44. By 2010/11, all areas are expected to be delivering some FL on a 14-19 basisMargaret Heron
45. Further education Apprenticeship post 18 Higher education Employment Employment with training CONSIDEROPTIONS Higher or Advanced Diploma GCSE 18 Foundation or Higher Diploma CONSIDEROPTIONS CONSIDEROPTIONS 16 14 Employment withtraining CONSIDEROPTIONS 17 Main routes through 14-19 education and training in 2015 and beyond GCSE / A-Level FoundationLearning Foundation Learning Apprenticeship There are, of course, many other optionsafter you turn 18, including a gap year and volunteering Functional Skills and Personal,Learning and Thinking Skills Well before the decision points information and advice will be critical to guide young people to make the best choice for them in relation to their prior learning. Some students may change paths at 17 because there are more one year courses available after 16. The Diploma combines theoretical study with practical experience based around a work-related curriculum. It is available at Foundation, Higher and Advanced level (Level 1 - Level 3). Higher or Advanced Diploma CONSIDEROPTIONS GCSE and A level qualifications are regularly updated to ensure that they remain high quality, relevant and interesting. They can be combined with Diplomas. GCSE / A Level Apprenticeships allow students to learn at work and gain qualifications. The number and range of Apprenticeships is increasing hugely so 1 in 5 will take this route by 2020. Apprenticeship This is for learners not ready for a full level 2 qualification and include a mix of learning to suit the individual. FoundationLearning
46. Why? In 2020 only 600,000 jobs available to those with no qualifications compared to 3.2 million now Education needs to be more relevant to business needs 40 % of all jobs in 2020 will require a graduate level qualification Raise participation and achievement rates post 16 Ensure young people achieve specified levels in mathematics, literacy and ICT Encourage students to be more innovative and creative about their learning Making the 14-19 curriculum and qualifications far less complex Give students greater choice of career paths Margaret Heron
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48. Greater range of study programmes requiring more effective management
60. Opportunity for less academic pupils and students to achieve a relevant qualification and enhance employability as well as further education in a practical environment which may not happen using traditional routesMargaret Heron