Module 2 Implementing Foundation Learning January 2011

Today’s Learning Outcomes To consider development of suitable delivery models To identify challenges to delivery To see how PSD can be delivered in vocational units To look at a delivery plan for a group of learners To recognise your commitment to continued professional development

Key Considerations (a centre’s perspective) Planning for Foundation Learning Leadership & Management Personalised Learning Reaching & Engaging Priority Learners Initial Advice & Guidance (IAG) Coherent Delivery of Learning Programmes Recognition of Achievement & Progression Support for Learners Partnerships & Stakeholders

Edexcel Solutions Our specifications All of our Entry and Level 1 specifications contain guidance on teaching and assessment, as well as an outline learning plan and website resources for each unit. Functional skills mapping highlights opportunities to reinforce the skills within both PSD and vocational learning. Functional Skills initial assessment tool If you are delivering Edexcel Functional Skills, this initial screening tool will help to contribute to identifying learners’ levels Training & Events During 2011 we are running implementation and network events. Details can be found on Published materials A range available to download or order from the website

Delivery models & approaches bf ‘like for like’ Example: replacing skills for working life with a vocational certificate and a PSD award ‘accrediting previously non- accredited activities’ Example: tutorials or work placement ‘blocks of learning’ Example: blocks of 6 weeks of learning focussing on the learner journey ‘themed approach’ Example: Activity based learning in groups involving investigation and presentation

Guidance on Funding

Delivery plan (an Entry 1 programme) UnitLevelCredits Developing Communication SkillsE13 Developing ICT SkillsE14 Early Mathematics: Developing Number Skills E12 Travel within the Community: Going Places E13 Developing Independent Living Skills: Being Healthy E12 Total14

Delivery plan (a Level 1 programme) SubjectLevelCreditsGLH Edexcel BTEC Certificate in Performing Arts Edexcel Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development E3660 Edexcel BTEC Entry Level Award in WorkSkills E3320 Functional Skills English1545 Functional Skills MathsE3545 Functional Skills ICT1545 Total

Sharing good practice Performing Arts Unit 1: Introduction to the Performing Arts (Entry 3) PSD Unit 3: working as part of a group (Level 1) Functional Skills English Speaking, listening and Communication Reading Writing Functional Skills ICT Using ICT systems finding and selecting information Developing, presenting and communicating information Learning Outcome 1 Know about performance venues Learning Outcome 1 Understand how to contribute to working as part of a group in appropriate ways Learning Outcome 3 Know about non- performing roles in performance venues Learning Outcome 2 Demonstrate how to work as an effective group member Learning Outcome 4 Be able to report on a performance Learning Outcome 3 Review the group’s progress and their contribution to it

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