1. Dorina Edgar Head 14-19 Curriculum Entitlement Team Department of Education

2. Nature of the Entitlement Framework (EF)  key element of the Revised Curriculum, included in Education (NI) Order 2006  to provide access for all pupils post-14 to a broad and coherent curriculum in line with Revised Curriculum  to promote greater flexibility, especially more vocational choice, in the school curriculum offer must contain a mix of general and applied courses

3. Nature of the Entitlement Framework (EF)  to develop the skills/ qualifications necessary for personal and wider economic development  intention from September 2013 to provide 24/7 courses at Key Stage 4 and Post-16

4. 3 Phases of Implementation  Phase 1 - 2006-2009  Phase 2 - 2010-2012  Phase 3 – 2013 and beyond

5. Area Learning Communities  Sustainable collaborative arrangements  Shared responsibility for raising standards for all within area  Open communication amongst all partners  Identify the contribution that individual providers can best to the delivery of the EF in their area

6. Special Education and the EF  the appropriateness of qualifications for the Special Education Needs sector in light of requirements of EF  Recognition of achievements and suitable progression pathways

7. Thank you Questions