The English College System Ian Ashman Principal Hackney Community College Chairman Association of Colleges London.

The English College System

Ian AshmanPrincipal Hackney Community College

Chairman Association of Colleges

London

CONTENTS

Introduction to the English Education System Introduction to the English Skills System Introduction to English Colleges Example: Hackney Community College

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THE ENGLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM:

Age on the 1st September

165 18113

19+ students

Primary School

Secondary SchoolWith

Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)

Sixth Form

CollegeUniversity

Further Education & Community

Colleges

Apprenticeship

Nu

rsery

Secondary SchoolWithout

Sixth FormTHE

WORLD OF WORK

Note: Learning leaving age rises to 17 in 2013 and 18 in 2015

A levelsVoc Quals Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

VocQuals

Level 2

GCSE’s

Apprenticeship

Voc QualsLevel 4 & 5Level 4Apprenticeship

Basic English, Maths Employability

QUALIFICATION ROUTES IN ENGLAND

Degree

Levels

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QUALIFICATION LEVELS IN UK/EULEVEL QUALIFICATION OFFERED BY

Entry Entry level certificates e.g. basic skills Colleges

1 National Vocational Qualifications L1GCSE Grades D to GFoundation Diplomas

Colleges & Schools

2 NVQ 2, 5 GCSEs (A to C) Intermediate Diplomas

Colleges & Schools

3 NVQ 3, A levels, Advanced Diplomas Colleges & Schools

4 Certificates of HE e.g. HNC Colleges & some Universities

5 Foundation Degrees, Higher Diplomas Colleges & some Universities

6 Bachelor Degrees Some Colleges & All Universities

7 Post-Grad CertificatesMasters Degrees

Some Colleges & All Universities

8 Doctorates All Universities

COLLEGESResponds to

local needs to Deliver Skills Qualifications

Employers

UKCES Plans National Skills Needs

Government Sets Policy &

Funding

SECTOR SKILLS COUNCILS Plans

Sector Skills Needs

FUNDING AGENCIES

Forward funds Monitor delivery

OFSTED(Office for standards

in Education)Independent

Inspection of Quality

AWARDING BODIESDesign

Qualifications to meet SSC requirements

DEMAND SIDE SUPPLY SIDE

ENGLISH SKILLS SYSTEM

Communities

QUALITY/REGULATION

ENGLISH FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

350 Further Education Colleges including: Sixth Form Colleges, General Further Education/

Community Colleges, and specialist colleges

College provide for: Over 3,000,000 learners per year 80% of adult Basic Skills and English teaching 90% of full time vocational education Over 60% of apprentices 50% progressing to university go through a college 200,000 students studying a degree Over 400,000 people in work, with skills training

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CONTEXT: HACKNEY IN LONDON Hackney is 1 of 32

boroughs in London One of the fastest

growing parts of the UK But high unemployment Very diverse community Centrally located Next to the City of

London & TechCity One of the 2012 Games

Host Boroughs

EXAMPLE:HACKNEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCC)

‘ Mission: Educating students for work

and life Meeting employers' and

needs for skills

Students: Over 8,000 students Aged 14-16 – 100 Aged 16-18 – 1,500 full time Aged 19+ - 1,500 full time And 5,000 part time adults

EXAMPLE HCC: THE COLLEGE OFFER Breadth: over 300 courses in:

Business, Admin, Financial Services Arts & Media Health & Care Construction & Motor Vehicle English, Basic Ed., Learning Difficulties Financial Services Hospitality, Retail & Cleaning Sport, Events, Security, Tourism Science & Humanities

Range: Vocational Work Based inc Apprenticeships Academic Leisure Courses Depth: Level 1 to 7

ENTRY LEVEL (E1-3)ESOL & Basic Skills, Entry Level Voc Courses

LEVEL 1 & 2First Certificates & Foundation Diplomas

GCSEs

LEVEL 3A Levels

National Certificates & Diplomas

LEVEL 4 & 5HNDs & Foundation

Degrees

LEVEL 7Post Graduate

Teacher Training

Entry Possible at any level subject to qualifications and experience

Internal Progression through all levels

Progression to Work

Progression to Higher Education and Work

COLLEGE CURRICULUM

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OUR RESOURCES

Over 400 full-time and part-time staff

Extensive staff & leadership development

£25m annual budget 25,000 m2 of accommodation

Award-winning design Sports Centre, Nursery, Library Work in 30+ off-site centres And on employers premises

GOVERNANCE

The College is an Independent FE Corporation Made up of 18 independent Governors: majority

business + community, staff, student, Principal Role of Governors:

To determine the mission & character of the College To consider & approve 3 year strategy and 1 year

plans and budget To monitor progress against plans

Role of Managers: To make proposals on strategy and plans To put into place operations to make policy work

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A JOURNEY OF IMPROVEMENTSuccess Rates

Teaching Grades

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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

Strategies to improve quality have included: Action focussed, visible leadership Agreement of values and priorities with staff Clear Quality Improvement Plans Comprehensive classroom observation programme Linked to a robust scheme to tackle poor teaching Substantial investment in staff training & qualifications Investment in technology for management & teaching Use of key performance indicators and targets Success rate action plans for the poorest areas

and closure where necessary Strong student and support services

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COLLEGES - TRADITIONAL ROLE

Employers Universities

COLLEGES

Vocational &

Academic Courses

Schools

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COLLEGES - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

EmployersUniversities

Schools

HackneyCommunity

College

• Workplace Learning

• 2012 Links• Apprenticeshi

ps• e.g. TechCity

Partnership• Employability

• Higher National

Diplomas•

Foundation Degrees

• Higher Level

Apprentices

• Vocational Courses• Programmes for new students• University Technical College

International partnerships

Our Contact Details

For further queries please contact :

Tayebeh KazempourDirector of International Partnerships

Hackney Community College

Falkirk Street

London N1 6HQ

Tel: 00442076139555

Email: [email protected]

Contact Details

For further queries please contact Tayebeh Kazempour Director of International Partnerships Hackney Community College Falkirk Street London N1 6HQ Tel 00442076139555

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