Implications Of The
Changes To The
14-19 Curriculum
Ankit Patel

Reasons For 14-19 Reform
Technological & Global Economy Changes
More Demand For Soft Skills & Work Place
Competencies Alongside Academic & Technical
st
Skills For 21 Century
Help Young People Reach Their Full Potential
To close the achievement gap, irrespective of
race, gender, disability or background
Participation In Education Or Training Over 16
is lower when compared to other countries
( Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development figures)

Aims Of 14-19 Reform
Ensure By The Age Of 19 – Students have had
the education or training to succeed in life.
Give Young People the Knowledge & skills so
they and the economy can prosper in 21st
century
Help More Students Achieve Level 2 & 3 to
enable them to get and keep jobs in the future
By 2020 - 90% Of Young People Achieving Level
2 and 70% Achieving Level 3

Strategy For 14-19 Reform
School Leaving Age Raised To 18 By 2015
Reduce NEET Numbers – Aged 16 -18
Students Offered Choice At 14 & 16
Diplomas Available in 17 Subjects By 2013
Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities
Functional Skills – ICT, Maths & English
More Responsibility With Local Authorities

Four Options – 14-19 Reform
Apprenticeships
Diplomas
Foundation Learning Tier
General Qualifications – GCSEs / A
Levels

Apprenticeships
Paid Work With On-the-job training leading to
qualifications.
Aimed at those who know which route they
wish to take - Hospitality, Media, Retail,
Construction....
Entitlement to a place by 2013 for all 16 year
olds suitably qualified.
DCSF expects 1 in 5 young people to take
apprenticeships over the next decade

Diplomas
Differs From GCSEs and A Levels
Mix of 'class work' and 'hands on experience'
Work Experience – Life Skills
Gives Insight Into Area Of Interest
3 Levels – Foundation / Higher/ Advanced
Entitlement by 2013 for all 14-16 year olds to
the first 14 Diplomas and for 16-18 year olds
to all 17 Diplomas

17 New Diplomas
Construction and the Built Environment
Creative and Media
Engineering
Information Technology
Society, Health and Development
Business Administration and Finance 2009 Onwards
Environmental and Land-based Studies
Hair and Beauty Studies
Hospitality
Manufacturing and Product Design
Public Services 2010 Onwards
Retail Business
Sport and Active Leisure
Travel and Tourism
Humanities and Social Sciences 2011 Onward
Languages and International Communication
Science
Source : www.dcsf.gov.uk

Functional Skills
“Functional skills are practical skills
in English, information and
communication technology (ICT)
and mathematics, that allow
individuals to work confidently,
effectively and independently in life.”
OCR

Functional Skills
Key Element To Reform - Key To Success
Core Emphasis On English, Maths And ICT
Develop Skills For Employment -
Team working
- Communication
- Presentation
- Problem solving

Foundation Learning Tier
Supports Learners Aged 14 And Over Who
Are Working Below Level 2
Raise Learners – Participation, Achievement
& Progression
Combinations Of Qualifications At Entry Level
And Level 1 – Personalised Learning
Enable progression pathways to higher level
qualifications.

Foundation Learning Tier

REFORM – 14-19 Routes

14-19 Reform Implications
Local Authorities Responsible for Under 19s
In Education Or Training
Training & Structures
Timetables & Funding
Communication Barriers Between
Employers, Institutes And Colleges
Teachers With Increased Workload
Will There Be Enough Places On
Apprenticeships – Current Global Climate
More Choices – More Problems

Conclusion
More Educated As A Population
More Choices For Students
Teachers/Schools/Employers Will Need To
Adapt To New Changes For Reform To Work
Will Targets Be Met?

References
14-19 Reform
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/
14-19 Diplomas
http://yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas/
Diplomas And Life Changes
http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_10325.aspx
Functional Skills
http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_6062.aspx
Foundation Learning Tier
http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_8153.aspx