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FOUNDATION LEARNING
14/10/2010
Foundation Learning is:
• Framework
• Part of the QCF
• Unit accredited/Bite Size
• Certificate by Units
• Qualification Award, Certificate, Diploma
Foundation Learning• The national suite of learning for 14-19 at entry level, level 1
• It offers learners personalised programmes of engaging and rewarding learning
• Focussed on progression
• Achievements are captured in flexible qualifications drawn from QCF
Key points about the QCF• An understanding of the QCF is necessary in
order to be able to understand how Foundation Learning qualifications work in terms of units, credits and qualifications of different levels and sizes
• Foundation Learning (FL) is within the QCF, as ringed by the blue dotted line in the following diagram
• The QCF is bigger than just Foundation Learning; it goes up to Level 8 (PhD level)
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1 – 12 credits 13 – 36 credits 37 plus credits
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
THE OCR OFFEROctober 2010
•THE OCR OFFERWill support you and your learners
by:Recognising AchievementProviding a coherent offer
Increasing flexibilitySupport & Encourage Progression
Getting closer to teaching and learning
Foundation Learning
• Who is it aimed at?
• Why Foundation Learning?
Who is Foundation Learning for?
• Students in mainstream school
• Students in FE colleges and Work Based Learning and VCFS
• Students with SEN
• Students in Pupil Referral Units
• Students with LLDD
• Young offenders
…learners at entry level or level 1
LDDNEET/ potential NEET/ disengaged
Potential Foundation Learning cohorts
Mainstream
Range of QualificationsCombinations of existing and newly developedunits and qualificationsStrands:• Functional Skills• Personal Social Development• Vocational
OCR Foundation Learning Model
Ready Steady Work (‘combined’ voc/PSD qualifications)
Functional Skills
• English• Maths• ICT
Vocational/Subject• Creative Media• Business and Admin• Administration• Retail• ICT/ITQ•Customer Service•Digital Literacy•Text Processing
PSD
• Ready Steady Work• Life and Living
OCR- Foundation Learning
• Suggested models too follow, designed to be a example on how to build programmes
• Units can be claimed individually
• Credits accumulated 51% of the overall level will be the level achieved if working towards Award, Certificate, Diploma
Example Programme- (Self Titled)
Employability Programme Ready Steady Work Level 1 Award 9 CreditsFunctional skills in ICT Level 1 5 creditsFunctional skills in mathematics Level 1 5 credits Functional skills in English Entry 2 5 credits
Total Credits 24 CreditsAward Claim 9 Credits
Retail Support- Charity Shop
Functional skills English Level 1 5 creditsFunctional skills ICT Entry 3 5 creditsFunctional skills Maths Level 1 5 creditsContribute to discussion Entry 3 (Life Living) 2 creditsIntroduction to local community Entry 3 (Life Living) 1 creditsCertificate in Retail Skills Level 1 19 creditsWorking as part of a group Life & Living Entry 3 2 creditsGetting to a destination safely and on time 1 credit
Total Credits Total Credits 40Certificate in Retail Skills Level 1 19 credits Award in Life & Living Skills Entry 3 6 credits
Example Programme- (Self Titled)
Business- Certificate
Functional Skills Maths Entry 2 5 creditsFunctional skills English Entry 2 5 creditsFunctional skills in ICT Entry 2 5 creditsUsing ICT Entry 2 9 creditsCarrying out routine tasks at work Entry 1 (Life Living) 2 creditsDeveloping Skills for the workplace Entry 2 (Life Living) 2 CreditsWorking as part of a group 2 CreditsTotal Credits 30 credits
Using ICT Award 9 Credits Life & Living Entry 2 Award ^ Credits
Example Programme- (Self Titled)
Remember?
• To communicate with all involved in the F/L offer
• Plan
• Review current programmes being offered
• Personalise/review and be realistic of the offer
Process
Initial diagnostic assessment and ongoing
review, including the use of Individual Learning Plans
(ILPs)
Personalised, destination-led programmes
Spiky profiles
Small steps; bite size learningRe-engage/ re-motivate
Collaborative
No revolving doors
Careers Education & Impartial Information Advice
and Guidance (CEIAG)
Learner voice
Curriculum & wrap around support
Toolkit
• OCR Foundation Learning Listing
• FAQ information
• Life & Living Skills information
• Examples x 3
• Function Skills presentation
• www.ocr.org.uk
Thank you for your time
•Good luck
•On Behalf of OCR