The document discusses the reforms being made to the 14-19 curriculum in the UK. Key changes include raising the minimum school leaving age to 18 by 2015, revising GCSEs and introducing new diploma qualifications and apprenticeship programs. The goals of the reforms are to address skills gaps in areas like English, maths and IT; encourage more students to stay in education; and increase students' achievements and job prospects. The reforms will provide multiple pathways for students and challenge them at higher levels while providing support for those at lower levels. However, they will also require additional resources and increase teachers' workloads.

1. Impacts of the Changes to the 14-19 curriculum Presented by Matthew Astley

2. Contents Why are we reforming? What is being changed? Implications of reforming 2

3. Why are we reforming? 3 Address key skills issues English, Maths & IT Encourage students to stay into education longer 10% of 16-18 year olds are NEET (Not in Education, Employable or Training) Increase the students achievements Will increase their job prospects

4. What is being changed? 4 Rise minimum age to leave education to 18 by 2015 Revised qualifications: Reviewed & updated GCSE’s New qualifications & diplomas Improved Apprenticeships Responsibility for education will be held with local authorities

5. What is being changed? 5 GCSE- Replacing coursework with controlled assessments Including function skills into learning A Level New A* grade introduced Some subjects will be reduced from 6 to 4 units

6. What is being changed? 6 Diplomas New qualifications added in many subject areas Students given the opportunity to develop skills for their subject area’s Apprenticeships Have 1 in 5 young people in apprenticeships by 2020 Will continue to include NVQ, BTEC and City & Guild qualifications Advanced apprenticeships allow young people to achieve foundation or honours degree

7. What is being changed? 7 The Extended Project Worth half an A Level grade A*-C Will allow students to pursue a subject they are interested in Will give students an insight into higher education

8. Implications of reforming 8 Multiple pathways for students to follow Challenge students at higher levels & support at low levels Wider curriculum for education providers to support Additional resources required Increased workload for teachers

9. Conclusion 9 Large number of changes: Flexible routes for learning Extra qualifications More focus on skills (English, Maths & IT) Preparing students for work place