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Implications of the Changes to the 14-19 Curriculum
David Webb16th December 2009
THE 14-19 REFORM
The 14-19 Reform
The reasons for reform The key changes in the reform An overview of each change and its
implications Implications for ICT Teachers
Why Reform? Current weaknesses:
Low participation rates post 16 (UK ranked 25th out of 29 developed countries)
Low skill levels in numeracy, literacy and ICT
Low status and quality of vocational courses and qualifications
High assessment burden for learners and teachers
A complex web of qualifications By making improvements we can hope to
compete better in a changing world market
What are the Key Changes?
Functional Skills and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
The Diploma Updated GSCEs and A Levels The Extended Project The Foundation Learning Tier Apprenticeships Raising the participation age
Functional Skills and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
The aim – to equip young people with the essential skills they need for life.
Functional skills:
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Team working, Independent Enquiry, Self-Management,
Reflective Learning, Effective Participation, Creative Thinking
The Diploma
A new qualification combining practical and theoretical achievement
Reflects up-to-date requirements and teaches applied skills
Allows students to keep their progression options open
GCSEs, A Levels and the Extended Project
Functional skills included into GCSEs Coursework reviewed to reduce
assessment burden The Extended Project allows students to
pursue an area of special interest
The Foundation Learning Tier
Created to enhance opportunities for young people working at entry level and level 1 (below GCSE grade A* to C)
Learning is broken down into small manageable chunks
Personalised learning programmes to include:
Personal and social development Functional Skills Vocational knowledge and skills
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Apprenticeships
The aim to have 1 in 5 young people to be able to take up an apprenticeship place by 2020.
New online vacancy matching service Young apprenticeship places available for those
still studying at Key Stage 4 Offer an alternative route to higher education
The Participation Age
Young people required to participate in education or training past 16
By 2013 – until they are 17 By 2015 – until they are 18
Young people can choose to stay in school, work based training or part-time education.
Implications in ICT Teaching
ICT is seen as a key area in the Functional Skills initiative.
Students to study longer New courses Improved existing courses
Summary
• Our young people will stay in learning and training longer
• This will create a more educated population
• More choices for young people
• Teachers and employers will need to adapt to make the changes work
References
Thanks for listening
Any questions?
www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19www.teachernet.gov.uk/publicationswww.actiononaccess.org