Funding Watch

10/09/2009

[2009/06] Foundation Learning (FL) is the new name for the range of provision and learning at entry level and level 1 for all learners (14-19 year-olds and adults). All FL will be available through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). It was first piloted in 2008/09 (under the name Foundation Learning Tier (FLT)), and moved into implementation phase for 2009/10. It is expected to be fully operational by 20010/11.

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05/08/2009

Funding Watch 2009 5 LSC unit funding trials - adult learner responsive model arrangements

[2009/05] Edexcel have added the newly accredited level 3 Workskills units to the LSC adult unit trial within the adult learner-responsive funding model. The units will be available to providers to offer as part of the adult unit funding trial from mid-August. This Funding Watch explains the background to the trial, the units and learners eligible for the trial, and how centres can get involved. The list of Edexcel units available as part of the trial is at Annex A.

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26/06/2009

Funding changes made in 2008 09 to the BTEC National Diplomas

[2009/04] The Policy Team at Edexcel have received a number of queries about the change made back in 2008/09 to the funding for the BTEC National Diplomas. This short Funding Watch explains the change, and its impact. For further information see the links to the relevant documents.

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19/06/2009

New definition of 'full' level 3 confirmed

[2009/03] The Secretary of State has agreed the new definition of ‘full’ Level 3, within the QCF, to be a qualification with a credit value range of a minimum threshold of 25 credits to a maximum threshold of 70 credits. The range is intended to support occupational competence, license to practice, and progression to higher education and higher level skills. Qualification will also have to be approved by the Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), Standard Setting Bodies (SSBs) and Sector Bodies (SBs) as ‘full’. SSCs, SSBs and SBs will be able to vary the thresholds as appropriate.

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06/05/2009

Funding the Foundation Learning Tier

[2009/02] The Foundation Learning Tier (FLT) is the name for the revised set of credit-based units and qualifications which will available through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) by 2010. The aim is to reform all provision below level 2. The main organising structures and progression routes within the FLT are called Progression Pathways. These are frameworks for learning that are built up of qualifications drawn from entry level and level 1 of the QCF. While the FLT has been trialled, there have been four progression pathways. Evaluation has shown these to be inflexible, and there are moves to make these more flexible so learners can pick and mix from a wider framework. However, the funding methodology will not change.

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05/02/2009

A catch up on some recent developments

[2009/01] If you’ve started the year a little less than clear about some of the recent developments in the world of funding, then this Funding Watch should help. It’s a summary reminder of some of the additions and changes announced over the last few months.

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11/11/2008

Funding VQ Reform - an update from the LSC

[2008/10] Summarises a recent useful update on funding vocational qualification reform, organised by FAB and JCQ, with presentations by the team from the LSC National Office.

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24/10/2008

Further Flexing of the Funding for Train to Gain

[2008/09] Further to the additional flexibilities added to Train to Gain back in June 2008, the Government has now announced more additions and flexibilities to the Train to Gain package.