The English College System Ian Ashman Principal Hackney Community College Chairman Association of Colleges London At HCC we’re dedicated to making sure our students and communities are prepared to make the most of the opportunities brought by the 2012 Games and the Games’ Legacy. This is HCC and this is our lovely campus. Sorry if you’ve seen aspects of this presentation before. We have a team of staff who love to shout about our work, which I’ll talk about later on.

CONTENTS Introduction to the English Education System Introduction to the English Skills System Introduction to English Colleges Example: Hackney Community College

THE ENGLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM: Age on the 1st September 3 5 11 16 18 Secondary School With Year 12-13 (Sixth Form) THE WORLD OF WORK Primary School Nursery Secondary School Without Sixth Form Sixth Form College University Further Education & Community Colleges 19+ students Apprenticeship Note: Learning leaving age rises to 17 in 2013 and 18 in 2015

QUALIFICATION ROUTES IN ENGLAND Advanced Apprenticeship - - - - - - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - - 5 Degree - - - - - - - - - 4 Voc Quals Level 4 & 5 Level 4 Apprenticeship - - - - - - - - - 3 A levels Voc Quals Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship GCSE’s - - - - - - - - - 2 Voc Quals Level 2 Apprenticeship - - - - - - - - - 1 Basic English, Maths Employability Levels

QUALIFICATION LEVELS IN UK/EU OFFERED BY Entry Entry level certificates e.g. basic skills Colleges 1 National Vocational Qualifications L1 GCSE Grades D to G Foundation Diplomas Colleges & Schools 2 NVQ 2, 5 GCSEs (A to C) Intermediate Diplomas 3 NVQ 3, A levels, Advanced Diplomas 4 Certificates of HE e.g. HNC Colleges & some Universities 5 Foundation Degrees, Higher Diplomas 6 Bachelor Degrees Some Colleges & All Universities 7 Post-Grad Certificates Masters Degrees 8 Doctorates All Universities

ENGLISH SKILLS SYSTEM FUNDING AGENCIES Forward funds Monitor delivery Government Sets Policy & Funding OFSTED (Office for standards in Education) Independent Inspection of Quality COLLEGES Responds to local needs to Deliver Skills Qualifications UKCES Plans National Skills Needs Employers AWARDING BODIES Design Qualifications to meet SSC requirements Communities SECTOR SKILLS COUNCILS Plans Sector Skills Needs DEMAND SIDE SUPPLY SIDE QUALITY/REGULATION

ENGLISH FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES 350 Further Education Colleges including: Sixth Form Colleges, General Further Education/ Community Colleges, and specialist colleges College provide for: Over 3,000,000 learners per year 80% of adult Basic Skills and English teaching 90% of full time vocational education Over 60% of apprentices 50% progressing to university go through a college 200,000 students studying a degree Over 400,000 people in work, with skills training

CONTEXT: HACKNEY IN LONDON Hackney is 1 of 32 boroughs in London One of the fastest growing parts of the UK But high unemployment Very diverse community Centrally located Next to the City of London & TechCity One of the 2012 Games Host Boroughs

EXAMPLE: HACKNEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCC) ‘ Mission: Educating students for work and life Meeting employers' and needs for skills Students: Over 8,000 students Aged 14-16 – 100 Aged 16-18 – 1,500 full time Aged 19+ - 1,500 full time And 5,000 part time adults

EXAMPLE HCC: THE COLLEGE OFFER Breadth: over 300 courses in: Business, Admin, Financial Services Arts & Media Health & Care Construction & Motor Vehicle English, Basic Ed., Learning Difficulties Financial Services Hospitality, Retail & Cleaning Sport, Events, Security, Tourism Science & Humanities Range: Vocational Work Based inc Apprenticeships Academic Leisure Courses Depth: Level 1 to 7

COLLEGE CURRICULUM Progression to Work LEVEL 7 Post Graduate Teacher Training Progression to Work Entry Possible at any level subject to qualifications and experience LEVEL 4 & 5 HNDs & Foundation Degrees Progression to Higher Education and Work LEVEL 3 A Levels National Certificates & Diplomas LEVEL 1 & 2 First Certificates & Foundation Diplomas GCSEs Internal Progression through all levels ENTRY LEVEL (E1-3) ESOL & Basic Skills, Entry Level Voc Courses

OUR RESOURCES Over 400 full-time and part-time staff Extensive staff & leadership development £25m annual budget 25,000 m2 of accommodation Award-winning design Sports Centre, Nursery, Library Work in 30+ off-site centres And on employers premises

GOVERNANCE The College is an Independent FE Corporation Made up of 18 independent Governors: majority business + community, staff, student, Principal Role of Governors: To determine the mission & character of the College To consider & approve 3 year strategy and 1 year plans and budget To monitor progress against plans Role of Managers: To make proposals on strategy and plans To put into place operations to make policy work

A JOURNEY OF IMPROVEMENT Success Rates Teaching Grades

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES Strategies to improve quality have included: Action focussed, visible leadership Agreement of values and priorities with staff Clear Quality Improvement Plans Comprehensive classroom observation programme Linked to a robust scheme to tackle poor teaching Substantial investment in staff training & qualifications Investment in technology for management & teaching Use of key performance indicators and targets Success rate action plans for the poorest areas and closure where necessary Strong student and support services

COLLEGES - TRADITIONAL ROLE Universities Employers COLLEGES Vocational & Academic Courses Schools

COLLEGES - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS International partnerships Universities Employers Hackney Community College Workplace Learning 2012 Links Apprenticeships e.g. TechCity Partnership Employability Higher National Diplomas Foundation Degrees Higher Level Apprentices Schools Vocational Courses Programmes for new students University Technical College

Our Contact Details For further queries please contact : Tayebeh Kazempour Director of International Partnerships Hackney Community College Falkirk Street London N1 6HQ Tel: 00442076139555 Email: tkazempour@hackney.ac.uk

Contact Details For further queries please contact Tayebeh Kazempour Director of International Partnerships Hackney Community College Falkirk Street London N1 6HQ Tel 00442076139555