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14-19 Curriculum “Working Towards 2013” March 19 th 2009. We aim for a system where all young people are prepared by their education to succeed in life. For individual reasons Achievement and progression, whatever an individual’s abilities, preferences and aspirations
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14-19 Curriculum “Working Towards 2013” March 19th 2009
We aim for a system where all young people are prepared by their education to succeed in life • For individual reasons • Achievement and progression, whatever an individual’s abilities, preferences and aspirations • For social justice reasons • Background shouldn’t determine success • For economic reasons • Global productivity challenge means we need a high skill economy
http://www.thanetearth.com/ • http://www.kenttv.com/programmes.php?PID=347
Four Qualification Routes • Diplomas • GCSEs / A Levels • Apprenticeships • Foundation Learning Tier • Joint Advisory Committee for Qualifications Approval • (Qualifications Credit Framework) Consultation ends June 23rd http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/consultations/conDetails.cfm?consultationId=1539
14-24 Innovation Unit14-19 Curriculum Pathways IAG/Careers Education and Guidance KENT SKILLS FRAMEWORK Vocational Qualifications Work Based Learning International Baccalaureate GCSE/A Levels Diplomas Apprenticeships 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 (Pilot) 2 2 2 2 2 1/FLT 1/FLT 1/FLT 1/FLT 1/FLT All Age Area Prospectus Flexibility to move between pathways
The First Five Diplomas 2008 • Construction & The Built Environment: http://www.cbediploma.co.uk/ • Creative & Media: http://www.skillset.org/qualifications/diploma/ • Engineering: http://www.engineeringdiploma.com/ • Society, Health & Development: http://www.topssengland.net/view.asp?id=714 • Information Technology: http://www.e-skills.com/Qualifications-&-Training/IT-Diploma/1658
The Second Phase 2009 • Business Admin & Finance: www.fssc.org.uk • Hair & Beauty: www.habia.org.uk • Hospitality: www.people1st.co.uk • Land Base & Environmental: www.lantra.co.uk • Manufacturing and Product Design: www.skillsfast-uk.org
The Third Phase 2010 • Sport and Active Leisure http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/colleges-get-chance-to-shape-new-sport-diploma • Travel and Tourism http://www.goskills.org/client/Index.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2findex.aspx • Retail Business http://www.skillsmartretail.com/ • Public Services: http://www.government-skills.gov.uk/standards/qualifications/apprenticeships.asp
Fourth Phase 2011 • Science • Humanities • Languages Diploma Development Partnership: Mike Tomlinson / Russell Group of Universities
Martin Blincow 14-24 Innovations Unit Manager 1st Floor, Brenchley House 123-125 Week Street Maidstone ME14 1RF Tel. 01622 694322 Int. 7000 4322 Mob. 07795495701 E-Mail. martin.blincow@kent.gov.uk