Implications of the changes to the 14-19 curriculum

Implications of the Changes to the 14-19 Curriculum

Alison Proctor

Aims

Why change the curriculum?

Key Changes

Positive Outcomes

Negative Implications

Why Change the Curriculum?

To enable students to develop skills to fit in with an ever evolving marketplace

At the end of 2009 9.2% of 16-18 were not in any form of employment or training

To achieve to goal of 90% of 19 year old's achieving level 2 qualifications and 70% of those students also obtaining level 3 qualifications by that age

To aid all learners from all backgrounds to reach their full potential

Key Changes

Diplomas Increase in post-16 Apprenticeships Functional Skills Foundation Tier Increased school leaving age Reform of A-level and GCSE level courses

Diploma

A new more practical way to learn

Created with businesses to ensure skills gap is closed

17 subjects available by 2013

10 Days work experience

Completion of project

Business Administration and Finance

Construction and Built Environment

Creative Media

Engineering

Environmental and Land Based Studies

Hair and Beauty Studies

Hospitality

Information Technology

Manufacturing and Product Design

Public Services

Retail Business

Society Health and development

Sports and Active Leisure

Travel and Tourism

Positive Outcomes

A more hands on way of learning

Learners are more prepared for the world of work and further study

Give all young people the chance to access post-16 education

Improved links between local educational establishments as they form consortia to deliver the courses

Non traditional subjects mean there's something for everyone

Negative Implications

Is 14 to young to make a choice of career?

Logistics of delivery, with especially difficult circumstances in rural locations

Review of existing University entry policies

Teachers need extensive training to deliver the courses

Consistency and reliability of involved businesses

Apprenticeships

Combination of paid work and on the job training

From 2013 an apprenticeship for all suitably qualified young people

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Arts, Media and Publishing

Business Administration and Law

Construction Planning and Built Environment

Education and Training

Engineering and Manufacturing Technology

Health Public Services and Care

Information and Communication Technology

Leisure Travel and Tourism

Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Positive and Negative Outcomes

Providing future employees with the skills to meet modern business needs

Apprentices can earn while they learn A more hands on approach which may appeal to those

who don't enjoy standard lessons However in the current climate will there be enough

positions to meet with demand?

Functional Skills

A free standing qualification

Developing and improving skills used in everyday life

Covering Maths, English and ICT

Learners are readily equipped with the skills employers require

Enhancing skills such as:

Online Banking

Writing applications, reports and other correspondence

Mathematics of everyday tasks such as shopping

Increased School Leaving Age

From 2013 the school leaving age will be raised to 17

From 2015 the school leaving age will be 18

Eliminates the issue of 16-18 year old's not in training or employment

Helps those from disadvantaged background to reach full potential

However, there are potential cost implications for local authorities

What monitoring will be available?

A-level and GCSE reform

Less A-level modules in some subjects

A new A* grade for A-level

A broader range of question styles in both GCSE and A-level examinations

Extended project at A-level

Functional Skills at GCSE

Foundation Tier

Designed as an entry point for students who may have difficult circumstances or gaps in education

Each learners develops a personalised learning plan with a specific goal

Combines vocational and subject learning with personal/social development and functional skills

Aims to give better school experience which will hopefully encourage learners to continue in education

Will also lower the number of young people entering “Jobs Without Training”

In ConclusionIn order to maintain and develop an effective workforce, changes to

the education system are essential.By creating new qualifications a much broader section of learners are

attracted to enter and maintain further education, though changes may have cost implications in the present these costs will be

recouped by having a more advanced workforce.Students who before risked becoming disengaged from education, will

be able to access subjects of real interest and this intern will contribute to higher levels of concentration and appropriate

behavior in the class roomBy helping those from disadvantaged backgrounds to stay in

education cycles of low expectation and unemployment are broken and learners can reach their full potential.

References

www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19

www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/14to19

www.tes.co.uk

www.diplomainfo.org.uk

web.aqua.org.uk/qual/gcse/functional_skills.php

Thank you