1. A Curriculum for the 21 st Century

2. 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

3. 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 2008 Raises the participation age to 17 from 2013 and 18 from 2015

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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)

8. 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

9. Foundation Learning FL comprises 3 components: Functional Skills (FS) Personal & Social Development (PSD) A Vocational Qualification (VQ) FS VQ PSD

10. Foundation Learning Framework

11. 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)

12. Progression from Foundation Learning Possible post-16 destinations for FL learners: Apprenticeships Diplomas / BTECs GCSEs / A-levels Supported employment Independent living

13. 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?

15. 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