Implications Of The Changes to the 14-19

Curriculum

Aims•Discuss what the changes to the curriculum are

•Explore how the changes will affect learning

•Explore why the change is necessary

•Define what the changes are

•Demonstrate potential problems and points not to be missed

Why Change?• To ensure high-quality, interesting and

useful personalised curriculum

• Help children achieve their potential

• Provide wider opportunities for all young people

• Allow skills to be transferred for different activities or jobs

• Modernity

Changes

• Personal Learning & Thinking skills

• Curriculum Improvement (GCSE’s/A Levels)

• Functional skills

• Diplomas / Apprenticeship

Implications• Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills

• Intergration in Society

• Empowerment

• In response to employers

• Team Working, Independent Enquiry, Self Management, Reflective Learning, Effective Participation & Creative Thinking

• Functional Skills

• Key component

• Foundation Learning Tier (FLT)

Implications

• A Levels & GCSE’S

• Controlled Assessment

• Incorporate functional skills

• Greater thought / detail

• The Diploma

• Mix of theoretical study and practical learning

• How school relates to outside world

Hinderances• Perfect for rethinking school and higher

education

• Greater Freedom

• Complex - cannot take into account everything

• Teacher needs to be the spearhead

• Cannot disconnect from meeting practical needs and resources

• Ensure enough information available to make informed choice

In Summary•Changing climate / change is

neccessary

•Improving next generation

•Better reflects needs of young people and employers

•Positive and receptive

•Maximise potential and achieve success

For Further Information

•TeacherNet - http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/14to19/

•DCSF - http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/

•SecEd - http://www.sec-ed.co.uk/

•Nuffield 14-19 Review - http://www.nuffield14-19review.org.uk/

•The Guardian - http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/14-19-education