Education Matters LGBT Conference Friday 22 nd February

Education Matters LGBT Conference Friday 22 nd February 2013 Captain Eleina Bayne AGC (ETS)

Education Matters - Aim • To discuss educational, career and personal development opportunities available to serving soldiers and officers.

Personal Development - Responsibilities • Individual – – Take ownership Maintain personal development plan Ensure accurate recording on JPA Keep records of achievement/certificates – MAKE USE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Army Graduate Programme Feasibility Study • RMAS CC cohort 06/07 only • 24 Started - 10 on track to complete • Provided a funded degree for non-graduate officer entrants • OU distance learning • No new registrations since BUT • RMAS CC gains 120 CATS points from OU (equivalent to 1 year of degree)

Responsibilities – First Line • RCMO – Provide local advice on qualifications, accreditation, FE and HE opportunities, access to SLC and ELC, Apprenticeships, Functional Skills, e-LC courses – Support Chain of Command • Employing Officer – Include personal development review in appraisal interviews – Allocate resources (time)

Responsibilities – Second Line – AEC Staff (military, e-LC staff, BSDM, IERO) • Provide SME advice – Career Managers in APC • Identify opportunities and signpost individuals – Capability Directorates • Develop Whole Life Development plan (WLD) • Sponsor for trade-related accreditation

Responsibilities – Third Line • DETS(A) – Interface with national organisations, government, external agencies and Defence – Assist Capability Directorates in developing WLD plans – Underpinning policy – Direction and guidance

Where to find information Magazines Intranet DINs Smart Store Websites Sources CTP IERO AEC Literature Other LDOs Officer Tutor

Soldier Literacy & Numeracy Requirements Requirement Literacy Numeracy Regular – EL 2 TA – EL 3 To enter Phase 2 Training EL 3 To achieve within 3 years of joining Level 1 To join the Army (less TA)

What does it include? • • Teacher Training Dyslexia Advice Basic Skills GCSEs and A Levels Commissioning Guidance Officer Education Guidance Accreditation Resettlement

Soldier L&N Requirements for Promotion Requirement for Promotion Literacy Numeracy Eligible to attend JNCO Part 1 CLM Level 1 Eligible to attend SNCO Part 1 CLM From 1 Apr 12 Level 2 Eligible to attend WO Part 1 CLM From 1 Apr 12 Level 2

What does it include? • • Teacher Training Dyslexia Advice Basic Skills GCSEs and A Levels Commissioning Guidance Officer Education Guidance Accreditation Resettlement

Officer Literacy & Numeracy Requirements • DE Officers. Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy standards. These are met by the current requirement to have a GCSE grade (A*-C) in English & maths • LE Officers. From 1 Apr 14, all those seeking an LE Commission are required to hold a Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy awards.

Literacy & Numeracy Policy • Defence Policy JSP 898 Part 4 Chapter • Army Policy DETS(A): – LF/DETS(A)/ADLS/01/03/15 Dated 15 Feb 12 – Available on Defence Intranet (DETS(A) page) – ABN 18/12

Commissioning Process for Soldiers • 2011 DIN 01 -213 & 2012 DIN 07 -137 • COs should be notified of potential candidates to interview them. • Candidate should apply to attend AOSB Briefing (include a signed AF B 227, AOSB CV and UDMFA {fit to attend}) All forms available via Recruiting Group or AOSB on 94381 8420 • • Education Entry Standards: 5 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including English and Maths • Age Requirements: 18 yrs or over when attending AOSB main Board and no older than 28 yrs 6 mths to ensure attendance at RMAS before 29 th birthday.

Accreditation • Opportunity to gain nationally recognized qualifications related to military training, education and experience • DETS(A) provides generic schemes – Leadership & Management • Capability Directorates are sponsors for trade related schemes • Accreditation Guides Army. Net –> Education –> ETS –> Accreditation

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation • CMI Accreditation has carefully been mapped across to the current CLM at all three levels. • Usually some extra work and personal financial contribution involved, but WORTH IT!

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – JNCO CLM • Option 1: Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management with 67 credits £ 110 • No additional work required – SLC ineligible • Option 2: Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management with 73 credits £ 140 • External assignment (unit 3006) required. SLC may be eligible • Option 3: Level 3 Award in Coaching & Mentoring £ 90 • External assignment (unit 3011) required, SLC may be eligible

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – SNCO CLM • Option 1: Level 4 Diploma in Management & Leadership with 61 credits £ 115 • No additional work required – SLC ineligible • Option 2: Level 4 Diploma in Management & Leadership with 74 credits £ 195 • + bonus Level 5 Award in management Coaching & Mentoring • 2 external assignments (units 4005 and 5014) required – SLC may be eligible

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – SNCO CLM • Option 3: Level 5 Award in Management Coaching & Mentoring £ 100 • External assignment (unit 5014) required – SLC may be eligible • Option 4: Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership with 57 credits £ 130 • External assignment (unit 5020) required – SLC may be eligible

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – WO CLM • Option 1: CMI Level 6 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF) at 62 credits £ 140 • Option 2: CMI Level 6 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF) at 69 credits £ 170 • Option 3: CMI Level 5 Award in Management Coaching and Mentoring (QCF) £ 100 • Option 4: CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF) at 32 credits £ 135

Chartered Management Institute Website and Contact Details • CLM 08 V 3 Effective from 01 Sep 2011 • http: //www. managers. org. uk/training-developmentqualifications/personaldevelopment/qualifications/army • For all other CLMs and EFPs • For further information please contact CMI on 01536 207496 or Mike Setterfield, MOD Account Manager 01664 840085 or mike. setterfield@managers. org. uk.

Instructional Qualifications • PTLLS: Preparing to Teach in the Life-Long Learning Sector– Level 3 (A-Level) • CTLLS: Certificate in Teaching in the Life. Long learning Sector– Level 4 (A-Level) • DTLLS: Diploma in teaching in the Life-Long Learning Sector – Level 5 (Graduate level)

University Short Course Programme • • 2012 DIN 07 -118 and ABN 72 -12 2 -5 day courses at variety of universities All Regular Army personnel eligible Accredited at Master’s level

Higher Defence Studies Programme • 2012 DIN 07 -111 and ABN 61/12 • MPhil International Relations – Cambridge University • Master’s in any Defence related topic – any University • Army Fellowships • Yale World Fellows Programme (www. yale. edu/worldfellows)

Residential Study Programmes • 2012 DIN 07 -113 and ABN 71 -12 • Financial support (£ 300) towards additional fees for residential study period as part of Personal Development programme • E. g. OU Residential summer school

Standard Learning Credits • JSP 898 Part 4 Chapter 4 • Funding for multiple, small-scale learning activities • £ 175 per annum (annual allowance) • 20% individual contribution

Enhanced Learning Credits • • • JSP 898 Part 4 Ch 3 www. enhancedlearningcredits. com Supports higher level learning (Level 3 or above) • Lower tier – £ 1000 per annum (maximum 3 claims) – 4+ years eligible service Upper tier – £ 2000 per annum (maximum 3 claims) – 8+ years eligible service • • • Strict criteria 20% personal contribution **NEW REGISTRATION WINDOW** 1 Feb – 1 Oct 2013 ELCAS – 0845 300 5179

Publicly Funded Further Education and Higher Education • JSP 898 Part 4 Chapter 7 • www. enhancedlearningcredits. com • ABN 25/12 • Government support to Service Leavers to provide funding for: • First full Level 3 qualification (A-Level) or – • First higher education qualification (foundation or undergraduate degree) • Eligibility – ELC scheme member – Minimum 4 years ELC qualifying service

Any Questions?