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Introduction to UK Further Education Colleges

Introduction to UK Further Education Colleges. Martin Doel OBE Chief Executive, Association of Colleges. The Status of Colleges. Their Status. Not under direct government control 40%-95% government funded (depending on individual College) Entrepreneurial

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Introduction to UK Further Education Colleges

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  1. Introduction to UK Further Education Colleges Martin Doel OBE Chief Executive, Association of Colleges

  2. The Status of Colleges Their Status • Not under direct government control • 40%-95% government funded (depending on individual College) • Entrepreneurial • Private sector mentality, public sector duty

  3. Types of Colleges in England Types of Colleges 6th Form 94 General Further 297 Education Specialist 30 43 6 23 356

  4. Overall Effectiveness of Colleges (according to Ofsted) Overall Effectiveness of Colleges according to Ofsted

  5. Impact of Colleges on the nation • Educate and train over 3.3 million people per annum • Train over 2.4 million adults • Work with over 60,000 employers • Provide 35% of entrants to university • 81% of Higher National certificates (HNC ) and 59% of Higher National Diplomas (HND) delivered by Colleges • 67% of Colleges deliver Higher Education and Foundation Degrees

  6. The English Further Education System The FE System SFA EFA UKCES SSCs ABs Ofqual FECs FECs JCP

  7. The English VET System The FE System UK Commission for Employment and Skills SFA EFA UKCES SSCs ABs Ofqual FECs FECs JCP Labour Market Intelligence International Comparators

  8. The English VET System The FE System Sector Skills Councils SFA EFA UKCES SSCs ABs Ofqual FECs FECs JCP Industry Owned Define Occupational Standards

  9. The English VET System The FE System Awarding Bodies Private Sector SFA EFA UKCES SSCs ABs Ofqual FECs FECs JCP Certify programmes and assessment strategies

  10. The English VET System The FE System Office for Qualifications Government SFA EFA UKCES SSCs ABs Ofqual FECs FECs JCP Licence Awarding Bodies Maintain standards

  11. The English VET System The FE System Funding Agencies SFA EFA UKCES SSCs ABs Ofqual FECs FECs JCP HEFCE

  12. The English VET System The FE System Colleges SFA EFA UKCES SSCs ABs Ofqual FECs FECs JCP HEFCE Do the Work!!

  13. A Case Study: Colleges working with industry Employees A Case Study • Provide time during working day for training • Provide staff to support NVQ roll out • Recognise employees achievements • Promote positive aspect of learning to all employees • Maximise use of existing training to fit NVQ modules • Flexible training delivery and assessment • Flexible staff work on shop floor and different shifts • Adapted to Toyota way of working • Integrate staff into Toyota reporting structure • Need to maintain positive approach • Education process must add value and be relevant • Need to understand their development paths • Need to be motivated

  14. Qualifications Framework

  15. Questions?

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