1. Diplomas Round 2 Gateway support Hair and Beauty www.habia.org www.qca.org.uk School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council

2. Session Outline Introduction, expectations re gateway process Overview of Diploma requirements / QCA criteria / self assessment form Partnership / individual activity

3. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Key messages: Success will be dependent on partnerships demonstrating they have rigorous and compelling plans to prepare for delivery of the diplomas DfES expect providers to deliver Diplomas as part of a collaborative local partnership, rather than acting in isolation Each partnership submits proposal to LA LA likely to have to make judgment on bid prior to forwarding to DfES (ie determine strengths and rationale) Submission to Eileen Chapman (email echapman@cfbt.com) BY 21 st NOVEMBER 2007 echapman@cfbt.com

4. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Essential features: Need to demonstrate clear understanding of each diploma line to be offered Asked to provide a lead contact for the gateway process for single channel of communication (this does not mean a lead institution) Can concentrate on particular Diplomas – do not have to deliver all 5 new lines (or all 5 from round 1) Keen to see partnerships offer all 3 levels at the same time, but not absolute requirement. Expect progression routes to be in place by the time young people complete their diplomas

5. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council What will you need to provide? The bids will have 3 parts: 1.Partnership information form 2.Generic summary – your partnerships 14-19 strategy; how your partnership is planning to meet the entitlement by 2013; partnership strategies for workforce development, employer engagement, IAG, facilities 3.Details for delivery of each specific diploma We are surmising that they will still require A full self assessment for each area for each diploma line, rating green, amber/green, amber/red or red and explaining: –Where you are now –What you need to do by September 2009 –How you are going to bridge the gap

6. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council What do you have to do? 1.Meet with your partnership to: Identify who is going to write the submission on behalf of the partnership – this is the lead contact (NOT the lead deliverer) to share your self assessments draft the relevant sections on the form FOR THE PARTNERSHIP 2.Identify where the gaps are between what you have in place / are doing now, and what is needed 3.State what you intend to do to in order to address those areas – ie a development plan 4.Rate yourself – green, amber/green etc 5.Decide who will sign off the submission – should be strategic group of 14-19 cluster - they need to check there is consistency in key messages across all diploma lines 6.Lead contact will need the self assessments for the partnership to enable them to answer any questions raised by the Regional panel Remember that the bid is being prepared on behalf of the whole partnership – the bid does not belong exclusively to the lead contacts or their institution Clarity of roles and responsibilities - ensure that roles of FE / WBL/ Schools / employers are appropriately identified Check you understand what the diploma requirements are – use statements of content and QCA criteria Carry out an internal self assessment against the 5 criteria – identify what is happening now – an honest appraisal of where you are now – grade each criteria Identify where the gaps are between what you have in place / are doing now, and what is needed State what you intend to do to in order to address those areas – ie a development plan Clear statements with factual examples Ensure that all gateway criteria are addressed Assume no knowledge by reader! Essential that each bid is signed off by strategy group Get someone to proof read Continue with your planning once bid submitted – dont wait for results

7. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Components of Diploma Principal Learning Specific to each diploma – approx 50% of time should be applied learning (application in work or work related contexts) Generic learning Functional skills En / MA / ICT assessed as discrete units Personal, learning and thinking skills – embedded in principal learning Project – assessed discretely Work experience Planning and Review Additional / specialist Learning Additional GCSE / A level /other academic qualifications Sector specific qualifications – specialism / complementary Optional units In 2008 – these will be drawn from existing qualifications

8. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Composite Diploma Structure Level 1Level 2Level 3 Principal 240 4 hrs / wk (at least 120 hrs applied) 420 7 hrs / wk (at least 210 hrs applied) 540 8 hrs / wk (at least 270 hrs applied) Generic 240 4 hrs /wk 200 3.3 hrs / wk 180 3 hrs / wk Additional / specialist 120 2 hrs / wk 180 3 hrs / wk 360 6 hrs / wk Total600 glh800 glh1080 glh 60 GLH = 1 hr/week for 2 years

9. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council What is the Hair and Beauty Diploma about? The Diploma in Hair and Beauty will combine a range of generic and specific theory, knowledge and practice, related to employment within the hair, beauty and related industries to steer learners down an applied learning route. The design will help to prepare and enable young people to make choices and assess a range of careers and occupations across the sector appropriate to their interests and competencies at various stages of the diploma eg opportunities to enter apprenticeships or HE. The overall aim is to open doors, to create life chances and to place value on lifelong learning and creativity.

10. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Structure Principal learning Learning is based on knowledge, skills and attributes that are generic for working in the following hair and beauty industries: Hairdressing Barbering Beauty therapy Nail services African type hairdressing / barbering Spa therapy

11. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Principal learning Compulsory Topics Elected Topics PLTS Applied / work related learning Planning / reviewing learning Project The number varies according to the level At L1 only to enable learners to access units from other diploma lines

12. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Level 1 - Principal Learning QCA Criteria Topics 1Introducing the Hair and Beauty Sector 2Creating a positive impression 3Introducing hair styling 4Introducing basic skin care treatments 5Introducing basic hand and nail care services 6Personal appearance, style and well-being Statement of Content Compulsory topics 1.First Impressions count 2.Look into your future 3.Get ahead in hair styling 4.Face Facts Elected Topics 1.Nailing it 2.Looking good feeling great

13. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Structure of diploma L1 Principal Learning Additional / specialist Learning Additional GCSE / other academic qualifications Sector specific qualifications Modules 240 GLH 1 Functional English60? 2 Functional Maths60? 3 Functional ICT60? 4 Project60? 5 Work Experience (10 days?) INT 6 PLTS 7 Planning and review Generic learning Topics 240 GLH 1 Introducing the Hair and Beauty Sector 60 2 Creating a positive impression30 3 Introducing hair styling60 4 Introducing basic skin care treatments 30 5 Introducing basic hand and nail care services 30 6 Personal appearance, style and well-being 30

14. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Level 2 QCA criteria 10 Compulsory Topics 1.Safe and Healthy Working Practices 2.The world of hair and beauty 3.The science of hair and beauty 4.Communication and client care 5.History of hair and beauty in society 6.Promoting and selling products and services by professional recommendation 7.Salon business systems and processes 8.Exploring skin care and make up 9.Exploring hair care and styling 10.Exploring hand care and nail art Specification 10 Compulsory Topics 1.Safe and Healthy Working Practices 2.The world of hair and beauty 3.The science of hair and beauty 4.The art of communication and client care 5.The history of hair and beauty in society 6.Introduction to promoting and selling by professional recommendation 7.Salon systems 8.Explore skin care and make up 9.Explore hair care and styling 10.Explore hand care and nail art

15. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Structure of diploma L2 Principal Learning Additional / Specialist Learning Additional GCSE / other academic qualifications Sector specific qualifications Modules 200 GLH 1 Functional English50? 2 Functional Maths50? 3 Functional ICT50? 4 Project50? 5 Work Experience (10 days?) INT 6 PLTS 7 Planning and review Generic learning Topics 420 glh 1 Safe and Healthy Working Practices30 2 The world of hair and beauty60 3 The science of hair and beauty60 4 Communication and client care60 5 History of hair and beauty in society30 6 Promoting and selling products and services by professional recommendation 30 7 Salon business systems and processes 60 8 Exploring skin care and make up30 9 Exploring hair care and styling30 10 Exploring hand care and nail art30

16. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Level 3 QCA criteria 8 Topics 1 Hair and Beauty Business Location design 2 Hair and Beauty event management 3 Hair and Beauty products research design and development 4 Exploring hair and beauty business management 5 Exploring media and image within hair and beauty 6 Exploring the world of spas 7 Hair and beauty business enterprise planning and finance 8 Cosmetic science Specification Principal 8 Compulsory Topics 1 Hair and Beauty Business Location design 2 Hair and Beauty event management 3 Hair and Beauty products from concept to consumer 4 Understanding the hair and beauty management role 5 Explore media and image within hair and beauty 6 Explore the world of spas 7 Explore hair and beauty sector enterprise and entrepreneurship 8 Cosmetic science

17. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Structure of diploma L3 Principal Learning Additional / specialist Learning Additional GCSE / A level /other academic qualifications. Sector specific qualifications Modules 180 glh 1 Project – ½ A level equivalent 180 2 Work Experience INT 3 PLTS 4 Planning and review Generic learning Opportunity to study Functional skills until L2 obtained Topics 540 glh 1 Hair and Beauty Business Location design 60 2 Hair and Beauty event management 60 3 Hair and Beauty products research design and development 60 4 Exploring hair and beauty business management 60 5 Exploring media and image within hair and beauty 90 6 Exploring the world of spas 60 7 Hair and beauty business enterprise planning and finance 90 8 Cosmetic science 60

18. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Additional Specialist Learning Level 3 13 Specialist learning topics (May 07) 1.Maintaining personal health and well-being 2.Make and incorporate a Hair addition into a hair design 3.Creative hair designs 4.Anatomical and Physiological knowledge of body systems 5.Origins, Principles and Theories of massage 6.Introduction to media make-up 7.Introduction to camouflage make-up 8.Advance nail art and hand decoration 9.Explore the principles of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 10.Explore technological developments within hair, beauty and associated areas 11.Design and construct floral displays for hair and Beauty reception areas 12.Human resource management 13.Perception of hair and beauty

19. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Generic Learning Functional skills assessed as discrete units or as part of GCSE Personal learning and Thinking Skills contextualised and embedded in principal learning Evidence related to planning and reviewing learning Minimum 10 days work experience level 1, level 2 and level 3 Project Additional / Specialist Learning Between a quarter and a third of the diploma at each level Eg L1/2 up to 2 GCSE. L3 – 1 A level Hair and Beauty related qualifications Other content – eg units from other diplomas or other qualifications Assessment ObjectivesL1L2L3 Manage20% 15-25% Use resources40% 15-25% Develop and Realise20% 35-40% Review20% 15-25%

20. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Resources and Facilities Must provide a Realistic Learning Environment (RLE) reflecting that found in a commercial workplace Approved centres must develop realistic management procedures incorporating salon image and sales and marketing policy to attract type and number of models to ensure that training and assessment requirements can be met Conform to H&S legislation and commercial practice Range of services, tools products up to date and available for use Reception area for personal / telephone appointments and payment facility – incorporating industry specific IT facilities Learners need to dress appropriately for a professional environment

21. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Workforce Audit current workforce experience and qualifications against each principal learning topic – identify strengths and shortfall What additional training will be needed – plans for doing this eg updating with regard to current practice by time in professional establishment What new recruits needed? – plans for this

22. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Local Employer engagement EBP: Raising awareness amongst employers Running diploma ready campaign 100 employers across the county – encouraging them to provide support for schools Will broker placements for teachers in business – eg for resource development Will broker placements for students Will ensure that H&S and CRB checks carried out Develop curriculum projects / resources Check what is already happening through your WRL / Enterprise co-ordinator

23. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Potential Employer Activity Encouraging young people to choose an specific diploma – at all levels there will be parent/student nights; taster sessions; marketing materials to support the young persons selection Offering work experience placements Providing professional development opportunities for teachers and other deliverers. Engaging in work related learning opportunities (e.g. employability workshops; workplace simulation/role play; work shadowing; debating sessions; industry days; survey investigation/case studies; job application and interview simulation; careers investigation; and school ambassadors) Contributing to the development of learning materials to support the diploma. Sponsorship of or involvement in the project element of the diploma Becoming an mentor to learners (either face to face or virtually) Fielding employees to Summer Schools run at local universities for level 3 learners Fielding employees to attend regional awards ceremonies for project groups Donating tools and equipment to give learners as realistic an experience as possible

24. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Information, Advice and Guidance Use the overview provided by Connexions as a starting point - this focuses on generic current activity. BUT, you will also need to: Show how you are keeping IAG current and up to date Demonstrate that you are providing current and relevant IAG on range of careers and opportunities available including employment across the diploma sector Demonstrate how you will ensure equality of access for all learners – see pages 34-35 of the DDP specification. How will you tackle stereotyping eg use of role models? Demonstrate effective links with the relevant sectors to ensure that IAG reflects local provision and opportunities All staff delivering the diploma, even if only a single unit will need to understand the diploma and the potential progression routes – see pages 29 – 33 of the DDP specification for information on progression routes

25. School Improvement Service in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Contact Details 14-19 Partnership Co-ordinators sczabaniuk@cfbt.comsczabaniuk@cfbt.com - Lincoln, Grantham and Gainsborough shutson@cfbt.comshutson@cfbt.com - Boston and Lincs East whamilton@cfbt.comwhamilton@cfbt.com - S Holland and Wolds sbettle@cfbt.comsbettle@cfbt.com - Sleaford and Bourne, Stamford and Deepings echapman@cfbt.com randerson@cfbt.com www.cfbt.com/sislincs