1. © Crown copyright 2008 Functional skills Slide 6.0

2. © Crown copyright 2008 Functional skills ‘Functional skills will provide individuals with the essential knowledge, skills and understanding that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life and work.’ 14–19 education and skills; implementation plan (DfES 2005) Slide 6.1

3. © Crown copyright 2008 Functional skills: qualifications Available for English, mathematics and ICT Each skill area to be available at Entry levels, level 1 and level 2 Available as free-standing qualification for learners of all ages Based on mastery assessment with no grading. Slide 6.2

4. © Crown copyright 2008 Functional skills: the basics Functional skills are: –applied skills –transferable –relevant to all contexts –appropriate for all learners. Slide 6.3

5. © Crown copyright 2008 Functional skills: standards Technical document for awarding bodies Contains details for all three subject areas Draft for the pilot phase. Slide 6.4

6. © Crown copyright 2008 National Curriculum The curriculum should enable all young people to become: –successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve –confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives –responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society. Slide 6.5

7. © Crown copyright 2008 Planning for ICT functional skills Do plans for Year 7: –identify the functional skills which will be taught? –identify those aspects of functional skills pupils are required to apply in the activities and problems they undertake? –ensure that pupils understand that they are learning skills that they will use and apply in a variety of contexts? –enable progression through Key Stage 3 into Key Stage 4? Slide 6.6