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Foundation learning in action in West Suffolk

Foundation learning in action in West Suffolk. Functional Skills. Mildenhall College of Technology. 13-18 yrs Comprehensive education London overspill 2 large USAF bases. Specialisms. Technology Science Applied Learning. Project Outline.

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Foundation learning in action in West Suffolk

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  1. Foundation learning in action in West Suffolk Functional Skills

  2. Mildenhall College of Technology • 13-18 yrs • Comprehensive education • London overspill • 2 large USAF bases

  3. Specialisms • Technology • Science • Applied Learning

  4. Project Outline • Focus on Maths, English and IT through applied learning • Diploma Courses • Work Related Learning • PLTS

  5. Project Activities and Approaches • Initially Level 2 • Now Entry Level 1,2,3 and Level 1 • Embedded • Discrete • Staff Training

  6. Project Outcomes • FS now part of curriculum provision at KS3 & KS4 • WRL, PLTS and principles of applied learning are now included in all SofW • Improved teaching and learning • Employer links & work related activities

  7. Evaluation and Impact • Maths and English results have improved 2008 39% 2010 55% • 5 A*-C including English and Maths 48% 2010 • 96% A*-G 2010 • Lots of staff training required – a new style of teaching

  8. Sustainability • Remain part of curriculum • Staff development • Discrete v Embedded

  9. Conclusion & Key Messages • FS – A good idea in theory but does not really deliver what they set out to • Combination of applied learning and FS has had a positive impact on results • Discrete • Discrepancy at L1 and below between level of understanding and use of language required by students

  10. And finally…. Good teaching uses functional skills anyway as it makes it real and relevant

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