1. Global Learning and the WBQ

2. What is the WBQ? Is a recognised qualification for 14-19 year olds It build builds the essential skills required for work, university and life The new revised and more rigorous Welsh Baccalaureate is based on a Skills Challenge Certificate and Supporting Qualifications. The primary aim is to promote essential skills for employment and to provide opportunities through three Challenges and an Individual Project.

3. What skills? Literacy & numeracy digital literacy critical thinking, problem solving planning, organization, creativity, innovation and personal effectiveness. These skills should be developed from the beginning of formal education – see Donaldson

4. The WBQ Structure

5. 3 levels The qualification has three levels: Advanced - (completed in sixth form) = A-level National - (completed in year 10 and 11) KS4 = GCSE A*-C Foundation - (completed in year 10 and 11) KS4 = GCSE D-G The Advanced is worth 1 A-level and the National/Foundation is worth 1 GCSE.

6. Supporting Qualifications The Supporting Qualifications will be made up of the following components: English/Welsh Language GCSE Mathematics/Numeracy GCSE A-levels, GCSE’s or equivalent

7. To achieve the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate learners must achieve the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate together with the following supporting qualifications: English/Welsh Language GCSE and Mathematics/Numeracy GCSE at A*-C level and 2 A-level’s at A*-E or equivalent. To achieve the National Welsh Baccalaureate learners must achieve the National Skills Challenge Certificate (A*-C) together with the following supporting qualifications: English/Welsh Language GCSE, Numeracy GCSE and 3 other GCSE’s (maximum of 2 being GCSE equivalent qualifications) at A*-C level. To achieve the Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate learners must achieve either the National or Foundation Skills Challenge certificate together with the following supporting qualifications: English/Welsh Language GCSE, Numeracy GCSE and 3 other GCSE’s (maximum of 2 being GCSE equivalent qualifications) at A*-G level.

8. Skills Challenge Certificate The Skills Challenge Certificate will be made up of the following components: Individual Project: 50% Enterprise and Employability Challenge: 20% Global Citizenship Challenge: 15% Community Challenge: 15%

9. Global Citizenship Challenge – what skills? LO1 Be able to apply Critical Thinking and Problem Solving LO2 Be able to apply Creativity and Innovation LO3 Understand issues involved in a Global Citizenship Challenge

10. Global Citizenship Challenge - Tasks 1. Develop and present a written Personal Standpoint on (the global issue) including: facts, factors, differing opinions and viewpoints including those of peers; consideration of the credibility of sources used; relevant factors – political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental (PESTLE). 3. Produce a Personal Review of the raising awareness activity including: development and application of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; development and application of Creativity and Innovation. 2. Develop and implement as an individual or a team (consisting of 3-6 members) a Raising Awareness activity on (the global issue) for (specify target audience). Produced on an individual basis a Raising Awareness Pack which could include evidence demonstrating the: generation and evaluation of ideas for raising awareness; selection of one idea; development and implementation of the idea including appropriate problem solving and decision making techniques; materials and resources to be used in the raising awareness activity.

11. How can you plan for these type of activities in KS3 and KS2? ACTIVITY 1 - How do you currently deliver these skills in your curriculum? Develop and present a written Personal Standpoint Produce a Raising Awareness Pack Produce a Personal Review ACTIVITY 2 - Can Global Issues be addressed using these approaches? Can these resources on FAIR TRADE be used in any way to help prepare the 3 tasks?

12. Fair Trade - video

13. Lesson Plans Lesson Plan 1 Lesson Plan 2

14. What Next? Audit your current provision for the WBQ Key Skills? Introduce the 3 tasks into your planning across the curriculum? Adapt the Fair Trade resources for your school?

15. Other resources PSE in the WBQ: http://gov.wales/psesub/home/resources/casestudies/secondaryschoolcasestudies/psewithinthewelshbaccalaureate/?lang=enhttp://gov.wales/psesub/home/resources/casestudies/secondaryschoolcasestudies/psewithinthewelshbaccalaureate/?lang=en Sustainability: http://www.welshbaccalaureate.org.uk/Welsh-Baccalaureate-Home-Page/Teaching-and-learning/Intermediate-level/PSE/Sustainability Citizenship: http://www.welshbaccalaureate.org.uk/Welsh-Baccalaureate-Home-Page/Teaching-and-learning/Intermediate-level/PSE/Citizenship Wales Europe and the World – social issues: http://www.welshbaccalaureate.org.uk/Welsh-Baccalaureate-Home-Page/Teaching-and-learning/Intermediate-level/WEW/Social-Issues Wales Europe and the World - Cultural issues: http://www.welshbaccalaureate.org.uk/Welsh-Baccalaureate-Home-Page/Teaching-and-learning/Intermediate-level/WEW/Cultural-Issues Wales Europe and the World – Economic & Technological issues: http://www.welshbaccalaureate.org.uk/Welsh-Baccalaureate-Home-Page/Teaching-and-learning/Intermediate-level/WEW/Economic-and- Technological http://www.welshbaccalaureate.org.uk/Welsh-Baccalaureate-Home-Page/Teaching-and-learning/Intermediate-level/WEW/Economic-and- Technological KS2 – Lesotho http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/2011-12/esdgc/Lesotho/index.html