1. Programme Coherence Workshop Chris Dillon

2. Purpose of workshop To review strategic developments impacting on the curriculum To share information about new initiatives To identify and discuss implications for your area

3. OU Levels Framework First proposals in 2002 and current version in 2005 Based on the QAA’s Framework for Higher Education Qualifications How does it relate to other frameworks? How is it used within faculties? Is it still fit for purpose as the curriculum evolves?

4. New reports Alan Tait’s new curriculum strategy for consultation https://eroom.open.ac.uk/eRoom/Intranet/CurriculumStra tegy2009-14 https://eroom.open.ac.uk/eRoom/Intranet/CurriculumStra tegy2009-14 Higher Ambitions – Dept. of Business, Innovation and Skills http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/higher-ambitions.http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/higher-ambitions