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Foundation Learning: A Holistic Curriculum for Personalized Education

Discover the benefits of Foundation Learning and how it can engage, achieve, and progress learners aged 14 and above. Plan and personalize learning pathways with vocational, personal, and social development strands. Increase opportunities for work and further study.

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Foundation Learning: A Holistic Curriculum for Personalized Education

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  1. Module 1 Introducing Foundation Learning January 2011

  2. Today’s Outcomes • To provide you with the latest information on the development of Foundation Learning • To introduce you to our Foundation Learning offer and the benefits for you and your learners • To support you in planning Foundation Learning • To recognise your commitment to continued professional development

  3. Foundation Learning Overview A new curriculum for learners over 14 years old who are at entry or level 1 A holistic curriculum that is personalised and meets the needs of all learners Divided into 3 strands of learning: Vocational Personal and Social Development (PSD) Functional Skills Qualifications are on the Qualification and Credit framework (QCF) Centres negotiate programmes with learners based on initial advice and guidance (IAG), review and intended progression routes

  4. FL Qualifications are on the QCF 13 – 36 credits 37 plus credits 1 – 12 credits Level 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Entry 1-3 Award Certificate Diploma Size

  5. The aims of Foundation Learning… Engage. Achieve. Progress. Increase participation Improve achievement rates Progression to work or further study

  6. Aneel: learner on a post-16 engagement programme Aneel was bored by school, and his attendance was poor. He left his local comprehensive at 16 with a GCSE in art and design and level 1 functional skills in mathematics and ICT, but he failed his other courses because he didn’t attend the exams. He has a part-time unskilled job in construction and really enjoys it, but knows he needs more qualifications to become a skilled worker. Aneel’s Foundation learning programme of 39 credits Level Credits Personal and Social Development Certificate Entry 3 13 BTEC Vocational Certificate in Construction 1 13 Functional skills in English 1 5 Functional skills in ICT 2 5 Workskills Award 1 3

  7. Our specification characteristics All of our Foundation Learning specifications comprise of: each covers specific areas of vocationalpractice, knowledge, skills and understanding Units summary of the objectives of each unit for the learner LearningOutcomes descriptors of what the learner must do/demonstrate to be awarded each unit Assessment Criteria Essential guidance for tutors

  8. Edexcel PSD Qualifications Qualification Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3 Level 1 Personal Progress  Personal & Social Development    Skills for Independence / Work  Parents to be and in Parenting   BTEC WorkSkills   Supporting Employability & Personal Effectiveness  Home Cooking Skills  Sustainability  Money & Finance Skills  www.edexcel.com/foundationlearning

  9. Skills for Independence and Work E2 Award (6 Credits) Certificate (13 credits) Diploma (37 credits) Units available from E1, E2 and E3 Vocational content to aid progression Opportunity to develop transferable skills Opportunities to deliver and integrate Functional Skills

  10. Vocational Qualifications (1) Qualification Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3 Level 1 Applied Science  Art and Design   Business Administration   Caring for Children   Construction   Engineering  Hair and Beauty   Health and Social Care   Hospitality  

  11. Vocational Qualifications (2) Qualification Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3 Level 1 IT   Land Based Studies   Creative Media   Performing Arts   Public Services   Retail  Sport and Active Leisure   Travel and Tourism   Vocational Studies  

  12. Vocational Studies (E3 and Level 1) Award (9 credits) Certificate (14 credits) Diploma (37 credits) Vocational learning – mix & match Develop knowledge and skills in morethan one vocational area Opportunity to achieve level 1 units within Entry qualification Opportunity to achieve level 2 unitswithin level 1 qualification Two mandatory units – self assessment & career progression

  13. Pearson published resources Paid-for: BTEC E3/L1 • Student Book £17.99 • Teaching Book & Resource Disk £65 Free: FL Tutor Resource PSD scheme of work (on web)

  14. 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

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