1. BUILDING PATHWAYS CONFERENCE
Vocational Pathways to Higher Education
Clive Macdonald
Sheffield Hallam University
1 April 2004

2. Building Pathways – Vocational Pathways to HE
The 'Real' Issue
> 90% with 2 'A' Levels progress to HE
> 50% with Level 3 qualifications progress to HE

3. Building Pathways – Vocational Pathways to HE
Measures to Achieve WP and 50% Participation:
Are They Relevant?
> Student Support Package
> Schwartz
> AimHigher Integration
> Skills Strategy
> Curriculum Change and Tomlinson
> Foundation Degrees
> Advanced Modern Apprenticeships

4. Building Pathways – Vocational Pathways to HE
> Take advantage of the positives
eg change, AimHigher, Foundation Degrees and Modern Apprenticeships
> Keep up the pressure
eg Part-time, parity, HEI admission policies

5. Building Pathways – Vocational Pathways to HE
What should HEI's do?
> Strengthen Commitment to Work Related Learning?
> Develop Admissions Policies and Transition Practice
> Consider LTA Strategies
> Partnership and Collaboration