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The Changing Landscape of Education
John Walker –Head of Careers and Schools Services - SGS College
• What grade would a GCSE student getting a ‘7’ in maths this summer would have received if they had sat it last year?
• An ‘A’
Do you know….
• An ‘A’
• What about a 2?
• An E
GCSE grade system grade system grade system grade system changes changes changes changes
‘9’ reserved
for the very
top tier of
students
‘4’ = A
standard
pass
‘5’ = A
strong
pass
GCSE changes….. WHAT PURPOSE? changes….. WHAT PURPOSE? changes….. WHAT PURPOSE? changes….. WHAT PURPOSE?
• To provide a more accurate measure of individual st udent's performances – (e.g. instead of four higher pass gra des (A*-C) there are now six (9-4))
• Greater academic rigour – the exams can only be sat in the summer (one chance , not repeated sittings). A November re -sit is allowed post 16 chance , not repeated sittings). A November re -sit is allowed post 16
• No foundation level in English (where a students co uld sit an easier paper which only allowed a maximum of a C ) i.e. a ll students sit the same paper. Most subjects except maths will follow this example as they are rolled out
• There are fewer options in Science GCSE – either a n ew Combined Science (worth two GCSEs) or three separate scienc es in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• Course work and practicals are still carried out but to a lesser degree, so most marks are won or lost in the final exam
GCSE changes ….. WHAT PURPOSE? changes ….. WHAT PURPOSE? changes ….. WHAT PURPOSE? changes ….. WHAT PURPOSE?
most marks are won or lost in the final exam
• There has been a decline in schools offering vocati onal subjects and work experience pre 16 as a result
Schools Performance Measurement has changed • Up to 2015 – it was by the measure of 5GCSEs A*-C including
English and maths
• From 2015 it is Progress 8 - the progress made by student between 11-16 that aggregates improvements in English and maths, 3 from 11-16 that aggregates improvements in English and maths, 3 from Science Languages, History or Geography plus any other 3 GCSEs or eligible vocational qualification (BTEC)
Post 16 performance measurement in Schools and Colleges are measured by • Progress and attainment in Academic and Technical
Qualifications • English and math GCSE (for those without a Grade C/4 from
their Key Stage 4 studiestheir Key Stage 4 studies• Retention of students on courses • Destination data
A level reforms
• A levels are now ‘linear’ (all exams sat at end of 2nd year) and the AS qualification will now longer count as a separate outcome so AS essentially disappears
Work -based training – post 16 Traineeships and Apprenticeships • Traineeships – up to 6 months long for learners who need to
improve their English, maths and employability skills before embarking on an Apprenticeship or job. Combines work experience and some sector–specific training
• Apprenticeships – big changes with the Apprenticship levy, which mandates companies with over a £3million pay budget to contribute 0.5% annually to a fund which will fund a doubling of apprenticeships (by 3 million) to 2020 -rolled out Spring 2017. smaller employers
Other significant Educational changes• Academies continue to be rolled out as a way of improving school
standards by linking to a good or outstanding institution for governance
• University Technical Colleges with clear specialisms linked to strong employer engagement and progression opportunities engage students at 14 -19, are the most successful ones. engage students at 14 -19, are the most successful ones.
• Free Schools – parent-led/local organisation-led schools with a greater freedom in governance – independent of local authorities
• Studio Schools –smaller schools (up to 300 students) 14-19 with high emphasis on work experience and a mix of academic and vocational courses conducted in a work-like environment
Universities• Have experienced a drop in applications for the fir st time in 2017
• Will be allowed to increase fees above £9000 pa fro m 2018
• Rise of Colleges offering niche foundation /Hons de grees in a more localised environment
• Rise of Specialised universities offering expertise in one area ( eg• Rise of Specialised universities offering expertise in one area ( egUniversity of Law)
• Rise in popularity of school leaver schemes (eg Delo ittes. KPMG) taking students at 18 and progressing to degree or professional qualifications at level 4 or above - no fees
• Degree Apprenticeships on the rise
Gloucestershire Employers Engagement
• The Edge Project 2107-18 – LEP/ESF project – SGS lead partner
• 450 Glos SMEs surveyed on the employability of you ng people and skills gaps (report at final stage of verificat ion by LEP (August 2017) (August 2017)
• Used findings to design Practical employability pro gramme to be used by all Glos schools and colleges to increas e the soft skills of students alongside their English and math s proficiency
13 EDGE Employability Units for Glos students KS4/513 EDGE Employability Units for Glos students KS4/513 EDGE Employability Units for Glos students KS4/513 EDGE Employability Units for Glos students KS4/5
