1. Pearson’s perspective on the development of qualifications below level 2 Terry Porter Business Manager 0

2. 1 Introduction and overview 1

3. 2 A quick survey Please can I have a show of hands to the following questions: 1.I currently work with/teach/train entry level learners 2.I currently work with/teach/train level 1 learners 3.We currently offer Pearson qualifications at entry and level 1 4.I work in a school, college, training provider, other 5.I am new to teaching entry and level 1 learners 6.What vocational sector area do you teach/train or manage? 7.Do you work with…? 14-16, 16-18 or 19+ learners?

4. 3 Performance Measures Policy headlines 16-19 study programmes Ofsted inspection framework 19+ Funding Raising of the Participation Age Traineeships & Apprenticeships Ofqual review

5. 4 Qualifications are no longer automatically approved for 19+ funding To be funded, entry and level 1 qualifications MUST: Be 6 or more credits Have at least 100 learners taking them Have a clear purpose that enables learners to progress to work or further study Be supported by at least 3 providers The SFA rules are currently being reviewed for 2016 and further submissions are currently on hold. 19+ funding rules and impact on qualifications

6. 5 Ofqual review The QCF No longer exists Replaced with RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) All references to QCF to be removed from specifications and support materials by December 2017 Shared unit ownership transferred to all Awarding Organisations where applicable TQT (Total Qualification Time) TQT to include assessment, delivery and self directed learning time Any qualification appearing on a performance list must have TQT assigned by June 2016 All ‘live’ qualifications from December 2017 must include TQT

7. 6 Current status - Extensions All Pearson Entry and Level 1 qualifications have now been extended beyond 2015. A summary of the new review dates is shown below: Subject suite ReviewSubject suiteReviewSubject SuiteReview Art and Design31.12.18Exploring (Construction & Engineering) 31.08.18Performing Arts31.12.18 Applied Science 31.12.18Exploring (Care) & (Arts) 31.12.18PSD (various)30.06.17 31.07.17 31.12.18 Business Admin 31.01.17Hair and Beauty31.07.16Public Services31.12.18 Caring for Children 31.12.18Health & Social Care31.03.16 31.12.18 Retail31.12.16 Creative Media31.12.18Hospitality30.06.17Sport & Active Leisure 31.12.18 Construction31.12.18IT Users31.12.18Travel and Tourism31.12.16 31.12.18 Engineering31.08.18Land-Based31.08.17Vocational Studies31.07.16

8. 7 Other issues What’s bothering you?

9. 8 Entry Level 2

10. 9 Current Status Current entry level offer still available to 2017 Qualifications current and funded for pre-19 learners 12 qualifications approved for post 19 funding (next slides) No change to administration or QA procedures

11. 10 19+ Funding QANTitle 500/5525/2Pearson BTEC Entry Level Award in Business Administration (Entry 3) (QCF) 500/6570/1Pearson BTEC Entry Level Award for IT Users (ITQ) (Entry 3) (QCF) 500/6239/6Pearson BTEC Entry Award in Performing Arts (Entry 3) (QCF) 500/6492/7 Pearson Edexcel Entry level Certificate in Personal Progress (Entry 1) (QCF) 500/6498/8 Pearson Edexcel Entry level Diploma in Personal Progress (Entry1) (QCF) 500/5771/6 Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development (Entry 2) (QCF) 500/6350/9 Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Personal and Social Development (Entry 2) (QCF)

12. 11 19+ Funding Continued QANTitle 500/8856/7 Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Independence and Work (Entry 2) (QCF) 500/8855/5 Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Diploma in Skills for Independence and Work (Entry 2) (QCF) 500/5860/5 Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development (Entry 3) (QCF) 500/9135/9Pearson BTEC Entry Level Certificate in Vocational Studies (Entry 3) (QCF) 500/9123/2Pearson BTEC Entry Level Diploma in Vocational Studies (Entry 3) (QCF)

13. 12 Future developments (2016-17) With changes being made at level 1 and 2 there is a likely impact on entry level provision Qualification suites under development BTEC Nationals (level 3) BTEC Firsts (level 2) BTEC Introductory (level 1) (post 16 learners) BTEC Tech Awards (level 1 /2) (pre-16 learners) Entry level? Sign up if you want to be involved

14. Any Questions?

15. 14 Level One 3

16. 15 Current Status Current level 1 offer still available till 2017 Qualifications current and funded for pre 19 learners Qualifications remain on the DfE Tech Awards list until 2017 2018 performance reporting (2016 starts) to be confirmed 29 qualifications approved for 19+ funding No changes to administration or quality assurance process Useful links: http://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/Entry%20and%20Level%201%20Programmes/Entry%20and%20level%2 01%20Programmes%20(Foundation%20Learning)%20combined%20brochure%202014%20-%20FINAL.pdf http://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/Entry%20and%20Level%201%20Programmes/Pearson_FL_Qualification_ SheetsWeb.pdf

17. 16 19+ Funding for 2015/16 QANTitle 501/0073/7Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Applied Science (QCF) 501/0561/9Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in 3D Design (QCF) 501/0605/3Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Photography (QCF) 501/0925/XPearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Fashion and Clothing (QCF) 500/6607/9Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/4992/6 Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Business Admin 500/4991/4Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration (QCF) 500/6536/1Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Business Administration (QCF) 500/6139/2Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children (QCF) 500/6600/6Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Construction (QCF) 500/6591/9Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Construction (QCF) 500/6668/7Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Construction (QCF)

18. 17 19+ Funding continued QANTitle 500/8482/3 Pearson BTEC level 1 Award in Creative Media Production (QCF) 500/5487/9Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care (QCF) 500/5458/2Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care (QCF) 500/6642/0Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) 600/2433/1Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (QCF) 600/2418/5 Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children and Young People's Settings (QCF) 600/2419/7 Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children and Young People's Settings (QCF) 500/7468/4Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (QCF) 500/6568/3Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (ITQ) (QCF) 500/6569/5Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma for IT Users (ITQ) (QCF) 500/5859/9Pearson Edexcel Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development (QCF) 500/6829/5 Pearson Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in Personal and Social Development (QCF)

19. 18 19+ Funding continued QANTitle 500/6548/8Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge (QCF) 500/6549/XPearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (QCF) 500/6495/2Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure (QCF) 500/8987/0Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies (QCF) 500/8985/7Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Vocational Studies (QCF)

20. 19 Future developments Age specific policy requirements mean a need to change the offer A more ‘focussed’ level 1 offer is required, with clear purpose and progression outcomes Grading at level 1 to help differentiate learner achievement Skills focus to ensure progression

21. Any Questions?

22. Introducing the new BTEC Introductory level 1 suite 4

23. 22 Current Status Development of a graded level 1 suite for post 16 learners covering the following vocational sectors: Applied science Art and Design Business Caring for Children Construction Creative Media Engineering Health and Social Care Hospitality and Tourism IT Land-based Performing Arts Public Services Retail Sport Vocational Studies

24. Purpose The proposed 180 and 360 GLH qualifications are pre-employment, skills based qualifications that equip learners with the skills they need to progress to level 2 The qualifications are designed to address personal skills and sector specific skills The units will be organised into 2 groups A and B The intention is that the combination of group A and B units will provide learners with a personalised and holistic learning experience Group A units may be delivered and assessed in or outside of the vocational context First Teaching: September 2016

25. BTEC Introductory: Structure and sizes Certificate 180 GLH 2 personal skills units Internally assessed (60 GLH total) Diploma 360 GLH 4 personal skills units Internally assessed One synoptic unit (120 GLH total) 3 sector units Internally assessed (120 GLH total) 6 sector units Internally assessed (240 GLH total)

26. 25 BTEC Introductory structures NEW! Personal Skills units Optional Vocational units Group A: Personal Skills Unit 1: Personal Development Unit 2: Personal Management Unit 3: Project (with synoptic assessment) Unit 4: Progression Planning Units graded PMD Group B: Sector Skills Units reflect a process and sector knowledge is acquired where appropriate by ‘doing’ At least 8 optional units to be developed per sector The units are graded PMD

27. 26 Unit layout: Unit reference is now sector specific and numbered Skills and knowledge are outlined together (including opportunities to develop English and Maths) Learning outcomes are replaced by learning aims Guidance on delivery, assessment and grading is included

28. 27 PLANNING Specification ❧ Delivery Guide ❧ Authorised Assignment Briefs ❧ Schemes of Work ❧ Mapping grids ❧ Getting Started Guide ❧ myBTEC ❧ Support, training and curriculum materials DELIVERY & ASSESSMENT Authorised Assignment Briefs ❧ Assignment Checking Service ❧ Sample marked learner work ❧ Getting Ready to Teach events ❧ Quality Assurance TRAINING & SUPPORT Teaching Services & Subject Advisors ❧ CPD and Training ❧ Curriculum teams ❧ Customer Services

29. 28 Summary of changes (what’s new and different?) Existing Level 1 (QCF)NEW Level 1 Size70, 120 and 360 GLHSize180 and 360 TQT PurposeGeneric introduction for 14-19+ learners PurposeProgression for post 16 learners GradingPass onlyGradingPass, Merit and Distinction ContentKnowledge drivenContentSkills driven AssessmentInternalAssessmentInternal Synoptic project unit QAtbcQAtbc Learner experience What you know and don’t know What you can and can’t do Learner experience What you can do and demonstrate Unit level choice Entry 3, level 1 and level 2 Unit level choice Level 1 only

30. 29 Curriculum Development Manager Contact: Pam Baker Telephone:07718 694620 Email: pam.baker@pearson.compam.baker@pearson.com Skills Subject Advisor Service Contact: Melanie Williams Telephone: 0844 463 2829 Email: teachingskills@pearson.comteachingskills@pearson.com Twitter: @PearsonsSkills Terry Porter Telephone: 0207 190 5099 Email: terry.porter@pearson.comterry.porter@pearson.com Training from Pearson: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/training-from-pearson- uk/about.html http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/training-from-pearson- uk/about.html Supporting you

31. Any Questions?