The impending arrival of the QCF The Changing Qualifications Landscape CACHE November 2009

1. The impending arrival of the QCF The Changing Qualifications LandscapeCACHE November 2009

3. 2010 – It’s not just QCF QCF is bringing significant change The approach of Sector Skills Councils is likely to make the impact of QCF more radical in some areas – including childcare! Also…………. Funding is moving from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to the Skills Funding Agency (19+) and Local Authorities (pre-19) – concerns re how this will work in practice 14-19 qualification reform means that funding for this age range is focused on the 4 national routes/suites: A levels/ GCSEs, Apprenticeships, “Diplomas”, Foundation Learning….. what about standalone VQs!.....

4. HEADLINES The QCF is a new framework for accrediting and recognising qualifications due for full implementation in September 2010 driven by (the current) government agenda The QCF Background and Context

5. QCF – The Structure

6. The Vision for the QCF Simple framework More transparent naming system Greater consistency between qualifications More flexible routes to gaining a qualification Learners can study at their own pace, place and time Less bureaucratic More inclusive Responsive to employer requirements

7. QCF – The Structure The building blocks of the QCF are units – there is no standard size – they carry different credit values Units are made up of an aim, learning outcomes and assessment criteria – use specific QCF language Learners will be able to accumulate credit from achievement of units Credit is stored on an electronic Individual Learner Record (ILR) – accessed by e.g. training providers, awarding organisations Learner ULN – Unique Learner Number

8. QCF – The Structure Qualifications are made up of units using “Rules of Combination” – identify e.g. acceptable combinations of units which units are mandatory and which are optional (if applicable) equivalent units from other qualifications CACHE qualification

9. QCF – The Structure There will “multi-use” of the same units across qualifications from individual awarding organisations ………. and multi-use of same units in qualifications across different awarding organisations too Learners will be able to receive “exemptions” and “recognition of prior learning” (RPL)

10. QCF - Only one type of Qualification

11. The QCF – Key Milestones

12. The QCF – Key Milestones September 2010 onwards Learners already registered on NQF qualifications will be able to complete their learning (and be funded for this) Funding for new registrations Post 19: “Funding for NQF qualifications, especially where there is a QCF equivalent qualification, is likely to be withdrawn after August 2010” Source: LSC Janet Ryland/various emails/publications Pre -19: “….we do not expect to withdraw public funding from existing qualifications with significant take-up before 2012 at the earliest.” Source: JACQA DCSF website ……….The assumption is that “existing qualifications” will need to be redeveloped for the QCF by end Dec 2010 latest

13. The QCF – Implications Summary All existing VQs and NVQs will need to be redesigned ready for Sep 2010 ….and Dec 2010 very latest. QCF qualifications will still have learning outcomes and assessment outcomes (criteria), but written in a specific QCF language There will be more use of same units across qualifications Differentiation between VQs and NVQs will no longer exist – all vocational qualifications will be of one type Whether required assessment is more competence based or more knowledge based will determine whether QCF qualifications are more like existing VQs or NVQs But in childcare/early years and health and social care “hybrid” quals (mix of knowledge & competence) are the way forward.

14. The approach of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) CACHE qualifications for the QCF Timelines Ensuring continued provision Implications for qualifications in Childcare and Early Years

15. QCF ImplicationsThe approach of SSCs The government has set up a number of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) to oversee the development of an appropriately skilled workforce Sector Skills Councils are using the arrival of the QCF to rationalise qualifications – some are driving rationalisation more than others CACHE is participating with other awarding organisations in helping SSCs to develop new QCF qualifications with common content which will then be available to be offered by any sector-approved awarding organisation

16. Skills for Care and Development(including CWDC) Skills for Care and Development (SfCD), the SSC for childcare and early years, is one of the SSCs that is driving significant rationalisation.

17. Skills for Care and Development(including CWDC) Skills for Care and Development (SfCD), the SSC for childcare and early years, is one of the SSCs that is driving significant rationalisation.

18. Skills for Care and Development(including CWDC) Skills for Care and Development (SfCD), the SSC for childcare and early years, is one of the SSCs that is driving significant rationalisation.

19. Skills for Care and Development(including CWDC and CCW)

20. Comparing the vision for England and for Wales England 2015 – L3 workforce 2015 – graduate led Sep 2010 onwards Funding switches to QCF No L4 (L3 progresses to foundation degrees) One “full and relevant L3” L2 Certificate (stepping stone) L1/EL – part of Foundation Learning Wales L2 and L3 workforce Sep 2010 – Dec 2010 Parallel funding NQF/QCF quals L4/5 Diploma L3 Diploma L2 Diploma – occupational competency L1/EL standalone

21. Skills for Care and Development(including CWDC) CWDC’s aim is that in September 2010 all current L3 qualifications in England in child care and early years will be replaced by the new “Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce” Driven by a focus on achieving more consistent standards amongst the workforce by replacing the current NVQ with a qualification with greater knowledge content. Haven’t really considered that by raising the bar re NVQs they might be lowering the bar re VQs………particularly for those 16-19 learners who would normally take the CACHE L3 ACD CCE

22. L3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma

23. L3 CYPW Diploma

24. L3 CYPW Diploma

25. L3 CYPW Diploma

26. L3 CYPW Diploma

27. L3 CYPW Diploma

28. L3 CYPW Diploma

29. L3 Diploma in CYPW…….…………..

30. L3 Diploma in CYPW – CACHE Plus

31. L3 Diploma in CYPW – CACHE Plus

32. Advantages of CACHE plus qualification Contains the new “occupational competence” requirements as contained in the L3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma Supports Progression Additional UCAS points to enable university entry Additional knowledge and placement experience to help learners better compete in the employment market A redevelopment of the current L3 CACHE ACD CCE – hoping will still attract funding for pre 19s…up to 2012 at least

33. As of last week.... CWDC Board have said “no” to this proposal Feel will undermine the value of the new L3 diploma as the only “full and relevant” L3 qualification for the workforce

34. As of last week.... CWDC Board have said “no” to this proposal Feel will undermine the value of the new L3 diploma as the only “full and relevant” L3 qualification for the workforce CACHE are not giving up on trying to find a solution for 16-19 learners We are currently working with other Awarding Bodies – particularly Edexcel and City and Guilds.....and CWDC

35. Potential Solutions.... Work with CWDC and Learning and Skills Council to obtain funding for existing quals up to end Dec 10 – allows another year of VQ intake Wrap around....is there a variant that will work? L3 access qualification....leading on to the CWDC L3 qualification Using cross awarding body voice to influence CWDC to soften approach – does it all have to happen now?

36. L2 and Working Towards….L3 Government strategy – L3 workforce by 2015 CACHE is looking at taking the same approach with L2 …. Taking the CWDC Certificate at L2 and building back up to current L2 A/C/D CCE equivalent Potentially add some optional L3 units too to help learners “practice” for L3

37. L2 and Working Towards….L3 Government strategy – L3 workforce by 2015 CACHE is looking at taking the same approach with L2 …. Taking the CWDC Certificate at L2 and building back up to current L2 A/C/D CCE equivalent Potentially add some optional L3 units too to help learners “practice” for L3 CWDC Reassurance up to 2015 L2 workers will have a place in the workforce

38. So....what do I say to learners?

39. CACHE Qualification MappingEntry- L2 Childcare/Early Years - England

40. CACHE Qualification MappingL3 & 4 Childcare/Early Years - England

41. CACHE Qualification MappingL2 & L3 Supporting Teaching & Learning - England

42. CACHE Qualification MappingL2 & L3 Supporting Teaching & Learning - England

43. CACHE Qualification MappingL2 & L3 Playwork

44. CACHE Qualification MappingHealth and Social Care - England

45. Timing and CACHE Intentions CACHE will be fully supporting the launch of the new Level 3 “Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce” and the other qualifications being developed by SSCs in consultation with awarding organisations SfCD/CWDC’s target for releasing the new L3 CYPW Diploma is end Dec 2009 – presents tight timelines Other SSCs are targeting this date too but some qualifications are not targeted to be available until Mar/Apr 2010 e.g. Level 3 Playwork, L4 HSC As the content of the new qualifications becomes clearer CACHE will be letting its centres know what to expect. Next CACHE QCF newsletter due at beginning of Dec.

46. L3 QualificationKey Milestones 09 -10 Now – CACHE putting in place resource to write assessment and support materials working with CWDC/other awarding bodies to review and agree credit/level for units End Dec 09 - CACHE receives final units, rules of combination and assessment strategy from CWDC End Mar 10 – CWDC aim, via awarding bodies to have the new L3 qual on QCF

47. L3 QualificationKey Milestones 09 -10 End Jun 10 – tutor material ready (with earlier info on unit content, structure, outline syllabus/key facts etc) End Aug 10 – Learner material ready Sep 1st 10 – New L3 Diploma open for registrations

48. L3 QualificationKey Milestones 09 -10 End Jun 10 – tutor material ready (with earlier info on unit content, structure, outline syllabus/key facts etc) End Aug 10 – Learner material ready Sep 1st 10 – New L3 Diploma open for registrations L2 qual – running in parallel – not yet sure of handover date from CWDC

49. QCF - Implications for Centres Your organisations will be preparing for electronic interface to access ULNs/ILRs You will need to prepare to offer new/newly structured qualifications from September 2010 You will need to prepare to meet the requirements of the QCF including re e.g. Recognition of Prior Learning / Exemptions and Rules of Combination Competent assessment provision (another grey area!) You will need to supply awarding organisations with information that you are “QCF ready”

50. CACHE & QCF - Keeping you Informed Monthly QCF e-bulletin One off communications InTouch CACHE Monthly newsletter QCF area on website updated regularly Briefing/guidance events Centre Advisors

51. The New QCF World Many of the qualifications you are able to offer will be the same across awarding organisations e.g. the new Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma However, in general awarding organisations will still place different assessment requirements on qualifications Awarding organisations will also provide you with different support materials and services We would particularly like to hear what you would like from us going forwards in these areas

52. The impending arrival of the QCF The Changing Qualifications LandscapeCACHE November 2009

53. Foundation Learning - Overview Structure and requirements CACHE and Foundation Learning

54. Foundation Learning - Description Foundation Learning is a framework for learning below level 2 It is therefore the term used to describe qualifications at Entry Level Level 1 ………which meet certain criteria and are within the QCF

55. QCF – The Structure

56. Foundation Learning - Aims Foundation Learning is about progression, through Entry Level and L1 to intended “destinations” e.g. Level 2 GCSEs Apprenticeships Employment, ………so that learners do not get trapped in the “revolving door” of Entry Level and Level 1 qualifications Foundation Learning is due to be fully implemented by Sep 2010 and is being phased in in the meantime

57. Foundation Learning The Foundation Learning framework consists of 3 distinct components A Vocational Qualification Personal and Social Development (PSD) units Functional Skills (via units in Maths, English and ICT)

58. Foundation Learning The Foundation Learning framework consists of 3 distinct components A Vocational Qualification Personal and Social Development (PSD) skills units Functional Skills (via units in Maths, English and ICT)

59. Foundation Learning Focus is Personalised Learning

60. Foundation LearningDestination led Training providers work with individual learners to: agree the most appropriate destination for the learner develop a personalised learning programme made up of the 3 elements of Foundation Learning The aim is to best suit the learner depending on their aims prior achievement starting point learning capacity NB Learners do not need to undertake all aspects of the 3 elements e.g. may already have functional skills in maths at appropriate level

61. Destinations within Foundation Learning The progression destinations covered in the Foundation Learning include For 14-19 Year Olds The other 14-19 “national routes” Apprenticeships, GCSEs, 14-19 Diploma Supported employment or independent living For Adults Apprenticeships Supported employment or independent living A first full level 2 Sustainable employment (with Train to Gain funded learning – source: LSC interim Foundation Learning guidance May 2009)

62. CACHE and Foundation Learning CACHE intends to migrate its current qualifications at Entry Level and Level 1 to the QCF in time for full Foundation Learning implementation in September 2010 These qualifications include the Entry Level Certificate in Preparing for Childcare (ELC) L1 Foundation Award in Caring for Children (FACC) CACHE will also be making PSD units available and is considering doing the same for Functional Skills

63. CACHE and Foundation Learning New CACHE Qualifications Additionally, CACHE is planning to have Entry Level and Level 1 “care” qualifications available from Sep 2010

64. CACHE Foundation Learning Qualifications

65. CACHE and Foundation Learning New CACHE Qualifications Additionally, CACHE is planning to have Entry Level and Level 1 ‘care’ qualifications available from Sep 2010 Making the most of the QCF Using some same units across different quals Providing a choice of units that allow learners to achieve above and below the level of the qual Providing flexibility re ratio of PSD to vocational units