduction to the sectors unit (3 credits) Level 1 vocational units and level 1 and 2 personal skills units 14Entry and Level 1 update

Pearson BTEC Level 1 Extended Certificate in exploring the care sector (QCF) (27 credits) Group 1 UnitLevelCreditGLH Exploring the caring sector (mandatory) Group 2 15 vocational units to choose from 16 credits to be achieved Group 3 15 PSD units to choose from 4-8 credits to be achieved Entry and Level 1 update

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Entry and Level 117 Lets take a look Skills Subject Advisor Melanie Williams Telephone

Thank You Fiona Callaghan Territory Manager Northern Ireland Pearson UK Schools and Colleges E: D: +44 (0) M: +44 (0) Entry and Level 1 update