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Retaining students in FE to allow progression to HE.

Retaining students in FE to allow progression to HE. Mandy Bonnett and Malcolm Read. The problem…. Sixth form students fail to progress ‘One size fits all’ model. The answer?. Restart course just failed ‘Drop out’ Abandon career goals Deny participation in HE.

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Retaining students in FE to allow progression to HE.

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  1. Retaining students in FE to allow progression to HE. Mandy Bonnett and Malcolm Read

  2. The problem….. • Sixth form students fail to progress • ‘One size fits all’ model

  3. The answer? • Restart course just failed • ‘Drop out’ • Abandon career goals • Deny participation in HE

  4. All students learn the same

  5. FE lecturers are ‘different’

  6. Recognising transition

  7. Transitional learningAdditional learning

  8. Recognition FAST FORWARD • Empowers staff • Recognises professionalism • Not ‘straightjacketed’ • Criteria marked • Designed for students

  9. Problems • Section 96, discretionary, funding • Would HEI’s accept qualification?

  10. The model

  11. The result • 34 started • 27 finished • 24 passed • 26 progressed to HE • 1 progressed to employment

  12. What next? • Pathways • ??? Start • Academy of Arts • Academy of Finance • Health & Social Care Academy • Dual level assessment 3 / 4 (including Tomlinson)

  13. Our students deserve success • The straight jacket must be removed • Courses designed for student success recognising learning styles • Professionalisation of staff • Recognition and funding of ‘other’ provision

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