1. Lancashire 14-19 Strategy for Learning ICT Development Copy of the PowerPoint Presentation used at the Lancashire Secondary Strategy ‘Pathways in KS4’ event held at the Novotel Preston on Wednesday 22 nd June, 2005. Maureen Harrison Adviser 14-19 Education Lancashire School Effectiveness Service PO Box 61 County Hall, Preston PR1 8RJ Tel: 01772 531658 Fax: 01772 531576

2. Lancashire 14-19 Strategy for Learning Five priorities for action – area-wide planning and delivery Learner Entitlement Learning Environment Curriculum Transition and Progression Learning and Teaching

3. Context : Every Child Matters Education and Skills White Paper Inclusion agenda – 5 Themes Personalisation Secondary Strategy Entitlement provision Careers Education & Guidance Enterprise Education KS4 Entitlement Curriculum Citizenship Work Related Learning

4. 14-19 White Paper (1) Increase post-16 participation – data sharing and ILP Emphasis on Maths/English/ICT + functional / key skills – online testing Better vocational routes – online prospectus Stretch + pace – progress file + ILP 14 subject lines – sharing resources + ePortfolio Area-wide collaboration – VLE / Portals

5. 14-19 White Paper (2) General Diplomas (5 A*-C including Maths & English) achievement tables – data/ILP Increased choice – online prospectus Specialised Diplomas (4 x 2008, 8 x 2010) – ILP / progress file A level ‘on hold’ review 2008 - credit framework / ILP Specialist schools – vocational expertise - VLE Area-wide prospectus - online Inspection (JAR) – online SEF

6. 14 Subject Lines Health, and Social Care Public Services Land based and environmental Engineering Manufacturing Construction & built environment ICT Retail Hospitality & Catering Hair & Beauty Sport & Leisure Travel & Tourism Creative & Media Business Admin & Finance ICT Skills Requirements?

7. National Qualifications Framework Existing National Qualifications Level 3Advanced Extension Award; GCE and VCE AS and A level; level 3 NVQ; equivalent qualifications, Apprenticeship Level 2 General / Specialist Diplomas GCSE at grades A*-C (inc Maths and English), 14 Diploma Lines Young Apprenticeship Level 1 FoundationGCSE at grades D-G, Foundation GNVQ, level 1 NVQ and equivalent qualifications Entry levelEntry level certificates / qualifications

8. Stepping Stones Entry Foundation Intermediate Advanced 2 Advanced 1 Personalised

9. Achievement - Qualifications ICT skills are essential in vocational qualifications Key Skills (and wider Key Skills) Basic Skills (Maths/English/ICT – online testing) Portfolio based assessment – ePortfolio Qualification Type GCSE / Applied GCSE / NVQ / VRQ / Skills / Entry

10. Progression & Transition Area wide - planned provision Needs / demand driven Mapped access to higher levels / employment / training opportunities Employer engagement Labour market information Information / Guidance / Advice

11. Implications for ICT development Key Skills development – work-related learning Industry-standard software for vocational subjects Simulation experiences (‘real work’) Increased access to range of ICT – hardware, software and online applications CPD for staff Tools to support collaboration – ILP / MIS / VLE / Area Prospectus