FOUNDATION LEARNING 14/10/2010

Foundation Learning is: Framework Part of the QCF Unit accredited/Bite Size Certificate by Units Qualification Award, Certificate, Diploma

Foundation Learning The national suite of learning for at entry level, level 1 It offers learners personalised programmes of engaging and rewarding learning Focussed on progression Achievements are captured in flexible qualifications drawn from QCF

Key points about the QCF An understanding of the QCF is necessary in order to be able to understand how Foundation Learning qualifications work in terms of units, credits and qualifications of different levels and sizes Foundation Learning (FL) is within the QCF, as ringed by the blue dotted line in the following diagram The QCF is bigger than just Foundation Learning; it goes up to Level 8 (PhD level)

Challenge / difficulty level Size 1 – 12 credits 13 – 36 credits37 plus credits The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF )

THE OCR OFFER October 2010

THE OCR OFFER Will support you and your learners by: Recognising Achievement Providing a coherent offer Increasing flexibility Support & Encourage Progression Getting closer to teaching and learning

Foundation Learning Who is it aimed at? Why Foundation Learning?

Who is Foundation Learning for? Students in mainstream school Students in FE colleges and Work Based Learning and VCFS Students with SEN Students in Pupil Referral Units Students with LLDD Young offenders …learners at entry level or level 1

LDD NEET/ potential NEET/ disengaged Potential Foundation Learning cohorts Mainstream

Range of Qualifications Combinations of existing and newly developed units and qualifications Strands: Functional Skills Personal Social Development Vocational

OCR Foundation Learning Model Ready Steady Work (combined voc/PSD qualifications) Functional Skills English Maths ICT Vocational/ Subject Creative Media Business and Admin Administration Retail ICT/ITQ Customer Service Digital Literacy Text Processing PSD Ready Steady Work Life and Living

OCR- Foundation Learning Suggested models too follow, designed to be a example on how to build programmes Units can be claimed individually Credits accumulated 51% of the overall level will be the level achieved if working towards Award, Certificate, Diploma

Example Programme- (Self Titled) Employability Programme Ready Steady Work Level 1 Award9 Credits Functional skills in ICT Level 1 5 credits Functional skills in mathematics Level 1 5 credits Functional skills in English Entry 2 5 credits Total Credits24 Credits Award Claim9 Credits

Retail Support- Charity Shop Functional skills English Level 1 5 credits Functional skills ICT Entry 3 5 credits Functional skills Maths Level 1 5 credits Contribute to discussion Entry 3 (Life Living) 2 credits Introduction to local community Entry 3 (Life Living) 1 credits Certificate in Retail Skills Level 119 credits Working as part of a group Life & Living Entry 3 2 credits Getting to a destination safely and on time 1 credit Total Credits Total Credits 40 Certificate in Retail Skills Level 1 19 credits Award in Life & Living Skills Entry 3 6 credits Example Programme- (Self Titled)

Business- Certificate Functional Skills Maths Entry 2 5 credits Functional skills English Entry 25 credits Functional skills in ICT Entry 25 credits Using ICT Entry 29 credits Carrying out routine tasks at work Entry 1 (Life Living)2 credits Developing Skills for the workplace Entry 2 (Life Living)2 Credits Working as part of a group2 Credits Total Credits30 credits Using ICT Award 9 Credits Life & Living Entry 2 Award ^ Credits Example Programme- (Self Titled)

Remember? To communicate with all involved in the F/L offer Plan Review current programmes being offered Personalise/review and be realistic of the offer

Process Initial diagnostic assessment and ongoing review, including the use of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) Personalised, destination-led programmes Spiky profiles Small steps; bite size learning Re-engage/ re-motivate Collaborative No revolving doors Careers Education & Impartial Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Learner voice Curriculum & wrap around support

Toolkit OCR Foundation Learning Listing FAQ information Life & Living Skills information Examples x 3 Function Skills presentation

Thank you for your time Good luck On Behalf of OCR