Developing the Vocational Curriculum Barrie Morgan School Improvement Consultant

Pathways 2 Jan Dec Sector  All students will be able to access at least 4 applied GCSE’s/vocational qualifications, related to school specialism, with clear progression routes identified.  All students to access learning and accreditation in at least 2 key skills, including ICT at appropriate levels.  All students to be using Progress File or equivalent processes and each student to have an ILP.  Flexible differentiated learning provision involving college, the community or work based learning will be provided for students of all abilities as appropriate.  Appropriate individual support and personal development opportunities linked to the ILP will be provided for all students, through a co-ordinated multi – agency support structure. By the end of the project :

 All schools to link with the local support networks, including re- engagement, Vocational and Key Skills Co-ordinator groups and cluster groups to further develop flexible work based learning.  All teaching and learning resources developed available to all sub – regionally, using the Virtual Learning Environment(VLE) of the SYELP as a focus for the dissemination.  School plans should ensure sustainability, embedding activities into the curriculum  Funding will support participation between schools, colleges, work based training, HE, Connexions and other partners  All schools should be developing links with the employment sectors to enhance work based learning -targeted work place experience in specialist areas -business involvement in course delivery and enterprise activities -links to training programmes leading to employment opportunities -preparation for modern apprenticeships -information, advice and guidance linked to specialist areas and economic growth sectors