Module 2
Implementing
Foundation
Learning
January 2011
Today’s Learning Outcomes
• To consider development of suitable delivery models
• To identify challenges to delivery
• To see how PSD can be delivered in vocational units
• To look at a delivery plan for a group of learners
• To recognise your commitment to continued
professional development
Key Considerations (a centre’s perspective)
Coherent
Delivery of
Learning
Programmes
Reaching &
Engaging Priority
Learners
Support for
Learners
Planning for
Foundation
Learning
Partnerships &
Stakeholders
Initial Advice &
Guidance
(IAG)
Leadership &
Management
Personalised
Learning
Recognition of
Achievement &
Progression
Edexcel Solutions
Our specifications
All of our Entry and Level 1 specifications contain guidance on teaching
and assessment, as well as an outline learning plan and website resources
for each unit. Functional skills mapping highlights opportunities to
reinforce the skills within both PSD and vocational learning.
Functional Skills initial assessment tool
If you are delivering Edexcel Functional Skills, this initial screening tool
will help to contribute to identifying learners’ levels
Training & Events
During 2011 we are running implementation and network events. Details
can be found on www.edexcel.com/foundationlearning
Published materials
A range available to download or order from the website
Delivery models & approaches
‘like for like’
bf
‘blocks of learning’
Example: replacing skills for
working life with a vocational
certificate and a PSD award
Example: blocks of 6 weeks of
learning focussing on the learner
journey
‘accrediting previously nonaccredited activities’
‘themed approach’
Example: tutorials or work
placement
Example: Activity based
learning in groups involving
investigation and presentation
Guidance on Funding
http://www.ypla.gov.uk/
http://skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/providers/programmes/alr/
Delivery plan (an Entry 1 programme)
Unit
Level
Credits
Developing Communication Skills
E1
3
Developing ICT Skills
E1
4
Early Mathematics: Developing
Number Skills
E1
2
Travel within the Community:
Going Places
E1
3
Developing Independent Living
Skills: Being Healthy
E1
2
Total
14
Delivery plan (a Level 1 programme)
Subject
Level
Credits
GLH
Edexcel BTEC Certificate in
Performing Arts
1
13
130
Edexcel Entry Level Award in
Personal and Social
Development
E3
6
60
Edexcel BTEC Entry Level
Award in WorkSkills
E3
3
20
Functional Skills English
1
5
45
Functional Skills Maths
E3
5
45
Functional Skills ICT
1
5
45
37
345
Total
http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/
Sharing good practice
Performing Arts
Unit 1: Introduction to
the Performing Arts
(Entry 3)
PSD
Unit 3: working as part of a
group (Level 1)
Learning Outcome 1
Know about
performance venues
Learning Outcome 1
Understand how to contribute
to working as part of a group
in appropriate ways
Learning Outcome 3
Know about nonperforming roles in
performance venues
Learning Outcome 2
Demonstrate how to work as
an effective group member
Learning Outcome 4
Be able to report on a
performance
Learning Outcome 3
Review the group’s progress
and their contribution to it
Functional Skills English
• Speaking, listening and
Communication
• Reading
• Writing
Functional Skills ICT
• Using ICT systems
• finding and selecting
information
• Developing, presenting and
communicating
information
Thank you for your time
For further information and guidance please
refer to our other training modules or
contact the team on 0207 190 5099
Or by email
[email protected]