Course/Programme End of Year Review 2010 2011 for Fe and Full Cost Courses

COURSE/PROGRAMME END OF YEAR REVIEW 2010 – 2011 FOR FE AND FULL COST COURSES

Please use the attached guidelines to help you complete this course/programme end of year review and then forward it directly to you Head of Division by 15th July 2011. The final course review document will be signed of following confirmation of achievements during the autumn term. These results will also form part of the first in-year review.

Funding Stream / SFA FCR Other
Course Title (s)
Diploma for the children and young people’s workforce
Certificate for the children and young people’s workforce.
Apprentices-same title
Advanced apprentices- same title / Notional level: / End of Course Review Meeting Attendees:
Kate Adams
Course Code (s)
9056
9057
92719270
1054
1277 / Age Range
16 years- no upper age limit
Main Learning aim if more than one qualification is part of the course / Awarding Body
Edexcel
1.1 How well did students achieve/ succeed in 2010-2011
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
This is a new course and I am coming up to completion time for first enrolments.
So far, all on track to reach end dates.
Using more varied ways of collecting evidence e.g voice recordings, photo’s where appropriate, professional discussion / End dates
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
Reducing size of portfolio by encouraging students to show me more work products.
Encourage further use of the above methods. More voice recorders needed. / All voice recorders in use.
1.2 How well did students achieve/succeed functional skills and other additional qualifications
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
Incorporating work practice into key skills
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
Very difficult to book work based learners onto exams. / Difficulty getting dates
1.3 How well do students have the knowledge and understanding to enable them to make informed choices about Health and Well being? Please state how you have supported your students to achieve this. (please refer to the guidance notes of the inspectors hand book page 48)
Students are all working with children and complete 2 units on health and well being up to the ages of 19 years. All have demonstrated a good knowledge and research skills. They are aware of safe working practices
1.4 How well do students make a positive contribution to the community? Please give examples of any community projects your students have been involved in
All are either employed or working as volunteers in the community
2.1 Proposed Targets for 2011 -2012 for Main Qualification
Enrolment target after 6 weeks (This must match with the targets set in the curriculum plan) / Attendance target % / 10/11 Success rate % / NA uplifted by 4% / 11/12 Success rate target / Retention rate target % / Achievement rate target % / Progression* / Destination target
HE / FE / EMP / Other

*Please include predicted progression to year 2 or relevant level

3.1 Staff Views collected over the academic year 2011-2012
What has gone well this year?
I fee; the course has gone well. The new standards and criteria have proved much easier to work with then I first thought. / What has gone not so well?
Enrolments are slow due to lack of knowledge amongst student services
Students Views: Please include reference to how safe they feel
What has gone well this year?
I have received some good feedback, especially on 1-1 support / What has gone not so well?
One student found it hard to motivate herself to complete course work.
Employers Views
What has gone well this year?
Flexible visits to the setting and holistic assessment
Many employers now contact me directly to ask for advice.
Recorded in Early Years training directory which is circulated to all early years settings and only contains ESCC approved assessors. / What has gone not so well?
External Verifier/Moderators comments/report
What has gone well this year?
Received a very good EV report and gained certification rights at first visit on new standards. No actions or negative comments for this course. / What has gone not so well?
4.1 Additional Learning Support
No: / Keys Strengths / Evidence / Source
Managed to secure 1-1 support for a students with dyslexia / Regular support sessions at Ore
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
Again, difficulty with key skills exams
Please provide examples where Additional Learning Support has ensured that the students have achieved their qualification / Areas to develop ALS and teaching staff working together
Tanya Kewley would never achieve her key skills without the support
4.2 Tutorial Curriculum
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
NA
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
4.3 Enrichment
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
5.1 The Quality of Teaching and Learning NA
Lesson Observation Grade Profile for the Department
Grade / Number / %
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Total
% Good or Better
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
5.2 Assessment and Monitoring
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
All my students are monitored and supported on a 1-1 basis.
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
More ALS available to apprentices with literacy and numeracy difficulties. / Key skills difficulties in passing exams
5.3 Equality and Diversity
Enrolled 10/11 / Target enrolment 11/12 / Success Rate 10/11 / Target Success Rate 11/12
No / % / No / % / No / % / No / %
Male 16-18
Female 16-18
Total
Male 19+
Female 19+
Please attach MIS Ethnicity data table
Key Strength / Area for Improvement
6.1 How suitable are the resources – please include staff, room and equipment in you judgements
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
I collect my own resources which I take round with me on my visits. I managed to get some books supplied by the library
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
More books urgently needed for the library, especially level 3
6.2 Staff Development needs of the team
I urgently need to take my level 4 certificate in assuring the quality of assessment. I have applied for this.
7.1 Action Plan
Course Title(s) / Diploma for the children and young people’s workforce
Certificate for the children and young people’s workforce.
Apprentices-same title
Advanced apprentices- same title / Curriculum Leader
Area for Improvement / Action(s)
Please ensure you cover any areas for improvement from 1.1 how well do students achieve and 5.3 Equality and Diversity. Then select the areas for improvement that the team will be concentrating on to make the biggest impact of the student experience and improved success rates/high grades / Who / When / Progress
Publicity more widely circulated to cover larger area, especially rural areas. / Myself and In business / ongoing
7.2 Improvement Plan
Course(s)
Course Code(s) / Curriculum Leader:
Date
Reason for the improvement
Action / Who / When
Expected Outcome from the improvement