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The English College System
Ian AshmanPrincipal Hackney Community College
Chairman Association of Colleges
London
CONTENTS
Introduction to the English Education System Introduction to the English Skills System Introduction to English Colleges Example: Hackney Community College
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THE ENGLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM:
Age on the 1st September
165 18113
19+ students
Primary School
Secondary SchoolWith
Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)
Sixth Form
CollegeUniversity
Further Education & Community
Colleges
Apprenticeship
Nu
rsery
Secondary SchoolWithout
Sixth FormTHE
WORLD OF WORK
Note: Learning leaving age rises to 17 in 2013 and 18 in 2015
A levelsVoc Quals Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
VocQuals
Level 2
GCSE’s
Apprenticeship
Voc QualsLevel 4 & 5Level 4Apprenticeship
Basic English, Maths Employability
QUALIFICATION ROUTES IN ENGLAND
Degree
Levels
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QUALIFICATION LEVELS IN UK/EULEVEL QUALIFICATION OFFERED BY
Entry Entry level certificates e.g. basic skills Colleges
1 National Vocational Qualifications L1GCSE Grades D to GFoundation Diplomas
Colleges & Schools
2 NVQ 2, 5 GCSEs (A to C) Intermediate Diplomas
Colleges & Schools
3 NVQ 3, A levels, Advanced Diplomas Colleges & Schools
4 Certificates of HE e.g. HNC Colleges & some Universities
5 Foundation Degrees, Higher Diplomas Colleges & some Universities
6 Bachelor Degrees Some Colleges & All Universities
7 Post-Grad CertificatesMasters Degrees
Some Colleges & All Universities
8 Doctorates All Universities
COLLEGESResponds to
local needs to Deliver Skills Qualifications
Employers
UKCES Plans National Skills Needs
Government Sets Policy &
Funding
SECTOR SKILLS COUNCILS Plans
Sector Skills Needs
FUNDING AGENCIES
Forward funds Monitor delivery
OFSTED(Office for standards
in Education)Independent
Inspection of Quality
AWARDING BODIESDesign
Qualifications to meet SSC requirements
DEMAND SIDE SUPPLY SIDE
ENGLISH SKILLS SYSTEM
Communities
QUALITY/REGULATION
ENGLISH FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
350 Further Education Colleges including: Sixth Form Colleges, General Further Education/
Community Colleges, and specialist colleges
College provide for: Over 3,000,000 learners per year 80% of adult Basic Skills and English teaching 90% of full time vocational education Over 60% of apprentices 50% progressing to university go through a college 200,000 students studying a degree Over 400,000 people in work, with skills training
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CONTEXT: HACKNEY IN LONDON Hackney is 1 of 32
boroughs in London One of the fastest
growing parts of the UK But high unemployment Very diverse community Centrally located Next to the City of
London & TechCity One of the 2012 Games
Host Boroughs
EXAMPLE:HACKNEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCC)
‘ Mission: Educating students for work
and life Meeting employers' and
needs for skills
Students: Over 8,000 students Aged 14-16 – 100 Aged 16-18 – 1,500 full time Aged 19+ - 1,500 full time And 5,000 part time adults
EXAMPLE HCC: THE COLLEGE OFFER Breadth: over 300 courses in:
Business, Admin, Financial Services Arts & Media Health & Care Construction & Motor Vehicle English, Basic Ed., Learning Difficulties Financial Services Hospitality, Retail & Cleaning Sport, Events, Security, Tourism Science & Humanities
Range: Vocational Work Based inc Apprenticeships Academic Leisure Courses Depth: Level 1 to 7
ENTRY LEVEL (E1-3)ESOL & Basic Skills, Entry Level Voc Courses
LEVEL 1 & 2First Certificates & Foundation Diplomas
GCSEs
LEVEL 3A Levels
National Certificates & Diplomas
LEVEL 4 & 5HNDs & Foundation
Degrees
LEVEL 7Post Graduate
Teacher Training
Entry Possible at any level subject to qualifications and experience
Internal Progression through all levels
Progression to Work
Progression to Higher Education and Work
COLLEGE CURRICULUM
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OUR RESOURCES
Over 400 full-time and part-time staff
Extensive staff & leadership development
£25m annual budget 25,000 m2 of accommodation
Award-winning design Sports Centre, Nursery, Library Work in 30+ off-site centres And on employers premises
GOVERNANCE
The College is an Independent FE Corporation Made up of 18 independent Governors: majority
business + community, staff, student, Principal Role of Governors:
To determine the mission & character of the College To consider & approve 3 year strategy and 1 year
plans and budget To monitor progress against plans
Role of Managers: To make proposals on strategy and plans To put into place operations to make policy work
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A JOURNEY OF IMPROVEMENTSuccess Rates
Teaching Grades
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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES
Strategies to improve quality have included: Action focussed, visible leadership Agreement of values and priorities with staff Clear Quality Improvement Plans Comprehensive classroom observation programme Linked to a robust scheme to tackle poor teaching Substantial investment in staff training & qualifications Investment in technology for management & teaching Use of key performance indicators and targets Success rate action plans for the poorest areas
and closure where necessary Strong student and support services
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COLLEGES - TRADITIONAL ROLE
Employers Universities
COLLEGES
Vocational &
Academic Courses
Schools
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COLLEGES - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
EmployersUniversities
Schools
HackneyCommunity
College
• Workplace Learning
• 2012 Links• Apprenticeshi
ps• e.g. TechCity
Partnership• Employability
• Higher National
Diplomas•
Foundation Degrees
• Higher Level
Apprentices
• Vocational Courses• Programmes for new students• University Technical College
International partnerships
Our Contact Details
For further queries please contact :
Tayebeh KazempourDirector of International Partnerships
Hackney Community College
Falkirk Street
London N1 6HQ
Tel: 00442076139555
Email: tkazempour@hackney.ac.uk
Contact Details
For further queries please contact Tayebeh Kazempour Director of International Partnerships Hackney Community College Falkirk Street London N1 6HQ Tel 00442076139555
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