1. Impacts of the Changes to the 14-19 Curriculum Presented by Laura Candlin

2. Contents Why are we reforming? Changes to the current curriculum The advantages and disadvantages of the reform

3. Why are we reforming? According to statistics 10% of 16-18 year olds are NEET (Not in Education, Employable or Training) Employers are looking for people with high skills and instead employees lack basic skills in numeracy, literacy and information technology By encouraging students to stay in education long it increases their job prospects and gains them more chance of finding a suitable job. Want to be able to get the full potential from all students in education.

4. Changes to the current curriculum By 2015, the school leaving age will be raised to 18 Revised Qualifications and Pathways GCSEs and A Levels Diplomas Improved Apprenticeships Extended project for Diploma and A Level Students Foundation Learning Tear Accredited Training Move responsibility to local authority Tailored learning programs

5. GCSEs and A Levels GCSE Replace coursework with controlled assessment Including function skills into learning A Level New grade A* grade introduced at A level to recognise high levels of achievement Most subjects will be reduced from 6 units to 4 units

6. Diplomas New qualification added as part of the 14 – 19 curriculum Allows students to see why knowledge and skills are important in the work place Gives students the opportunity to develop skills for their necessary subject area Teaches students to transfer knowledge which is appropriate in different circumstances

7. Apprenticeships It is the aim to have 1 in 5 young people in apprenticeships by 2020 Will continue to include NVQ, BTEC and City and Guild Qualifications Advanced apprenticeships allow young people to achieve foundation or honours degree

8. The Extended Project Worth half of an A Level grade A* - C Allow students to pursue an area they are interested to research Will give students an insight into higher education

9. Foundation Tier Created to improve potential of students aged 14 and over working at entry level and level 1 Will help students to progress to level 2 Students can achieve unit qualifications which can lead to whole qualifications when the Framework is followed.

10. Accredited Training From 2013 students who go into full time or part time work at the age of 16 will need to continue their education until they are 17 By 2015 this will have raised to 18 Part time education will need to be done 1 day a week or equivalent.

11. Advantages of the reform Offers a variety of pathways for students, every student is different and there various routes which could be chosen. Empowers young people to take charge of their own education Provides opportunities for students to transfer their skills into many different areas Provides an environment where students can not only develop functional skills but put them into practice and apply them too.

12. Disadvantages of the reform Reform is essential to government funding Can only be successful if all stakeholders work together Increased workloads for teachers and administrative staff More students within the education systems will require additional resources

13. Summary Large number of changes to the current system Increased choice for students Setting up students for work place by providing them with essential skills

14. Bibliography http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/ http://www.14-19reforms.co.uk/ http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/14to19/ Thank you. Any Questions