Implications Of The Changes To The

14-19 Curriculum

Ankit Patel

Reasons For 14-19 ReformTechnological & Global Economy ChangesMore Demand For Soft Skills & Work Place Competencies Alongside Academic & Technical Skills For 21st Century Help Young People Reach Their Full PotentialTo close the achievement gap, irrespective of race, gender, disability or background

Participation In Education Or Training Over 16 is lower when compared to other countries

( Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development figures)

Aims Of 14-19 Reform Ensure By The Age Of 19 – Students have had the education or training to succeed in life.

Give Young People the Knowledge & skills so they and the economy can prosper in 21st century

Help More Students Achieve Level 2 & 3 to enable them to get and keep jobs in the future

By 2020 - 90% Of Young People Achieving Level 2 and 70% Achieving Level 3

Strategy For 14-19 ReformSchool Leaving Age Raised To 18 By 2015Reduce NEET Numbers – Aged 16 -18

Students Offered Choice At 14 & 16

Diplomas Available in 17 Subjects By 2013

Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities

Functional Skills – ICT, Maths & English

More Responsibility With Local Authorities

1) Apprenticeships

1) Diplomas

1) Foundation Learning Tier

1) General Qualifications – GCSEs / A Levels

Four Options – 14-19 Reform

Apprenticeships Paid Work With On-the-job training leading to

qualifications.

Aimed at those who know which route they wish to take - Hospitality, Media, Retail, Construction....

Entitlement to a place by 2013 for all 16 year olds suitably qualified.

DCSF expects 1 in 5 young people to take apprenticeships over the next decade

Diplomas Differs From GCSEs and A Levels Mix of 'class work' and 'hands on experience' Work Experience – Life SkillsGives Insight Into Area Of Interest

3 Levels – Foundation / Higher/ Advanced

Entitlement by 2013 for all 14-16 year olds to the first 14 Diplomas and for 16-18 year olds to all 17 Diplomas

17 New Diplomas Construction and the Built Environment Creative and MediaEngineeringInformation TechnologySociety, Health and DevelopmentBusiness Administration and Finance 2009 OnwardsEnvironmental and Land-based StudiesHair and Beauty StudiesHospitalityManufacturing and Product DesignPublic Services 2010 OnwardsRetail BusinessSport and Active LeisureTravel and TourismHumanities and Social Sciences 2011 OnwardLanguages and International CommunicationScience

Source : www.dcsf.gov.uk

Functional Skills “Functional skills are practical skills

in English, information and communication technology (ICT)

and mathematics, that allow individuals to work confidently, effectively and independently in

life.”

OCR

Functional Skills Key Element To Reform - Key To Success

Core Emphasis On English, Maths And ICT Develop Skills For Employment - Team working- Communication- Presentation - Problem solving

Foundation Learning Tier Supports Learners Aged 14 And Over Who Are Working Below Level 2

Raise Learners – Participation, Achievement & Progression

Combinations Of Qualifications At Entry Level And Level 1 – Personalised Learning

Enable progression pathways to higher level qualifications.

Foundation Learning Tier

REFORM – 14-19 Routes

14-19 Reform Implications Local Authorities Responsible for Under 19s In Education Or Training

Training & Structures Timetables & Funding

Communication Barriers Between Employers, Institutes And Colleges Teachers With Increased Workload Will There Be Enough Places On Apprenticeships – Current Global ClimateMore Choices – More Problems

Conclusion

More Educated As A Population

More Choices For Students

Teachers/Schools/Employers Will Need To Adapt To New Changes For Reform To Work

Will Targets Be Met?

References 14-19 Reform http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/

14-19 Diplomas http://yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas/

Diplomas And Life Changes http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_10325.aspx

Functional Skillshttp://www.qca.org.uk/qca_6062.aspx

Foundation Learning Tier http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_8153.aspx