City and Guilds vision for education Hertfordshire March 2016

2 Core maths A-levels + AGENDA Background information A changing landscape - The reforms and impact on vocational qualifications Challenging times City and Guilds vision An access for all curriculum Progression pathways Forming partnerships Working in partnerships Q&A

Background & journey

The changing landscape

EXTERNAL CHALLENGES A CHANGING LANDSCAPE YOs taking quals of limited value Centres rewarded for encouraging easy to pass quals. Reformed funding to ensure centres offer study programmes. IN RESPONSE THE GOVERNMENT: Introduced new performance measures 1 2 Raise in participation age (RPA) by 2015 Employer interaction required in delivery/assessment Need to meet future industry and global skills needs Greater use of technology and digital (FELTAG) Success measure to include destinations Work placement required at CHANGES: New rules introduced for Technical Qualifications (all awarding organisations): Overall grading Synoptic Assessment External Assessment One resit opportunity Employer endorsement - KS5 only Employer involvement - KS5 only

7 Challenges Skills and talent One size fits all The dirty word called work Curriculum model and timetabling Preparing young people for the world of work goes way beyond qualifications 34% of post 16 students are not secure at level 2 Destination measure Different starting points and finishing points

8 Opportunities To think differently Same goal Colleges and schools working collaboratively & the different models that could be implemented Change -what needs to happen-forward thinking schools, colleges & influencers Exciting developments happening out there traineeships, partnerships, trailblazers,UCAS now recognising no limits to progression Vision-City and Guilds to create an accessible and relevant curriculum for all KS4 level 1–KS5 level 2 The rule book

9 Core maths A-levels + OUR VISION PATH TO SUCCESS TO PROVIDE AN INSPIRING PATH TO SUCCESS THAT EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR FURTHER EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OR EMPLOYMENT. OUR VISION IS TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH CHOICE. TO OPEN DOORS AND ENCOURAGE PROGRESSION.

10 THE UK EMPLOYABILITY CHALLENGE WE ALL NEED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR POTENTIAL EDUCATION EMPLOYERS 59% of employers believe young people don't have the right attitude for the workplace. Making Education Work, September 2013 ‘A transformation of education is needed to prepare young people for an increasingly technical and exciting future.’ Dr Sarah Peers, New Engineering Foundation TOGETHER QUALIFICATIONS ARE OUT OF DATE AND NOT ADEQUATELY PREPARING PEOPLE FOR WORK ARE NOT GETTING THE TALENT THEY NEED 1 in 6 young people are not in employment, education or training WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A CHANGE

11 Entry levels 2, 3 and level 1

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Access for all

14 Skills for life

Schools progress levels and data

The Attainment 8 Buckets English Lit Mathematics French History Science H&C Busines s P.E/ ELan Bucket 1 One slot for English and one for maths; double-weighted Bucket 2 Three EBacc qualifications (Sciences, computer sciences, geography, history or languages) Bucket 3 Three “other” slots Any remaining Ebacc qualifications Other approved academic, arts or vocational qualifications

Bucket 3 Other Bucket 3 Any remaining Ebacc qualifications Other approved academic, arts or vocational qualifications 3 3 Bucket 3 is filled with a pupils three highest point scores in any three other subjects, including English Literature and Language (if not counted in bucket 1), any further Ebacc qualifications, other GCSEs, or any other approved academic or vocational qualifications. A list of approved qualifications from the DfE can be found here.here These grades are not double weighted.

City & Guilds Level 2 Distinction* Distinction Merit Pass City & Guilds Level 1

Benefits of schools choosing to offer vocational qualifications at KS4? Last year only 59% of students achieved the DfE national average floor target KEY STAGE 4 ( ) (L1 &L2) TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS Attendance improves as students tend to engage with subjects they want to study Engagement-students can choose an subject option they are interested in Behaviour improves as students learn new skills Technical awards are level 2 new grades 8-4 Data supports students achieve higher grades in subjects they choose to study

QUALIFICATIONS ENTRY LEVEL 2, 3 AND LEVEL 1 (14 +) 79 QUALIFICATIONS KEY STAGE 5, LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES (16-19) QUALIFICATIONS KEY STAGE 4, LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL AWARDS (14-16) TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

KS5- challenges and opportunities Not ready to leave school Unsure of career choices Travel Support in school-often have difficulty adjusting different learning environment Personalised learning programme (levels) Work ready-skills, knowledge and behaviours Meaningful work experience Chance to progress

RPA what could it mean for you Young people are required to continue in education, training or apprenticeships to the age of 18 by Opportunity for schools to keep hold of learners longer Schools may want to offer a mix of qualifications Likely learners will want to go to colleges/PTP’s to study vocational subjects or apprenticeships Opportunity to form partnerships with Colleges/ PTP’s

Prototype for KS4 schools, colleges and PTP’s 15 different types of schools Hub Local schools CollegesPTP’s Schools day release M&E PTP’s work experience Colleges Provide practical training 2 Partnership 1 Broader curriculum offer Named QA /Centre Consortium Schools 3 consortium HUB Independent curriculum offer schools AO managed EQA support per school Advisor support to be agreed 4 Independent offer Cornwall College

Prototype for KS5 learners (wherever they may be) schools, colleges or /and PTP’s Technical Certificate level Students 1 GCSE maths and English technical certificates level 2- traineeship Student 2 Maths and English Employability /ESOL Technical Certificate Work place skills-apprenticeship Student 3 GCSE maths and/or English Technical qualification Employability qualification /employment/level 3 Work placement Traineeship apprenticeship

Prototype for KS5 learners Technical Certificate level Work experience Student example GCSE maths and English Or additional GCSE’s Functional skills maths and English Qualification H&C/ construction (720) Work experience / placement Work skills Total TQT = 1080 Student wanting to study Hospitality and catering or construction Additional qualifications

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