A Curriculum for the 21st Century

The case for change (1)

The world is changing:

– Fewer low skilled jobs (5m fewer by 2020)

– 40% of all jobs in 2020 will require a graduate qualification

– Global competition will be even more intense

– Today’s students will have 10-14 jobs by age 38

The case for change (2)

The law is changing:

• Education and Inspections Act 2006 Introduces the statutory Diploma entitlement from 2013

• Education and Skills Act 2008Raises the participation age to 17 from 2013 and 18 from 2015

The case for change (3)

Expectations are changing:

• Change needed to deliver further school improvement (e.g. improve engagement)

• Change needed to narrow the gap (e.g. white British FSM)

• Change needed to deliver our 16-19 commissioning priorities (e.g. L2 achievement by 19)

The new range of 14-19 pathways

5 main pathways from 2013:

• GCSEs & A levels – general qualifications

• The Diplomas – applied qualifications

• Apprenticeships – vocational qualifications

• Foundation Learning pathways

• Employment with accredited training

General qualifications

• GCSEs and A levels to remain central to the 14-19 curriculum

• What constitutes “success” at GCSE and A level?

• Can they deliver the employability skills of the future?

• Can they provide progression for all up to 18?

The Diploma• 8 Diploma lines available at

KS4 in Camden from September 2010 - schools provide access to the entitlement

• Limited post-16 offer in Camden at present

• Comprise principal learning, PLTS, FS, ASL & project

• Future of BTECs still not clear (but increasingly secure)

Apprenticeships

• Apprenticeships to become a mainstream post-16 option

• DCSF target – 1 in 5 young people take an Apprenticeship by 2020

• Increase in Apprenticeship opportunities from 2010

• Young Apprenticeships to continue at KS4

Foundation Learning

FL comprises 3 components:

• Functional Skills (FS)

• Personal & Social Development (PSD)

• A Vocational Qualification (VQ)

FS

VQPSD

Foundation Learning Framework

A possible FL 14-19 curriculum

• Functional English – Entry 3 (5 credits)

• Functional ICT – Level 1 (5 credits)

• Functional Maths – Entry 3 (5 credits)

• ASDAN Cert. in PSD – Level 1 (14 credits)

• BTEC Cert. in Business Admin – Entry 3 / Level 1 (13 credits)

Progression from Foundation Learning

Possible post-16 destinations for FL learners:

• Apprenticeships• Diplomas / BTECs• GCSEs / A-levels• Supported employment• Independent living

Rethinking 14-19

• Rethinking transition – how to we manage transition from KS3 to KS4? Is the term “options” helpful? Are guided pathways more appropriate?

• Rethinking CEIAG – how do we support young people and their parents / carers to make informed decisions? Is Year 9 too late?

• Rethinking curriculum design – is a stage, not age 14-19 curriculum more appropriate to address RPA?

• Rethinking collaboration and partnerships – what structures are necessary to deliver a broad range of 14-19 Pathways?

Further information

• www.14-19reforms.co.uk

• www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19

• www.excellencegateway.org.uk/foundationlearning

• www.qcda.gov.uk

• www.apprenticeships.org.uk