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14-19 Education

An overview of the entitlement for all young people aged 14-19

 All young people will study as part of the secondary curriculum:

·         Key Stage 4 core curriculum: English, maths and science.

·         Key Stage 4 foundation subjects: ICT, PE and Citizenship

  • work-related learning and enterprise
  • religious education
  • sex, drug, alcohol and tobacco education and careers education.

·         A course in at least one of the arts; design and technology; the humanities; modern foreign languages, or all four, if they wish.


Learning for young people will lead to qualification from one of four routes:

·         Apprenticeships – with an entitlement to a place by 2013 for all suitably qualified 16 year olds.

·         Diplomas – 14 subjects are available.

·         Foundation Learning – for learners working predominantly at entry level or level 1.

·         General qualifications, for example, GCSEs, A levels, International Baccalaureate.

 
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16-19

Apprenticeships:
Apprenticeship (level 2)
Advanced Apprenticeships (level 3)
 
 
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Diplomas (14 subjects):
Foundation (level 1)
Higher (level 2)
Advanced and Progression (level 3)
 
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Foundation learning
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General qualifications
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Young people will be able to study qualifications that do not fall under these four routes where there is a clear rationale to maintain them in learners’ interests. A range of applied qualifications (Young Apprenticeships and KS4 Engagement Programmmes) will be available to those at risk of disengagement.

Throughout the curriculum and qualifications routes there will be:

  • functional skills in English, maths and ICT
  • personal, learning and thinking skills.


There will be support, including:

  • information, advice and guidance (IAG) and support to make the right choices at 14 and 16
  • a 14-19 Prospectus in every area setting out the courses and support available. Future Finder – www.futurefinder.org.uk
  • a common application process (CAP) linked to the 14-19 Prospectus that will make it easier to apply for education and training
  • September and January Guarantees to ensure all 16 and 17 year olds have an offer of a suitable place in learning and targeted support to those who need it most.
     

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A new UK Government took office on 11 May. As a result the content on this site may not reflect current Government policy.

All statutory guidance and legislation published on this site continues to reflect the current legal position unless indicated otherwise.