Marco Sarasini

Discussion on Key Issues

ICT will now be a compulsory KS4 subject

Emphasis on ICT will benefit teachers and pupils

Fundamental knowledge to succeed.

“Does ICT improve learning in schools?”

By 2013 the age will rise to 17

By 2015 the age will rise to 18

Other countries in the EU such as Germany and Holland are the same.

www.ifs.org.uk/wps/wp0511.pdf

“As of 2006 there are just 76 percent of 25 to 34 year olds with upper secondary education in the UK, which is 11 percentage points lower than the corresponding figure for the US.”

Changes? Benefits?

GCSE/A-Level Foundation Learning Tier

Apprenticeships Diplomas

Personal learning program

Integrate vocational/subject learning, personal and social development, and functional skills.

Gives pupils increased opportunities.

Strong framework for practical business skills

Quality dependent on geographic location

Businesses and Authorities will determine outcome

Replacing coursework with controlled assessment

Reducing subject units from 6 to 4

Is assessment based on too much factual knowledge?

Increases pupil response and thought

Dilution of subject knowledge?

Criticisms of the 14-19 Reform

Benefits of structured learning routes?

Discussion Point