The National 14-19 Reform Programme

The national context

• DCSF 14-19 reform programme• Raising the Participation Age• 21st Century Schools• 16-19 Funding Transfer

14-19 Reform Programme Goals• To ensure that all young people participate until

at least their 18th birthday – in education and training that stretches and challenges them to achieve their potential and go on to further or higher education or skilled employment

• To give young people the knowledge and skills that employers and the economy need to prosper in the 21st century

• To close the achievement gap so that all have an equal opportunity to succeed, irrespective of gender, race, disability or background

Raising the participation age

This could be in: Full-time education An Apprenticeship Part-time education, training,

employment or volunteering

*Until 17 from 2013 and until 18 from 2015

From 2013 all young people will continue in education or training post 16*

Information, advice and guidance

• A September Guarantee at 16 & 17

• A personal tutor for all• An online 14-19 Area Prospectus

linked to a Common Application Process

To ensure all young people receive impartial guidance and support, we will provide:

Collaborative working

• Schools and colleges work together to offer a broad personalised curriculum from age 14

• Local employers and universities play a vital role

The challenge

To provide the opportunity for all young people to succeed: by creating clear learning routes

providing skills and knowledge relevant to the workplace

by enabling young people to learn in different ways

by offering qualifications that are widely understood

21st Century Schools

• An education that prepares every child for the challenges of the 21st century.

• Every school working in partnerships: because no school can do it alone.

• Every school improving: strong accountability and rapid intervention when it is needed.

• A well-led and highly skilled workforce delivering excellent teaching and learning.

16-19 Funding Transfer

• In April 2010 Local Authorities will assume the responsibility for commissioning and funding provision for 16-19 year olds.

• LAs responsible for the integrated delivery of all services 0-19

• Key strategic player for 14-19, responsible for commissioning provision and support and delivering outcomes

Local policy context

• Children and Young People’s Plan• 14-19 Plan• Raising Achievement Strategy• Narrowing the Gap Strategy• LAA NEET Action plan

Participation in learning

Indicator Baseline Where we are now

Target

% 17 yr olds participating in education and training

2006-07

75.9%

July 2009

83%

2009-10

80%

% 16 and 17 yr olds not in education, employment or training (NEET)

2006-07

8%

2008-9

7.2%

2009-10

6.2%

% 16 yr olds with appropriate September Guarantee

2007

85%

2008

94%

2010-11

100%

% 17 yr olds with appropriate September Guarantee

n/a 2008

78%

2010-11

85%

AttainmentIndicator Baseline Where we

are nowTarget

Achievement of Level 2 qualification by 19

2006-07

72%

2007-08

73%

2009-10

76.8%

Achievement of Level 3 qualification by 19

2006-07

45%

2007-08

47%

2010-11(national target)

54%

% 5 A*-C including English and maths

2007-08

46%

2008-9 (provisional)

51%

2009-10

55%

% 5 A*-C including English & maths for those on free school meals

2006-07

15.3%

2007-08

17.3%

2009-10

28%

14-19 in East Sussex

• We started working towards implementing the 14-19 reforms in 2006

• Our new 14-19 plan is based on evaluation of our progress and is written in the context of:– The national economic downturn– New responsibilities for LA’s

under 16-19 transfer of funding

New pathways

Functional skills

• Functional skills will equip young people with essential skills for life and work

• They will be: part of all qualifications including the

Diploma, Foundation Learning Tier and Apprenticeships

embedded in GCSE English, Maths and ICT specifications

Personal, learning and thinking skills Embedded in the new secondary curriculum

Cover six areas: Independent enquiry Creative thinking Reflective learning Team working Self management Effective participation

The Diploma Combines practical and theoretical

learning Helps students develop relevant skills

and knowledge and apply these to real work scenarios

Provides access to university as well as to skilled employment

Delivered in partnership between schools, colleges, employers and universities

The DiplomaPhase 1 – 2008 Phase 2 - 2009 Phase 3 - 2010 Phase 4 - 2011

•Construction & the Built Environment•Creative & Media•Engineering•IT•Society, Health & Development

•Business, Administration & Finance•Environmental & Land-based Studies•Hair & Beauty Studies•Hospitality•Manufacturing & Product Design

•Public Services•Retail Business•Sport & Active Leisure•Travel and Tourism

•Humanities & Social Sciences•Languages & International Communication•Science

The Diploma

Available at 3 levels equivalent to GCSEs and A levels

3 components : Learning specific to the employment sector Functional skills; personal, learning and

thinking skills; project; work experience A range of options to complement or

extend the learning

Apprenticeships

More Apprenticeships will be available in a greater variety of sectors

1 in 5 students to access an Apprenticeship place by 2020

Advanced Apprenticeships can lead to a degree

Work with accredited training

Work without training will no longer be an option

From 2013, 16 year olds in work will need to continue their education or training part-time

They will be expected to do at least a day a week

GCSEs

Updated and modernised More emphasis on Functional skills in

English, maths and ICT Controlled assessment replacing

coursework

A Levels

Number of modules reduced in many subjects

Stronger connections between topics More extended written work New A* grade to recognise the highest

attainment

The Extended Project

Students can pursue an area of special interest

Worth half an A Level Develops independent study skills Good preparation for higher education

and employment

Foundation Learning Tier

Progression for learners working below GCSE level

Small, manageable chunks of learning and recognition for achievements along the way

Personalised programmes including personal and social development, functional and vocational skills

Information, advice and guidance

• A September Guarantee at 16 & 17 • A personal tutor for all• An online 14-19 Area Prospectus

linked to a Common Application Process

To ensure all young people receive the right guidance and support, we will provide:

Collaborative working

• Schools and colleges work together to offer a broad personalised curriculum from age 14

• Local employers and universities play a vital role

Further information

www.qcda.gov.ukwww.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19