Omagh Learning Community Foundation Learning Analysis KS4

Community MembersArvalee Dean MaguircDrumragh CollegeOmagh AcademyOmagh CBSOmagh HighLoreto Sacred Heart CollegeSt Johns, DromoreSouth West College Omagh Campus

General ContextOmagh Semi RuralDeclining school populationGood relationshipsArea Development: Lisanelly Educational CampusCoordinatorAgreed Service level Agreement etcShared Leadership: rotating chair / each principal leads a sub committee of curriculum leaders/appropriate teachers

Arvalee School PerspectiveDifficult to establish a roleArvalee does not have the resources to support schools in SEN through the context the OLCPilots attempted and ventures ongoingOffering Training etcAt times constant A Level Discussion etc

The Paradigm How do I look at my role?How will the focus benefit Arvalee pupils?

SummaryEF ContextOLC Vision ContextAgreed pathway FL Development in EnglandAgreed frames of referenceSub committee:Audit issuesAgreed structure / modelWay forward

Entitlement Framework Statementconsider the appropriateness of the existing curricular offer and to determine how best to meet the needs of all the young people in the area

OLC Agreed Visionaccess to an appropriate entitlement for all young people in the Omagh district

Omagh Learning Community: Pathway(adapted from Cumbria model)

Development in England: Foundation LearningDiscussion of development in England with FLNote www.qcda.gov.uk

Note: the Post 16 QCF model - build up credits towards a qualification

Qualifications catalogue for Foundation Learning (currently excludes CCEA Awards)http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/29.aspx

Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency

Points of Reference for FL sub groupPupil Skills/Learning needsOLC Audit @ Year 11English developments in Foundation Learning / Cumbria Pathways Model

Qualification Framework Northern Ireland Level definitionsNI Curriculum/Entitlement Framework

Sub Committee: Foundation Learning and SENCurrent Focus: Foundation LearningSencosArvaleeDean MaguircDrumraghOmagh HighSacred HeartSt JohnsSouth West College

Issues from OLC Sub Group Meeting February 20101 or 2 pupils not achieving entry levels in each school1 or 2 pupils not accessing appropriate Occupational Studies / are Occupational Studies appropriate?English and Mathematics qualification suitabilityAccess for pupils with SENGaps in provision such as Retail

Entry Level to Level 1 DefinitionsQualifications Framework in UK Report 2009

Focus on Entry 1 Definition

Need to review the qualifications on offer to ensure continuum is being recognised

Need to ask if current entry levels are fit for this purpose review specification and assessment method

Foundation Learning in Omagh Learning Community KS4 2010

OLC FOUNDATION LEARNING PATHWAY MODEL/STRUCTURE: KS416 19 Destination

Training for Success

Apprentiship

Special Training Education Programme

Arvalee School Programme

14 Options

Information Advice and GuidanceAdapted from QCDA

CURRENT FUNCTIONAL SKILLS LEARNING AREACurrent offer @ Entry Level or Not Recognised

MathematicsOral CommunicationEnglishICT

PRIORITYPOSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT

CURRENT PRINCIPAL VOCATIONAL LEARNING AREASCurrent offer @ Entry Level or Not Recognised

Occupational Studies

PRIORITYPOSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT

Level 1: Developments 2010 / 11South West College Omagh Campus

Wall TilingPainting and DecoratingMotor Vehicle StudiesBeauty TherapyHospitality and CateringNOCN ICT

CURRENT LEARNING FOR LIFE AND WORKCurrent offer @ Entry Level or Not Recognised

Life SkillsTransition ChallengeLearning for Life and WorkPrinces Trust xl Certificate / Duke of Edinburgh

CURRENT ADDITIONAL SUBJECT LEARNING AREASCurrent offer @ Entry Level or Not Recognised

Art and DesignPhysical EducationReligious EducationScience

Information Advice and GuidanceWhat role do Careers officers have?What is on offer Post 16 and Post 19?What role does Transition Planning play in linking up the curriculum Pathway?

CURRENTLY LINKING THIS INTO COURSE DEVELOPMENTInformation Advice and Guidance

Current provision at Foundation Learning Level

Learning AreaContentCurrent QualificationsHost SchoolsFunctional Skills Learning

Communication

Using Mathematics

Using ICT

English EL 1/2/3

Oral Communication

Mathematics EL 1/2/3

ICT EL 1/2/3

CCEA

Speaking Board

CCEA

CCEAPrinciple Vocational Learning Occupational StudiesHorticulturePlumbingTilingBrick LayingJoinery (1 / 2)Vehicle StudiesCar ValetingHospitality and CateringHair and BeautyMedia StudiesDigital TechnologyCCEA

Current provision at Foundation Learning Level

Learning AreaContentCurrent QualificationsHost SchoolsAdditional Subject Based LearningArt and Design EL 1/2/3

Physical Education EL 1/2/3

Religious Education EL 1/2/3

Foundation Science CCEA

CCEA

CCEA

AQALearning for Life and WorkLife Skills

xl Certificate

Duke of EdAsdan

Princes Trust

Duke of Ed

Way forward?What is the ideal Omagh Learning Community Foundation Learning offer for each pupil?What is appropriate to develop for September? Consider current Year 10s

Current workContinued collaborative work Focus on developing a Entitlement for SEN under the agreed model Year 11 vocational sampling course at Level 1

Literacy / Numeracy Support

Priority Skills Areas:ICT and ComputingConstruction and the Built EnvironmentElectronics and Electrical EngineeringTourism and HospitalityManufacturing EngineeringSoftware EngineeringAdditional Local Skills Areas:AgricultureRetailOffice AdministrationBeauty Therapy/Hair dressing

The ultimate goal in OmaghEVERY PUPIL WITH AN SEN IN OMAGH LEARNING COMMUNITY WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE AGREED FOUNDATION LEARNING PROGRAMME NO MATTER WHAT SCHOOL THEY ATTEND.

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