Module 2 Implementing Foundation Learning January 2011

Module 2 Implementing Foundation Learning January 2011

Today’s Learning Outcomes • To consider development of suitable delivery models • To identify challenges to delivery • To see how PSD can be delivered in vocational units • To look at a delivery plan for a group of learners • To recognise your commitment to continued professional development

Key Considerations (a centre’s perspective) Coherent Delivery of Learning Programmes Reaching & Engaging Priority Learners Support for Learners Planning for Foundation Learning Partnerships & Stakeholders Initial Advice & Guidance (IAG) Leadership & Management Personalised Learning Recognition of Achievement & Progression

Edexcel Solutions Our specifications All of our Entry and Level 1 specifications contain guidance on teaching and assessment, as well as an outline learning plan and website resources for each unit. Functional skills mapping highlights opportunities to reinforce the skills within both PSD and vocational learning. Functional Skills initial assessment tool If you are delivering Edexcel Functional Skills, this initial screening tool will help to contribute to identifying learners’ levels Training & Events During 2011 we are running implementation and network events. Details can be found on www. edexcel. com/foundationlearning Published materials A range available to download or order from the website

Delivery models & approaches ‘like for like’ bf ‘blocks of learning’ Example: replacing skills for working life with a vocational certificate and a PSD award Example: blocks of 6 weeks of learning focussing on the learner journey ‘accrediting previously nonaccredited activities’ ‘themed approach’ Example: tutorials or work placement Example: Activity based learning in groups involving investigation and presentation

Guidance on Funding http: //www. ypla. gov. uk/ http: //skillsfundingagency. bis. gov. uk/providers/programmes/alr/

Delivery plan (an Entry 1 programme) Unit Level Credits Developing Communication Skills E 1 3 Developing ICT Skills E 1 4 Early Mathematics: Developing Number Skills E 1 2 Travel within the Community: Going Places E 1 3 Developing Independent Living Skills: Being Healthy E 1 2 Total 14

Delivery plan (a Level 1 programme) Subject Level Credits GLH Edexcel BTEC Certificate in Performing Arts 1 13 130 Edexcel Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development E 3 6 60 Edexcel BTEC Entry Level Award in Work. Skills E 3 3 20 Functional Skills English 1 5 45 Functional Skills Maths E 3 5 45 Functional Skills ICT 1 5 45 Total 37 345 http: //register. ofqual. gov. uk/

Sharing good practice Performing Arts Unit 1: Introduction to the Performing Arts (Entry 3) PSD Unit 3: working as part of a group (Level 1) Learning Outcome 1 Know about performance venues Learning Outcome 1 Understand how to contribute to working as part of a group in appropriate ways Learning Outcome 3 Know about nonperforming roles in performance venues Learning Outcome 2 Demonstrate how to work as an effective group member Learning Outcome 4 Be able to report on a performance Learning Outcome 3 Review the group’s progress and their contribution to it Functional Skills English • Speaking, listening and Communication • Reading • Writing Functional Skills ICT • Using ICT systems • finding and selecting information • Developing, presenting and communicating information

Thank you for your time For further information and guidance please refer to our other training modules or contact the team on 0207 190 5099 Or by email foundationlearning@edexcel. com