1. Reforms in 14-19 Learning Autumn 2007 By 2013 it is expected that every young person in a school or college will be entitled to pursue any one of the new Diploma courses at an appropriate level for them, wherever they are in the country.

2. Where are we now? Why Change? Too much disengagement from Year 9 onwardsToo much disengagement from Year 9 onwards Variation in attainment across countryVariation in attainment across country Curriculum is not relevant to the 21 st centuryCurriculum is not relevant to the 21 st century Young people do not stay on post 16 and therefore do not reach their full potentialYoung people do not stay on post 16 and therefore do not reach their full potential Employers perspective - young people leave school without the skills needed for the world of work – not able to problem solveEmployers perspective - young people leave school without the skills needed for the world of work – not able to problem solve Need a 14-19 education system that meets individual student choices/needs and that encourages them to continue in learning – BTECS/DiplomasNeed a 14-19 education system that meets individual student choices/needs and that encourages them to continue in learning – BTECS/Diplomas

3. Key Dates QCF (Qualifications/Credit framework) replacing NQF from Summer 08QCF (Qualifications/Credit framework) replacing NQF from Summer 08 Revision of GCE A/AS levels in 08 now 2013Revision of GCE A/AS levels in 08 now 2013 Revised GCSEs Sept 09Revised GCSEs Sept 09 14-19 Entitlement to all 17 Diplomas 201314-19 Entitlement to all 17 Diplomas 2013 90% participation by 201590% participation by 2015 Leitch ambitions (World class skills) by 2020Leitch ambitions (World class skills) by 2020 Personalised classrooms by 2020Personalised classrooms by 2020 World class education and training systemWorld class education and training system

4. 14-19 Agenda Placing greater focus on basics of English, Maths and ICTPlacing greater focus on basics of English, Maths and ICT Offering more challenging options to most able young peopleOffering more challenging options to most able young people Finding new ways to re-engage young people and address barriers to achievementFinding new ways to re-engage young people and address barriers to achievement Offering broader curriculum choice for all 14-19 year oldsOffering broader curriculum choice for all 14-19 year olds Pathways will be their EntitlementPathways will be their Entitlement

5. Changes in Qualifications explained Introduction of Functional skills in English, Maths, ICT*Introduction of Functional skills in English, Maths, ICT* 14-16 re-engagement programme14-16 re-engagement programme Enterprise education as part of curriculumEnterprise education as part of curriculum New Diploma in 14 vocational lines at 3 levels followed by 3 Academic Diplomas in Science, Humanities and LanguagesNew Diploma in 14 vocational lines at 3 levels followed by 3 Academic Diplomas in Science, Humanities and Languages Framework of personal, thinking and learning skills developedFramework of personal, thinking and learning skills developed * Entitlement to study English, Maths, ICT to age 19 until at least Level 2 achieved

6. New Entitlement from 2013 Every young person will study: Core subjects – English, Maths, ScienceCore subjects – English, Maths, Science Foundation subjects: ICT, PE, CitizenshipFoundation subjects: ICT, PE, Citizenship Work related learning and enterpriseWork related learning and enterprise Religious educationReligious education Sex, drugs, alcohol and tobacco education and careers educationSex, drugs, alcohol and tobacco education and careers education

7. New Entitlement from 2013 They will also be able to study: one specialised diploma from a choice of 17*one specialised diploma from a choice of 17* A minimum of one course in each of the following (with opportunity to follow all):A minimum of one course in each of the following (with opportunity to follow all): - the Arts - Design and Technology - the humanities - modern foreign languages * Schools will need to work in partnership with colleges and work based learning providers to ensure this is possible.

8. The Diploma model Plan Apply  Do Review/Record Additional/specialist learning Optional units Choice Specialisation Complementary Principal learning Sector-related Applied learning Determines Diploma title Generic learning Functional skills Personal, learning andthinking skills Project Experiential learningcycle Individual Learning Plan

9. 3 Levels of Diplomas and GLH (plus 10 days work experience) Diploma volumes in glhs 02004006008001080 Level 3 Guided learning hours (glhs) Generic Principal Additional Level 2 Level 1

10. Attainment To attain a specialised Diploma, a young person will have to achieve in three areas: ‘Generic learning’ – Functional Skills, Project, Personal Learning & Thinking Skills‘Generic learning’ – Functional Skills, Project, Personal Learning & Thinking Skills ‘Principal learning’ – students develop knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes relevant to a sector(s), 50% of which should focus on developing practical skills delivered in a work related learning environment‘Principal learning’ – students develop knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes relevant to a sector(s), 50% of which should focus on developing practical skills delivered in a work related learning environment ‘Additional or specialist learning’ allowing young people to choose from a range of traditional/vocational/work related options‘Additional or specialist learning’ allowing young people to choose from a range of traditional/vocational/work related options

11. Functional Skills What are they? The core elements of English, Mathematics and ICT that enable young people/adults to operate confidently, effectively and independentlyThe core elements of English, Mathematics and ICT that enable young people/adults to operate confidently, effectively and independentlyEnglish: Read and understand information/instructions and use this to act appropriately eg in solving problems.Read and understand information/instructions and use this to act appropriately eg in solving problems.Maths: Develop analytical/reasoning skills to draw conclusions, justify how they are reached, identify errors or inconsistencies, validate and interpret results, etcDevelop analytical/reasoning skills to draw conclusions, justify how they are reached, identify errors or inconsistencies, validate and interpret results, etcICT: Use ICT systems and tools confidently/safely.Use ICT systems and tools confidently/safely.

12. Functional Skills All learners must meet the standards for Functional Skills in English, Maths, ICT Diploma at Level 1 Functional Skills in English, Maths, ICT at Level 1 Diploma at Level 2 Functional Skills in English, Maths, ICT at Level 2 Diploma at Level 3 Functional Skills in English, Maths, ICT at Level 2

13. The Project Learners choose an area of research and will then manage, develop, realise and review their Project Level 1 and 2 Projects consist of 60 glh Level 3 Extended Project consists of 120 glh The specification is based on 4 criteria: Select, plan and carry out project/taskSelect, plan and carry out project/task Use resources to achieve agreed objectivesUse resources to achieve agreed objectives Develop and realise using range of skillsDevelop and realise using range of skills Review and evaluate outcomesReview and evaluate outcomes

14. Principal learning Content/Assessment Level 1 5-8 units, 30-60 glh – one unit externally assessed Level 2 7-9 units, 30-60 glh – one unit externally assessed Level 3 6-9 units, 60-90 glh – two units externally assessed (3 in Construction)

15. What are Diplomas worth Level 1 - Foundation Equates to about 5 GCSEs grades D-GEquates to about 5 GCSEs grades D-G Level 2 - Higher Equates to about 7 GCSEs grades A*-CEquates to about 7 GCSEs grades A*-C Level 3 - Advanced Equates to about 3 A levelsEquates to about 3 A levels Note: The Government has yet to announce exact weighting of Diplomas against other qualifications

16. New Diploma Lines Construction and the built environment (2008)Construction and the built environment (2008) Creative and Media (2008)Creative and Media (2008) Engineering (2008)Engineering (2008) Society, Health and Development (2008)Society, Health and Development (2008) ICT (2008)ICT (2008) Business Administration and Finance (2009)Business Administration and Finance (2009) Hair and Beauty (2009)Hair and Beauty (2009) Land based and Environment (2009)Land based and Environment (2009) Manufacturing (2009)Manufacturing (2009) Hospitality and catering (2009)Hospitality and catering (2009) Public Services (2010)Public Services (2010) Retail (2010)Retail (2010) Sport and leisure (2010)Sport and leisure (2010) Travel and Tourism (2010)Travel and Tourism (2010) Science (2011)Science (2011) Humanities (2011)Humanities (2011) Languages (2011)Languages (2011)

17. Progress to date in S Glos Most schools in an area partnershipMost schools in an area partnership Area Wide Prospectus online from Sept 2007Area Wide Prospectus online from Sept 2007 Learner Entitlement document distributed Sept 2007Learner Entitlement document distributed Sept 2007 S Glos involved in re-engagement projectS Glos involved in re-engagement project Kingswood Partnership have gateway approval to run Construction, Engineering, Society Health & Development, IT and Creative Media from Sept 2008.Kingswood Partnership have gateway approval to run Construction, Engineering, Society Health & Development, IT and Creative Media from Sept 2008. Through Gateway 2 they are applying for: Business, Administration & Finance; Health & Beauty; Land-based & Environment; Manufacturing; Hospitality & Catering from Sept 2009Through Gateway 2 they are applying for: Business, Administration & Finance; Health & Beauty; Land-based & Environment; Manufacturing; Hospitality & Catering from Sept 2009 Concorde Cluster have gateway approval to run Creative Media from September 2009Concorde Cluster have gateway approval to run Creative Media from September 2009 Through Gateway 2 they are applying for: Engineering; Society, Health & Development; Business Administration and Finance; Land based and Environment from Sept 2009Through Gateway 2 they are applying for: Engineering; Society, Health & Development; Business Administration and Finance; Land based and Environment from Sept 2009