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REVIEW OF FE STRATEGY. Post Primary Review July 2003. Purpose of Review . To undertake a comprehensive re-consideration of the strategy for FE To define the role and strategic aims for the sector in the context of wider Departmental policies on learning. Scope of Review.
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REVIEW OF FE STRATEGY Post Primary Review July 2003
Purpose of Review • To undertake a comprehensive re-consideration of the strategy for FE • To define the role and strategic aims for the sector in the context of wider Departmental policies on learning
Scope of Review • To examine the relationships for planning, management, governance and funding of sector • The relationships between FE and others - universities, schools, training organisations, voluntary providers and economic bodies • Appropriateness of current size and structure
Process • Establish consensus on role of FE (Jan 03) • Evidence of performance Supporting Economic Development Widening Access and Increasing Participation Improving Quality and Raising Standards Efficiency of Sector • Ideas Paper on Way Forward (Autumn 03)
FE Sector • Around 200,000 enrolments each year; c130k vocational; 70k leisure and hobby • Courses at levels 1-5; 12% are HE courses • Approx 50k enrolments aged 16-19. • Majority age 16-19 attend full-time; those over age 19 attend mainly part-time; • 35% increase in enrolments in 6 priority skill areas in 3 years
Evidence • The Mission of Sector • Relationship with Economic Development • Current Model of Incorporation • Interface with Education/Training Sectors • Performance • Size and Structure
Response from Consultation • Need for a coherent strategy for 14-19 • FE to be included in collaboration with schools • Collaboration not competition • Strategic planning at local level to ensure use of specialist resources in FE • Parity of esteem between academic and vocational education
Partnerships with Schools • Currently c11,000+ pupils from schools in FE colleges for some part of their provision • FE budget - almost £2.8m paid in 2003/04 based on 2001/02 data • Various types of provision
Range of Provision • Alternative Education Provision • Key Stage 4 Flexibility • Link Courses for individuals or group of students • Introductory Courses • After school provision
Current Model • KS4 flexibility motivates pupils • Duplication of provision between schools and FE (including small sixth forms) • Status and esteem • Selection by some schools at age 16 • Different funding mechanisms • Assessment is not fit for purpose
Response to Consultation • Need for a coherent strategy for 14-19 • FE to be included in collaboration with schools • Collaboration not competition • Strategic planning at local level to ensure use of specialist resources in FE • Parity of esteem between academic and vocational education