14 to 19 phase of learning
Focussed learning Visits: continuing to help deliver 14-19 reform
'The enthusiasm and "joined-up thinking" combine to bring clarity to a very difficult area.'
In 2005/06, the then DfES established a programme of structured Learning Visits so that strategic planners and practitioners could visit areas where a great deal had been done, to learn about what has worked on delivering 14-19 education and training in a range of settings.
Following the success of the first five Tranches of Learning Visits, the DCSF is offering a sixth Tranche between mid-January and the end of March 2008.
These will be 'Focussed Learning Visits' on Diploma Delivery, including curriculum modelling, and will be hosted by a number of Consortia that were successful at the Gateway.
Visit the DCSF 14-19 website for further information and to book a Learning Visit.
Diploma Gateway
As part of its proposals to improve secondary, further and higher
education, the Government is introducing 14 specialised Diplomas covering all
sectors of the economy. From 2008, the first five Diplomas will be ready
for teaching. Find out more.
14 to 19 Implementation Plan
This Implementation Plan sets out how the Department for
Children, Schools and Families intends to implement the proposals
contained in the 14 to 19 Education and Skills White Paper (described further
down this page). It comprises three main parts:
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supporting every local area to deliver
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developing new qualifications and curriculum reform
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improving the system for today's young people
Access the 14 to 19 Implementation Plan, or read the press notice accompanying its publication. For full background and details on the 14 to 19 reforms, visit the DCSF 14 to 19 Gateway.
Summer term 2007 newsletter now available
The latest edition of the 14 to 19
education and skills Implementation Update is now available on the 14 to 19
Gateway. The newsletter includes an update on the progress of 14 to
19 reforms, including Diplomas, support for Gateway consortia and the
marketing campaign to support the roll-out of Diplomas. The newsletter is
aimed at everyone with an interest in 14 to 19 reform and is produced on a
termly basis.
If you would like to read previous editions of the newsletter, these can also be downloaded from the 14 to 19 Gateway. You can also subscribe to an email alert service, letting you know when the latest edition of the newsletter is available.
14 to 19 Education and Skills White Paper
On 23 February 2005, the Government published the 14 to 19 Education
and Skills White Paper. The White Paper sets out clear proposals for reform,
which build on the strengths of the existing system, that will:
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secure the basics (functional skills)
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stretch every pupil to their full potential
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offer a high-quality vocational route
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re-motivate the disengaged
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prepare all young people for the world of work.
For further information on the 14 to 19 White Paper, please visit the 14 to 19 Gateway.
Electronic copies of the White Paper can be downloaded from the Online Publications site. Hard copies can be ordered from The Stationery Office (TSO) website or by calling their publications line, telephone 0870 600 5522, quoting reference number CM 6476. Please note that the hard copy is a priced publication.
14 to 19 resources on the Quality Improvement
Agency (QIA) Excellence Gateway
Those involved in 14 to 19 education can benefit from a wide range of
valuable resources accessible via the Excellence Gateway, including:
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information on the 14 to 19 reform plans, including the forthcoming 14 to 19 diplomas
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best practice and case study examples
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information on suppliers and providers who can provide improvement services to the 14 to 19 sector
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space on the discussion forums for 14 to 19 staff to share ideas and queries with others in the sector
To discover these and more, visit the QIA Excellence Gateway.
Start by typing '14-19' in the search bar, or by choosing 'Browse resources' from the left-hand menu.
Last updated: 11 January 2008
