Review of Qualifications for Learning Professionals in England: Phase 2 Presentation to ALP January 2011

Phases of the review Phase 1 (October to December 2010) Completed. Findings report available Phase 2 (January to March 2011) Detailed proposals for updating the qualifications Review and period of revision Guidance for awarding organisations and employers and practitioners available March 2011

The consultation Provide comments through: Completing an online response form Attendance at one of six face-to-face open events Through self-organised groups using supporting materials available on our website Attendance at one of the focus groups arranged in association with partners Two additional events for assessment and delivery for expert practitioners For further information on how to get involved, please visit

Scope of the review Four elements included in this review: Current generic teaching qualifications Current subject specific qualifications for teachers of literacy, numeracy and ESOL Accredited professional development opportunities beyond initial training A proposal to establish a new qualifications framework for learning professionals

Scope of the review Exclusions from the review: The Professional Standards for Teachers Tutors and Trainers in the Lifelong Learning Sector The applications of the Professional Standards The minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT The entry criteria for subject specific teaching qualifications Related qualifications in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are not part of this review Qualifications for learning support practitioners

Updating the qualifications Who are they for? The FE regulations Qualification frameworks Qualification content and structures Assessment and delivery Findings from Phase 1

Section one: Approach to updating the qualifications Proposals 1.1 Guidance for employers, practitioners and providers of teacher education 1.2 Developing qualification structures in the QCF

Section two: Proposals for the generic teaching qualifications Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Qualification overview

Section two: Proposals for the generic teaching qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Qualification overview

Section two: Proposals for the generic teaching qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Qualification overview

2.6 Transition between qualification frameworks 2.7 Generic continuing professional development qualifications 2.8 Subject specific Continuing Professional Development Qualifications 2.9 Qualifications Framework for Learning Professionals Section two: Proposals for the generic teaching qualifications

Section three: Proposals for subject specific teaching qualifications Entry Requirements Routes to Qualification Joint qualification for Literacy and ESOL

Further information Lifelong Learning UK