1. Annual Club Meetings 2017

2. Welcome Address
Alan Sykes
LFE Chief Executive

3. Annual Club Meetings 2017

4. Apprenticeship Reform Frameworks to Standards An Educational Perspective
Keith Leighton LFE Chief Education Officer
Tuesday 25th April 2017 Oxford United F.C

5. Presentation Content 1. Explain why apprenticeships are changing.
2. Highlight the key differences between the current apprenticeship frameworks and the
new apprenticeship standards.
3. Outline the process required to develop new apprenticeship standards and give an
update on the work of the newly formed Sporting Excellence Professional trail blazer
group.
4. Provide you with an overview of the latest Sporting Excellence Professional
apprenticeship standard.
5. Give you an insight into the apprenticeship assessment plan process and end point
assessment.
6. Explain government changes to vocational qualifications and provide an update
on the new proposed BTEC in football qualification for year old apprentices.

6. Doug Richards Review June 2012

7. Why are apprenticeships changing?
In November 2012 Doug Richards presented his findings on the governments apprenticeship system . Ten key recommendations
- Apprenticeships should be redefined.
- The focus of apprenticeships should be on the outcome.
- The Government should set up a contest for the best qualification.
- The testing and validation process should be independent and genuinely respected by industry.
- All apprentices should have achieved Level 2 in English and
Maths before they can complete their apprenticeship.
- The Government should encourage diversity and innovation in delivering apprenticeships.
- The Government has a role in promoting good quality delivery.

8. Why are apprenticeships changing?
- Government funding must create the right incentives for apprenticeship training.
- Learners and employers need access to good quality information.
- Government must actively boost awareness of the new apprenticeship model.

9. Why are apprenticeships changing?
On the 12th March 2013 Government accepted all Doug Richards (10) recommendations

10. Key Differences Between Apprenticeship Frameworks and Apprenticeship standards?
Initial Assessment
On & off the job training
Initial Assessment
On & off the job training
Occupational
Competence
Completion and Certification
Occupational Competence
Mathematics and English
Completion and Certification
Mandatory qualifications
PLTS and ERR
Mathematics and English
End Point Assessment
Behaviours

11. Key Points
All existing apprenticeship frameworks are available until 2020.
If a new apprenticeship standard is developed before 2020 it will replace the existing apprenticeship framework.
The existing Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence Framework (ASE) is available and funded for the new apprentices.
It is intended to have the new Sporting Excellence Professional Apprenticeship standard ready for to replace the current ASE apprenticeship framework.

12. Outline the process required to develop new apprenticeship standards

13. Trailblazer Working Group
Title: Sporting Excellence Professional
Green light to develop standard Feb 2017
1st Meeting March 2017
Group membership (10 Employers)
- 2 x Joint Chairpersons (Football-Cricket)
- 3x PL clubs
- 3x FL clubs
- 1 x Professional Cricket Club
- 1 x Professional Rugby League Super league
- 1 x Professional Rugby Club
- 1 x British Equestrian Federation (stable/ yard)
Advisory support
1x DofE relationship manager
1x PL 1x LFE 1x Cricket 1x RFU 1XRFL1x BEF
. Secretarial support 1x external consultant
Stage 1 Formation
of Trailblazer group

14. Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standard
Using DfE guidance the SEP trailblazer group develop a SEP standard
- standards :short easy to understand
- describe the knowledge, skills and
behaviour (KSB) require to undertake
a specific occupation (Job role)
- Not written on more than two sides of A4 paper
Standards must meet specified criteria
- 7 Key apprenticeship criteria
Trailblazer group is required to
- Produce a development timetable
- Consult with all stakeholders
- submit the SEP standard to DofE for approval
Stage 2 Trailblazer develops the new standard working with providers & professional bodies

15. Sporting Excellence Professional Apprenticeship Standard
Key Headings
Title of apprenticeship standard
Sporting Excellence Professional
Purpose description of the standard
Job role has been defined
Entry requirements
No specific entry criteria NGB’s Professional Sports to determine
English and Maths
Must pass L2 F/S English and Maths before taking EPA
Duration
18-24 months TBC
Progression to
Professional contract, L4 apprenticeship, H.E, Community Sport
Review date (standard)
3 years
Level
Level 3
Qualification to be achieved
Not required
Professionalism and Values
Outlined
Behaviours
Knowledge and Skills
10 Areas of what you must know and understand identified

16. Key Points
The sporting excellence professional trailblazer group plan to submit a sporting excellence standard to the DfE for approval by the 28th April 2017.
There is an opportunity via a two week consultation period for all stakeholders to feedback to the DfE on the proposed sporting excellence professional apprenticeship standard.
It will be six weeks (June 2017) before the DfE either accepts or rejects the sporting excellence professional standard and informs the trailblazer group if they can proceed to the next stage or if the group needs to take further action.
It is envisaged that the DfE will assign an indicative funding cap to the standard at this point.

17. Trail Blazer Assessment Plan
The assessment plan Must Include
- An End Point Assessment (EPA)
-EPA must be holistic and cover the
knowledge skills and behaviours (KSB’s)
learnt throughout the apprenticeship.
The assessment plan Must explain
-What will be assessed (KSB’S)
-How apprentices will be assessed
-Who will carry out the assessment
-The quality assurance arrangements
SEP Trailblazer group submit assessment plan
to DfE.
Approval of assessment plan and final
funding cap a assigned by DofE
Stage 3
Trailblazer Develops an Assessment Plan working with Providers and others on
Delivery

18. Key Points
The assessment plan is a key part of developing an apprenticeship standard.
The sporting excellence professional trailblazer group are due to meet on Tuesday 27th June 2017 to discuss the development of an assessment plan.
The intention is to produce and submit a sporting excellence professional assessment plan to the DfE for approval by the end of July 2017.
The sporting excellence professional trailblazer group are hoping to gain final approval from the DfE and a final funding cap by October 2017 and have the standard ready for delivery from the 1st July 2018.

19. Sporting Excellence Professional Assessment Plan- Considerations
The choice of a final assessment instrument or instruments.
Balance between Formative (ongoing) v Summative (final) assessment.
Make a decision on whether to grade or not to grade
The practicalities of delivering end point assessment.
The cost of delivering end point assessment.
University acceptance of the standard and end the point assessment instrument(s)chosen.

20. End Point Assessment Instruments
Scenario Case –Study
Interview
Assignment
Action Research Project
Situational
Judgment
test
Observation
Practical observation
Multiple Choice Test
Professional Discussion
Business Project
Vocational Competence Discussion
Presentation
On –demand Test
Work Based
Project
Showcase portfolio
Presentation
Reflective Journal
Synoptic Assessment
Test
Vocational Competence Discussion

21. Some Examples of assessment instruments
L3 Standards
Senor Healthcare Worker
Journalist
Junior
Consultant
Travel
Surveying Technician
Retail Team
leader
Welder
Hospitality Supervisor
Assistant accountant
Portfolio of evidence •
Professional discussion
Multiple choice tests
Work Place Project
Reflective Leaning journal
Case study/ Business project
Practical Observation
Observation of practice
Qualification

22. What is end-point assessment?
End-point assessment (EPA) is the final assessment for an apprentice to ensure that they are able to do the job they have been
training for.

23. Compare it to learning to drive:
1. On programme Assessment Gateway End Point Assessment
A learner (apprentice) will work with the driving instructor to gain the knowledge skills and behaviours needed to drive
There will be practice theory tests, and the driving instructor does practice driving tests with the learner
Final theory test and practical driving test for the learner
During the final theory test and practical driving test , the learner will be assessed by an assessor who is a different person from the driving instructor. This is done to ensure that any decision made is impartial and fair.

24. End Point Assessment Initial Assessment On Programme

25. Who can deliver end-point assessment?
Only English Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) recognised organisations who are included on the Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations (RoAAO) can deliver end point assessment.
External quality assurance of (Ro AAO) is carried out by another body, as specified within the assessment plan and it will identify one of four different approaches to external quality assurance:

26. The end-point assessment organisation
An end-point assessment organisation must:
have relevant occupational experience of the standard
have relevant assessment experience and expertise
robustly manage any conflict of interest
quality assure their activity
An end-point assessment organisation cannot:
deliver the learning elements to the same apprentice
deliver end-point assessment to non-apprentices

27. Summary What we know What we don’t know . AASE to New standards
Standards will replace frameworks by 2020 or earlier if a new apprenticeship standard is developed.
ASE framework registration available until 31st December 2017.
Functional skills content and assessment is under review. New FS qualifications will be introduced in 2019.
The plan is to have the new Sporting Excellence Professional apprenticeship standard ready for delivery by 1st July 2018.
AASE to New standards
Exact switch off dates for specific ASE framework the intention is to have the new standard and assessment plan approved by (October 2017). .

28. Summary What we know What we don’t know New Standards
Employers and employer groups have led on developing the new standards.
Apprentices’ behaviours will be assessed in addition to their skills and knowledge development.
The standards are brief with the full detail contained in the accompanying assessment plan.
Qualifications are not a mandatory requirement (not included in SEP standard) PL-LFE –PFA committed to finding a solution to the issue of qualifications.
New Standards
If funding will be available for qualifications to be taken outside the apprenticeship standard.

29. Summary What we know What we don’t know New Standards Contd
Expectation of 80% on the job and 20% off the job delivery.
Maths and English and where relevant Digital skills remain key.
Introduction of external graded end point assessment.
Apprentices will be required to pass an ‘end-point assessment’ (EPA) carried out by an approved assessment organisation not the training provider or employer.
New Standards Contd
Exactly what does and does not constitute 20% off the Job delivery,
The Impact of government changes on the content and assessment of functional skills.
If the new apprenticeship standard will be graded or not graded.
Do not know which end point assessment instruments will be used to assess apprentices.
Do not know who will carry out end point
assessment.

30. Summary What we know What we don’t know Ofsted (apprenticeships)
Ofsted working closely with DfE apprenticeship unit to monitor apprenticeship reforms
Will treat all employers/ providers the same there will not be a two tier system (apply inspection criteria to new existing employers/providers)
Will continue to focus and make judgements on L&M, TLA PWD and Outcomes.
Key focus on “quality” and the “impact” that the programme has on apprentices
Keen focus upon the development of English & Maths in WBL
Ofsted (apprenticeships)
Not sure what the new Ofsted Chief Inspectors approach to inspection will be.
This slide should be supported by sharing your understanding as relevant against each.

31. Professor Alison Wolf September 2010
Review of Vocational Education The Wolf Report
Alison Wolf

32. Why are vocational qualifications changing?
In March 2011 Professor Alison Wolf presented her findings on Pre 19 Vocational Education. Ten broad topic areas and (27) recommendations
vocational qualifications (4)
- Lower attaining pupils (2)
curriculum (4)
funding (3)
- Apprenticeships (4)
- Strengthening vocational teaching in schools (2)
- Enrolling students in colleges pre 16 (1)
- Work experience(1)
- Ofqual and qualification design (5)
- Performance indicators and published information (1)

33. Why are vocational qualifications changing?
On the 12th May 2011 Government accepted all Alison Wolf’s (27) recommendations

34. Government 16-19 Accountability Measures (England 2016)
In March 2013 the Government issued a Policy Paper for consultation entitled:
“Government proposals to reform Vocational qualifications for year olds”
Establish a process and set of characteristics by which vocational qualifications could be judged for inclusion in performance tables

35. 16-19 Accountability Measures in England from 2016
Characteristic
Applied General
Tech Level
Purpose
Supports progression ….
... primarily to study at a higher level of learning or possibly to employment
... to work in specific vocational areas, either directly or via HE
Minimum size (Guided Learning Hours)
No less than 150 GLH
No less than 300 GLH
Recognition to be compiled by Awarding organisation
3 Higher Education Institutions
1 professional body or
5 employers
Appropriate content
No less than 60% mandatory
No less than 40% mandatory
Appropriate assessment
No less than 40% external
No less than 30% external
Synoptic assessment
Identify and use effectively in an integrated way skills from across the whole vocational area
Grading
Required
Employer involvement
Not required
Direct involvement in delivery and/or assessment
Progression
Evidence of progression after 2 years

36. New BTEC Sport Qualification 2017-Onwards (Applied General)
BTEC NQF 2016 specification
A more general sport qualification
Must do core
Must pass core
Optional units more general
5 Qualification titles
NC NEC NFD ND ED
External assessment (new) 40%
Internal assessment 60%
University recognition
Number of stake holders in design
Universities, employers, LFE
Included in DofE Performance tables

37. BTEC Consultation Exercise
July April 2017
LFE have informed EFL clubs of the changes to vocational qualifications and asked EFL clubs for their thoughts on the New BTEC sport qualification.
Have engaged in extensive consultation with Pearson’s PL and EFL clubs regarding the feasibility of a bespoke BTEC qualification for elite footballers between years of age
Consultation has included
-Pearson LFE-PL- working group meetings x 4
-LFE-EFL-BTEC focus group consultation meetings x2
-LFE-EFL BTEC on line BTEC questionnaires x 3

38. Proposed BTEC Elite Football Qualification 2018-19 (Tech Cert)
BTEC NQF
Initial agreement reached to develop
A specific professional football qualification
Must do core
Must pass core
A football core and 3 optional route pathways
3 Qualification titles ED ND SD
Work to be Undertaken
External Assessment units to be confirmed
External assessment methods to be agreed
External assessment windows to be agreed
Writing of football specific core and optional units
Internal / External production of materials
assignments
University recognition UCAS points
Submission of qualification to DfE for approval Dec 2017
Proposed start date September 2018
BTEC Elite
Football
Qualification
L3 NQF

39. Key Points Pearson’s LFE-PL BTEC working group meetings
May 2017 x 2 days
-finalise qualification structures and external assessment units
-Start to write new unit core and optional content
May 2017
- Business case submitted for Internal Pearson approval
-Pearson qualification development team start to look at the
the new sport qualification
- July 2017
- Finalise unit content /amendments
- July –December 2017
Produce New NQF qualification and submit to DfE for approval

40. Current BTEC L3 Sport (Performance and Excellence Qualification) 2017-18
BTEC QCF 2010 specification
Specific to elite performers
Must do core
Options are mainly sports related
Continuous internal assessment
3 qualifications ED ND SD
Originally designed by Football
LFE will offer this qualification to the
apprentice cohort
Will retain UCAS points
Will continue to be funded in
Not included in the new performance tables

41. Summary What we know What we don’t know BTEC qualification
BTEC L3 Sport (QCF) is approved until 31st August 2019
LFE will continue to offer the CURRENT L3 (QCF) qualification to the apprentice cohort
NEW NQF L3 Sport qualification being introduced in schools and colleges in September
NEW NQF L3 Sport qualifications include external assessment
Pearson’s keen to work with football to develop a new NQF BTEC bespoke football qualification for introduction in
BTEC qualification
Funding rate for BTEC L3 sport (QCF) for the
The impact of the changes to the NEW (NQF) L3 Sport qualification assessment in terms of delivery and results.
If we will receive approval to develop a BTEC L3 football qualification or a BTEC L3 Professional sport qualification.
The choice of BTEC assessment methods, assessment windows, unit content, resources required.

42. Presentation Content 1. Explain why apprenticeships are changing.
2. Highlight the key differences between the current apprenticeship frameworks and the
new apprenticeship standards.
3. Outline the process required to develop new apprenticeship standards and give an
update on the work of the newly formed Sporting Excellence Professional trail blazer
group.
4. Provide you with an overview of the latest Sporting Excellence Professional
apprenticeship standard.
5. Give you an insight into the apprenticeship assessment plan process and end point
assessment.
6. Explain government changes to vocational qualifications and provide an update
on the new proposed BTEC in football qualification for year old apprentices.

43. Apprenticeship Reform an Educational Perspective
Table Discussion

44. Apprenticeship Reform an Educational Perspective
Table Questions

46. Annual Club Meetings 2017