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QCF READINESS

QCF READINESS. QCF – an overview of concepts, policy and context. WHAT IS THE QCF. The QCF is a new framework for recognising and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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QCF READINESS

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  1. QCF READINESS QCF – an overview of concepts, policy and context Newham Adult Learning Service

  2. WHAT IS THE QCF • The QCF is a new framework for recognising and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland • The framework is at the heart of a major reform of the vocational qualifications system designed to make the whole system simpler to understand and use, and more inclusive • The intention is to make both the system and the qualifications offered far more relevant to the needs of employers and more flexible and accessible for learners

  3. Creating a demand-led system that responds to the needs of employers, learners and society as a whole Raising the skills levels of adults in and outside the workforce Creating a more flexible, innovative and inclusive qualifications system Equipping young people with the skills they need for life and work CONTEXT FOR REFORM In the Leitch implementation plan, the Government committed itself to becoming a world leader in skills by 2020. Slide 3

  4. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS • A stronger role for employers and Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) in the development and approval of qualifications (sector qualifications reform) • The reform of provision for those working at below Level 2 to help move them on to appropriate destinations (Foundation Learning) • A funding system that can support a more demand-led and flexible approach to delivery • A qualifications system that is far more relevant to the needs of employers and more flexible and accessible for learners

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