Transcript Wolf Review Policy Update Sarah Maclean 16-19 Qualifications Policy Introduction to the Wolf Review “How we can improve vocational education for 14 – 19

Wolf Review
Policy Update
Sarah Maclean
16-19 Qualifications Policy
Introduction to the Wolf Review
“How we can improve vocational education for 14 – 19 year olds and promote
successful progression into further education and employment?”
The Government response (12 May 2011) accepted all 27 recommendations
We have already:
• clarified that schools and colleges are free to offer any vocational
qualification offered by a regulated awarding organisation
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announced that industry professionals and FE lecturers will be allowed
to teach in schools
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re-instated some valued vocational qualifications for teaching in
September 2011
Wolf Review – consultations:
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Which qualifications should contribute towards headline performance
indicators at Key Stage 4 from 2014. Response published.
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We are currently consulting on study programmes for 16-19 year olds,
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a new 16-19 funding formula, and
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removing the statutory duty for schools to provide every young person at
Key Stage 4 with a standard amount of ‘work related learning’.
These consultations will end on 4th January 2012.
14-16 Qualifications and Performance Tables
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We have published our response to the Consultation on 14-16
Qualifications and Performance Tables. This contained technical guidance
to Awarding Organisations on how to submit their qualifications for
inclusion in the 2014 performance tables.
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We are implementing Professor Wolf’s recommendation that in future, only
qualifications which are high quality, rigorous and enable progression to a
range of study and employment opportunities will be recognised in school
performance tables.
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From 2014 the KS4 headline performance tables measure will:
• reform equivalencies – one qualification will count for one
• only include qualifications that are at least 120 GLH (size of a GCSE)
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The list of qualifications that will count in the 2014 performance tables will
be available in January 2012.
16-19 Study Programmes
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Professor Wolf’s findings showed that many 16-19 year olds are churning
between qualifications that provide little prospect of progression, periods of
unemployment and short-term employment.
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Our aim is for 16-19 year olds to study coherent, well thought out
programmes which offer them breadth and depth and do not limit their
options for future study or work.
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The current consultation on study programmes for 16-19 year olds covers:
 the principles for a coherent study programme;
 16-19 maths and English provision;
 work placements; and
 study programmes below level 2
16-19 Funding
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Budget of almost £7.5 billion in 2011-12, providing:
 over 1.3 million places in education and learning,
 230,000 apprenticeship places
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Funding goes to a wide range of providers: schools, Academies, FE
colleges, sixth form colleges, local authority providers, third sector and
private companies.
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Based on a National Funding Formula.
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We are reviewing the national formula to make it simpler, more transparent
and to enable Wolf Review reforms to be delivered.
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Proposing funding programmes on a per learner basis rather than per
qualification. Consultation on funding formula runs until 4 January, aiming to
change the formula from 2013/14.
www.education.gov.uk/consultations
Apprenticeships
Government Response to Wolf sets out the Government’s
commitment to:
 simplifying Apprenticeships
 removing bureaucracy
 making Apprenticeships easier for employers to offer
Apprenticeships
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The budget for Apprenticeships was increased to
over £1,400 million for the 2011-12 financial year
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This means we have funding in place to train over 360,000 apprentices (at
all ages) in academic year 2011/12
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August 2011 - Introduction of the new Access to Apprenticeships pathway
for young people aged 16-24 who need extra help to secure a place with an
employer
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6 September 2011 - Announcement of a package of new measures to make
it easier for employers to take on apprentices – including streamlined
payments and contracts and reduced data returns and audit requirements
Any Questions?
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What makes a good coherent study programme 16-19?
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How can we improve work experience post 16?
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How can we improve achievement in Level 2 English and Maths post 16?
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If you haven’t already, please respond to the consultations:
– www.education.gov.uk/consultations