BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Agenda 1 BTEC Update 2 3 Performance Tables 4 Progression and Enrichment

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation ‘Educational reform of the last thirty years is littered with qualification reforms, of which perhaps two have been genuinely successful, and many others an expensive failure. And the two that succeeded – the introduction of GCSE, and the development of BTEC’ Wolf Review, 2011

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Outcomes of consultation All qualifications will be reported in performance tables Only GCSEs and selected other qualifications in headline measures Non-GCSE qualifications have to demonstrate 7 characteristics Up to 2 non-GCSEs allowed, and will have an equivalence of 1 GCSE A ‘year’s grace’ for many existing qualifications List for 2014 headline measures published in January 2012, final revision March 2012

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Outcomes of recent consultation The 7 characteristics: At least as big as a GCSE (120 glh) Graded External assessment – minimum 20% Synoptic assessment Evidence they support progression Proven track record Content appropriate for year olds

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation BTEC Firsts: Phase 1 BTEC First Awards 120glh Applied ScienceArt & Design BusinessEngineering Health & Social Care Information & Creative Technology Performing ArtsSport

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation BTEC Firsts: 6 new BTEC specifications proposed for 2013 Childcare Digital Media Production Construction & the Built Environment Travel & Tourism Music Hospitality & Catering

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation BTEC Firsts: Qualifications structure example Award (120 GLH=1 GCSE size) Core unit (Internal assessment) 30 GLH Core unit (External assessment) 30 GLH Specialist units (Internal assessment) To a total of 120 GLH Certificate (240 GLH=2 GCSEs size) Core unit (Internal assessment) 30 GLH Core unit (External assessment) 30 GLH Mandatory Specialist unit (External assessment) 30 GLH Specialist units (Internal assessment) To a total of 240 GLH Extended Certificate (360 GLH=3 GCSEs size) Core unit (Internal assessment) 30 GLH Core unit (External assessment) 30 GLH Mandatory Specialist unit (External assessment) 30 GLH Specialist units (Internal assessment) To a total of 360 GLH

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Performance Tables 2

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation What’s on the 2014 List – Level 2 – Year’s Grace 40 of the 70 non-GCSE quals in 5 A*-C are Edexcel’s incl. 24 BTECs QCF Level 2 BTEC Firsts are on the List in the Extended Certificate (180 GLH) and Diploma (360 GLH) sizes for the following subjects: PHASE 1 subjects Applied Science Sport IT Business Health & Social Care Engineering Art & Design Performing Arts These BTECs will be recognised in 2014 headline measures under the year of grace PHASE 2 subjects Construction Creative Media Production Music Travel & Tourism Childcare Hospitality

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation What’s on the 2014 List – Level 2 New BTEC First Awards – 120glh Applied Science Performing Arts

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation BTEC Science from 2012 Award: Principles of Science 120 GLH Equivalent to 1 GCSE size Unit 1: Principles of Science Unit 2: Chemistry and Our Earth Unit 3: Energy and Our Universe Unit 4: Biology and Our Environment Unit 1: Principles of Science is externally assessed 30 GLH per unit Award: Application of Science 120 GLH Equivalent to 1 GCSEs size Unit 5: Application of Chemical Substances Unit 6: Application of Physical Science Unit 7: Health Applications of Life Science Unit 8: Scientific Skills Unit 8: Scientific Skills is externally assessed 30 GLH per unit xxx

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation What’s on the 2014 List – Level 1 & other 36 of the 55 Voc quals in 5 A*-G are Edexcel’s incl. 20 L1 BTECs QCF Level 1 BTEC qualifications are on the List in the Certificate and Diploma sizes for the following subjects: Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) Level 2 Principal Learning (all subjects) Level 1 Principal Learning (all subjects) Other Edexcel Vocational Qualifications Applied Science Art & Design Business Administration Construction Creative Media Production Childcare Engineering Health & Social Care Hospitality Travel & Tourism Performing Arts Sport & Active Leisure

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation What does this mean for Year 10 in September? What is on the DfE list: Year 10s on the following qualifications (in the 14 subjects on the DfE list) GLH Extended Certificate GLH Diploma Achievements will be recognised in the 2014 headline measures Both sizes will count as equivalent to 1 GCSE In Science and Performing Arts schools can choose to teach either the QCF Extended Certificate or the new BTEC Awards Year 10s on the: - 90 GLH Certificate (all subjects) Still valuable in progression terms, BUT: Achievements will not be recognised in the 2014 headline measures (because smaller than a 120 GLH GCSE) If headline measures are important, we recommend moving up to the: - QCF BTEC Extended Certificate (180 GLH), BTEC Level 2 Firsts (QCF) in 14 subjects are on the DfE list for recognition in the headline 5 A*-C measure in 2014 in 2 sizes; all will count as equivalent to 1 GCSE.

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Support for BTEC Firsts in 2012 More FREE support than ever before! Specification, SAMs and Delivery Guide Sample assignment briefs (all units) and Schemes of Work Sample marked learner work (available from Sep-12) Curriculum models Full events programme including ‘Introduction to BTEC’, ‘Getting Ready to Teach’ (focus on delivery and assessment) and Network events BTEC/GCSE links events Course builder: plan tailor-made courses for your students Support with assignments: create and verify assignment briefs online Resources (incl. Teaching & Assessment Packs): free and paid-for myBTEC – in development

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Progression and Enrichment 2

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Progression Reporting on 3 levels of progress in English and Maths Ofsted inspections reporting on the progress made by all cohorts within schools Ofsted to report on effectiveness of how schools are using Pupil Premium to improve performance of the most disadvantaged RPA means that study at both Level 1 and 2 will continue Post 16

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Enrichment Learning and study skills Employability skills Life skills

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation The Edexcel Proficiency Awards The Proficiency in Mathematics Suite is a new suite of smaller (60-70GLH) stand-alone mathematics qualifications known as ‘Awards’ ‘Proficiency’ is about mastery of mathematical techniques These awards assess the competency to perform the mathematical skills across a number of content areas within mathematics: Edexcel Award for Proficiency in Number and Measure at Level 1 and Level 2 (accredited Summer 2011) Edexcel Award for Proficiency in Algebra at Level 2 and Level 3 Edexcel Award for Proficiency in Geometry at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Edexcel Level 1 Award for Proficiency in Statistics at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 The Proficiency in English Suite is under development. Plan is for First Teaching from September 2013, with first certification Summer 2014

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation

22 Why vocational studies? Provides the learner with a ‘taster’ of different vocational sectors Allows learners the opportunity to ‘try before they decide’ a chosen vocational pathway Provides structure to help learners who are unsure of their sector choice The units are engaging and practical and give learners a positive experience The mandatory units (self assessment and career progression) support learners in making informed progression decisions Units are taken from our BTEC vocational qualifications and therefore may be used towards achieving (RPL) the learners’ next level of qualification. Centres tell us that this qualification has been successful in re- engaging learners who are at risk of becoming NEET

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation What’s on the 2014 List – Level 1 & other 36 of the 55 Voc quals in 5 A*-G are Edexcel’s incl. 20 L1 BTECs QCF Level 1 BTEC qualifications are on the List in the Certificate and Diploma sizes for the following subjects: Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) Level 2 Principal Learning (all subjects) Level 1 Principal Learning (all subjects) Other Edexcel Vocational Qualifications Applied Science Art & Design Business Administration Construction Creative Media Production Childcare Engineering Health & Social Care Hospitality Travel & Tourism Performing Arts Sport & Active Leisure

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation

What’s in the suite? BTEC Workskills BTEC in Leadership Skills BTEC in Supporting Employability and Personal Effectiveness BTEC Home Cooking Skills BTEC in Money and Finance Skills BTEC Sustainability Skills BTEC Qualifications in Enterprise Skills BTEC in Learning for Life BTEC in Safe learning in the Work Place BTEC in Safe Road Skills and Attitudes All on Section 96 for teaching to and for post 16

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation 26 WorkSkills Entry 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Entry 3, L1, L2 Award 3cr Certificate 13cr Extended Cert 18cr Diploma 37cr Award £18.30 Certificate (inc Ext) £28.90 Diploma £81.20 Level 3 WorkSkills Plus Award 6cr Certificate 18cr

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation The units enable learners to progress by providing the relevant building blocks to qualification success The units are relevant to learners of all ages & all stages of their education or working life For skills and activities you may already be teaching – work placements, PHSE etc. Learners are recognised with formal qualifications Giving you the freedom to choose tasks and activities appropriate to your learners The Benefits Raising Achievement, Status and Ethos Motivating Learners Accreditation – Adding Value Flexible Assessment

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Supporting Employability and Personal Effectiveness (L1 and L2) L1 Award/Certificate L2 Certificate L1 award comprises 1 mandatory unit L1 certificate comprises 1 mandatory unit + choice of 10 optional units L2 certificate comprises 1 mandatory unit + choice of 10 optional units

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Skill-based qualification s Level 1 Award (4 credits) Level 2 Award (6 Credits) Used in over 500 schools Free online resources from To give every young person the basic skills and confidence to be able to feed themselves and their families in a healthy, cost- effective way

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Money & Finance Skills Level 1 & Level 2 6 credits / Half GCSE (until 2014) Fits into PHSE curriculum Used in Many schools to support numeracy Free online resources from

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Money and Finance Skills Qualifications L1/L2 Award L1 award consists of 4 mandatory units + 2 optional units L2 award consists of 4 mandatory units + 2 optional units Nationwide resources to support delivery Compliments Mathematics Functional Skills

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation 32 Sustainability Skills Entry 3, Level 1 & Level 2 Includes Citizenship Includes PHSE Includes Employability Skills – bright ideas!

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation 33 Safe Road Skills and Attitudes Level 1 Award 7cr Certificate 13cr UnitTitleCreditAwardCertAssess 1 Preparing for a Safe Journey by Road 3YYInternal 2 Maintaining Own and Others’ Safety in relation to Vehicles 4YYInternal 3Rules of the Road3NYOnline 4Recognising Safe Road Use3NYInternal

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation What does this mean for… …BTEC Learning for Life BTEC Entry 3; Level 1; Level 2 and Level 3 – available from September 2012 Content focus on team; reflective; independent & creative learning Skills acquired can be applied to any subject Develop learning skills critical to success in education and life

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation Project Qualification

BTEC First Awards are accredited in 8 subjects. BTEC First Certificate; Extended Certificate & Diploma are subject to Ofqual accreditation