Managing the accreditation pathways from the Leavers Programme

Managing the accreditation pathways from the Leavers’ Programme in special schools to further education and training.

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Disapplied Curriculum AQA Units

What makes a good qualification for Park pupils? n n Meets the needs of the pupils but challenges their ability. Of value when they leave school for future job/training prospects. Employers, Further Education and Training Providers recognise the awarding body. There is progression within the qualification.

funding n o m ey funding money funding

Disapplied Curriculum AQA Units

Present Accreditation offered at Park School. CCEA Entry Level Qualifications n n n n English Maths Science Technology & Design Graphic & Material Studies History I. C. T. ASDAN Certificate in Life Skills n n GCSE Art GCSE Performing Arts Some pupils are given the opportunity to sit GCSE Maths at Foundation Level. B. Tec Skills for Working Life in Practical Skills and Catering.

Engaging Parents n “KS 4 and Beyond!” a Yr 10 parent & pupil meeting n Park School Annual Mini Careers Convention n Broadening Horizons Careers Convention – a bi-annual event organised by BESSBEP n Annual Reviews Transition Plans n Career Officer, pupil and parent interviews

Future accreditation for Park n n Unitised Qualifications in English. Progression from KS 4 to Further Education and training providers. B. Tec Foundation Courses in KS 4 in collaboration with training organisations. These are also unitised qualifications.

RECAP - MANAGEMENT ISSUES n Identifying the correct qualification n Low expectation of pupil achievement n Funding n Negotiations with Further Education and training partners n Engaging with parents n Monitor, evaluate and review