School achievement and skills for employment/diplomas

GCSE results 2009 %5+ A*-C - Derby average up 2.1% on last year’s figure (63.7% 2008, 65.8% 2009) Nationally, the result was up 4.4% (65.3% 2008, 69.7% 2009) %5+ A*-C including English and mathematics - Derby City’s average down 4.1% on last year’s figure (49.4% 2008, 45.3% 2009) Nationally, the result is up 2.1% (47.6% 2008, 49.7% 2009)

GCSE results 2009 Average uncapped points score - Derby City’s average is up 18.9 points on last years figure ( , ) Nationally, the result is up 21.0 points ( , )) Comparator authority analysis – Derby is now ranked 6th out of 11 for %5+ A*-C and % 5+ A*-C including English and mathematics

Raising the participation age To age 17 in 2013 (Children in Y7 2008) To age 18 in 2015 (Children in Y7 now)

The post 16 curriculum Foundation Learning Tier Diplomas A Levels Apprenticeships

The 14 to 19 Partnership Plans the curriculum across the age range Works very closely with schools, Derby College and other providers Considers how learners should be supported to access an appropriate curriculum Wide range of partners Judged by OFSTED and GOEM to be very effective

Sub regional group City and County group to plan 14 to 19 across the area Commissioning role Many young people travel across the border to learn

The Jobs and Skills Group Strong link to 14 to 19 Partnership Part of DCP (City for Growth) Recent study into future skills needs

Skills gaps All business sectors report gaps in provision. Examples include: Customer service, communication, ICT, retail management Marketing, business management, managing cash flow Communication skills, including handling complaints and language skills Self learning ability

Future Skills Skills to undertake carbon foot printing Recycling methodologies Entrepreneurship and information technology Contract and project management, negotiation skills and risk management Change management, leadership and communication International business skills / high level languages

Future Skills Change management, leadership and communication Graphic design, use of programming languages Customer care skills, customer transactions, electronic billing, on-line customer service Data protection awareness and internet/ computer security

Underpinning skills and attributes Good literacy and numeracy Communication and group work Problem solving Multi-tasking Resilience and resourcefulness