FOUNDATION LEARNING 14/10/2010. Foundation Learning is: Framework Part of the QCF Unit accredited/Bite Size Certificate by Units Qualification Award,

FOUNDATION LEARNING

14/10/2010

Foundation Learning is:

• Framework

• Part of the QCF

• Unit accredited/Bite Size

• Certificate by Units

• Qualification Award, Certificate, Diploma

Foundation Learning• The national suite of learning for 14-19 at entry level, level 1

• It offers learners personalised programmes of engaging and rewarding learning

• Focussed on progression

• Achievements are captured in flexible qualifications drawn from QCF

Key points about the QCF• An understanding of the QCF is necessary in

order to be able to understand how Foundation Learning qualifications work in terms of units, credits and qualifications of different levels and sizes

• Foundation Learning (FL) is within the QCF, as ringed by the blue dotted line in the following diagram

• The QCF is bigger than just Foundation Learning; it goes up to Level 8 (PhD level)

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1 – 12 credits 13 – 36 credits 37 plus credits

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

THE OCR OFFEROctober 2010

•THE OCR OFFERWill support you and your learners

by:Recognising AchievementProviding a coherent offer

Increasing flexibilitySupport & Encourage Progression

Getting closer to teaching and learning

Foundation Learning

• Who is it aimed at?

• Why Foundation Learning?

Who is Foundation Learning for?

• Students in mainstream school

• Students in FE colleges and Work Based Learning and VCFS

• Students with SEN

• Students in Pupil Referral Units

• Students with LLDD

• Young offenders

…learners at entry level or level 1

LDDNEET/ potential NEET/ disengaged

Potential Foundation Learning cohorts

Mainstream

Range of QualificationsCombinations of existing and newly developedunits and qualificationsStrands:• Functional Skills• Personal Social Development• Vocational

OCR Foundation Learning Model

Ready Steady Work (‘combined’ voc/PSD qualifications)

Functional Skills

• English• Maths• ICT

Vocational/Subject• Creative Media• Business and Admin• Administration• Retail• ICT/ITQ•Customer Service•Digital Literacy•Text Processing

PSD

• Ready Steady Work• Life and Living

OCR- Foundation Learning

• Suggested models too follow, designed to be a example on how to build programmes

• Units can be claimed individually

• Credits accumulated 51% of the overall level will be the level achieved if working towards Award, Certificate, Diploma

Example Programme- (Self Titled)

Employability Programme Ready Steady Work Level 1 Award 9 CreditsFunctional skills in ICT Level 1 5 creditsFunctional skills in mathematics Level 1 5 credits Functional skills in English Entry 2 5 credits

Total Credits 24 CreditsAward Claim 9 Credits

Retail Support- Charity Shop

Functional skills English Level 1 5 creditsFunctional skills ICT Entry 3 5 creditsFunctional skills Maths Level 1 5 creditsContribute to discussion Entry 3 (Life Living) 2 creditsIntroduction to local community Entry 3 (Life Living) 1 creditsCertificate in Retail Skills Level 1 19 creditsWorking as part of a group Life & Living Entry 3 2 creditsGetting to a destination safely and on time 1 credit

Total Credits Total Credits 40Certificate in Retail Skills Level 1 19 credits Award in Life & Living Skills Entry 3 6 credits

Example Programme- (Self Titled)

Business- Certificate

Functional Skills Maths Entry 2 5 creditsFunctional skills English Entry 2 5 creditsFunctional skills in ICT Entry 2 5 creditsUsing ICT Entry 2 9 creditsCarrying out routine tasks at work Entry 1 (Life Living) 2 creditsDeveloping Skills for the workplace Entry 2 (Life Living) 2 CreditsWorking as part of a group 2 CreditsTotal Credits 30 credits

Using ICT Award 9 Credits Life & Living Entry 2 Award ^ Credits

Example Programme- (Self Titled)

Remember?

• To communicate with all involved in the F/L offer

• Plan

• Review current programmes being offered

• Personalise/review and be realistic of the offer

Process

Initial diagnostic assessment and ongoing

review, including the use of Individual Learning Plans

(ILPs)

Personalised, destination-led programmes

Spiky profiles

Small steps; bite size learningRe-engage/ re-motivate

Collaborative

No revolving doors

Careers Education & Impartial Information Advice

and Guidance (CEIAG)

Learner voice

Curriculum & wrap around support

Toolkit

• OCR Foundation Learning Listing

• FAQ information

• Life & Living Skills information

• Examples x 3

• Function Skills presentation

• www.ocr.org.uk

Thank you for your time

•Good luck

•On Behalf of OCR