Building a culture of achievement The impact of the pursuit of CoPE (the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness) on GCSE attainment and engagement in learning.

Why does CoPE work? Looking at the quantitative and the qualitative, the hard facts and the anecdotes: Guided reflectionReal (concrete) to abstract Credit for non-formal and informal learning Choice Negotiation Experiential learning Plan, do, review Reward Small steps

Why does CoPE work? Looking at the quantitative and the qualitative, the hard facts and the anecdotes: Simple conceptual language Easy to scaffold Differentiated by outcome Easy to demonstrate progress Core transferrable skills: Communication Working with Others Improving own Learning and Performance Problem Solving Applied Numeracy Applied IT Growing independent learning

Relationship to current government imperatives, social trends and employer demands? “…We are not expecting schools to do the impossible. We are realistic. We will continue to take into account the school context and the difference the school is making for the pupils. So when we make our judgement on “achievement”, inspectors will take into account both the attainment and the progress of pupils, with progress being at the heart of the judgement. Let me be absolutely clear about this: of course, raw examination results matter, but they alone will not determine our inspection judgements…” Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, to the ASCL conference on 22 March 2012

How can CoPE work for you? Measuring expected progress in English KS2-KS4: (The same table can be applied to progress in maths)

How can CoPE work for you? Completing CoPE is associated with a significantly higher propensity to attempt GCSE English among young people who achieved Level 2 or Level 3 in English at KS2 - i.e below average. For example, 70.4% of those who achieved Level 2 attempted GCSE English, but the figure was 92.6% of those also taking CoPE. As a result, completing CoPE is also associated with a significantly higher pass rate at grades A* to C in GCSE English among young people who achieved Level 2, 3 or 4 in English at KS2.

How can CoPE work for you? Within this, the failure rate (i.e. a U grade as opposed to a non-attempt) for those attaining Level 2 in English is nearly halved (from 5.1% to 2.8%) for those completing CoPE, while it is reduced by around two-thirds for Level 3 (from 1.4% to 0.4%).

How can CoPE work for you? From 2014 onwards at GCSE: CoPE Accrediting PSHE, careers, PE, RE and non-formal learning English (Lang + Lit)MathematicsScience (double)Option 1 GCSE/VOCOption 2 GCSE/VOCOption 3 GCSE/VOCOption 4 GCSE/VOC Core offer of qualifications that ‘count’ in performance measures >90% of available curriculum time Qualification ‘outside’ the performance measures having a profound impact ‘within’ the performance measures

CoPE challenges in all or some subjects How can CoPE work for you? From 2014 onwards at GCSE: CoPE Accrediting PSHE, careers, PE, RE and non-formal learning Core offer of qualifications that ‘count’ in performance measures >90% of available curriculum time Qualification ‘outside’ the performance measures having a profound impact ‘within’ the performance measures English (Lang + Lit)MathematicsScience (double)Option 1 GCSE/VOCOption 2 GCSE/VOCOption 3 GCSE/VOCOption 4 GCSE/VOC

How can CoPE work for you? From Year 9 onwards: CoPE Accrediting PSHE, careers, PE, RE and non-formal learning Starting formally in Year 9 (informally even earlier) to get maximum benefit from skills growth, development and accreditation. English (Lang + Lit)MathematicsScience (double)Option 1 GCSE/VOCOption 2 GCSE/VOCOption 3 GCSE/VOCOption 4 GCSE/VOC

How can CoPE work for you? As an option at GCSE:

How can CoPE work for you? As an option at GCSE: The disadvantage of having a ‘non-scoring’ qualification is outweighed by enhanced performance in core subjects As a freestanding option for all students English (Lang + Lit)MathematicsScience (double)Option 1 GCSE/VOCOption 2 GCSE/VOCOption 3 GCSE/VOCOption 4 CoPE

How can CoPE work for you? Post-16: English (Lang + Lit)MathematicsScience (double)Option 1 GCSE/VOCOption 2 GCSE/VOCOption 3 GCSE/VOCOption 4 GCSE/VOC A Levels or Vocational CoPE Level 3 Creates a ‘Baccalaureate-like’ experience alongside conventional A Levels CoPE Level 2 Can be used as part of a programme of study to support English and Maths GCSE retakes English (Lang + Lit)Mathematics

Relationship to current government imperatives, social trends and employer demands? Employers in our survey are very clear about the outcomes they want from the education and skills system. There is a need to ensure school leavers entering a tough labour market have the underlying skills needed for success in any job – over two thirds (70%) of employers want action to improve the employability skills of school leavers, while 63% want action to raise standards of literacy and numeracy. CBI (Confederation of British Industry), Education and Skills Survey, 2010

ASDAN Education: Future developments and collaborative projects ASDAN working in partnership with the Historical and Geographical Associations to develop new Short Courses: Active learning Local curriculum Engaging Skill building Up to 6 credits transfer into CoPE

ASDAN Education: Future developments and collaborative projects ASDAN working in partnership with the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and the National Association for Gifted Children and their families (NAGC) Active learning Recognises, acknowledges and supports gifted and talented performance Engaging and challenging Skill building Close relationship with, and transfer of achievement into, ASDAN qualifications

ASDAN Education: in partnership

Key Messages ASDAN’s CoPE (Certificate of Personal Effectiveness) is more than a qualification It is a curriculum framework to accredit formal and non-formal learning, inside and outside the classroom It is a broad, flexible array of active learning challenges enabling the progressive development of personal and employability skills Most critically, when these skills are developed and accredited with the rigour only a qualification can bring, there is now compelling evidence of a link between completing CoPE and achievement beyond expectations in other GCSE subjects

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