Welcome to the March e-news update
We have some key points of note around functional skills for you in this edition.
Do take a look at the update from Ofqual that outlines how functional skills qualifications are being reformed, what's changing and why and the progress so far. You may also wish to check out the information on changes to the condition of funding for maths and English.
If you're new to teaching functional skills and/or you don't have a subject specialist qualification, you may be interested in the new Level 5 CPD modules that have been designed to help you develop your practice and give you the confidence to teach learners with skills below Level 2. At the time of writing there are still some free places available (eligibility criteria apply). See below for full details.
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Best wishes
Barbara Zealley
Editor
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Functional Skills Qualifications
This update from Ofqual outlines how functional skills qualifications in maths and English are being reformed, and provides information on the progress the reformed qualifications have made through the technical evaluation process. More
Changes to condition of funding for maths and English
From academic year 2019 to 2020, full time students with a grade 2 or below in maths or English can choose to study towards functional skills level 2 or a GCSE grade 9 to 4. This also applies to part time students who have a grade 3 or grade D GCSE. More
Working with ESOL parents through storytelling
This practice exemplar shows how a partnership approach helped parents, for whom English is a second or other language, to gain practical skills and knowledge to more effectively engage in their children’s learning through storytelling. More
Books Unlocked reading list announced
Books Unlocked, a prison reading programme, provides free copies of Man Booker Prize-shortlisted titles for participants in UK prisons to read, discuss and keep. Check out the 10 books chosen for 2019. More
Disadvantaged families to benefit from free early learning apps
Parents will benefit from interactive learning tools and text message tips to support children’s early language and literacy at home, as part of a society-wide push to make sure children start school ready to learn. More
Getting Skills Right: Future-Ready Adult Learning Systems
Many countries need to urgently scale-up and upgrade their adult learning systems to help people adapt to the future world of work, according to a new report from the OECD. More
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Assessment and Tracking in Maths & English
This interactive 90 minute webinar aims to help you explore teaching, learning and assessment approaches that will improve progression and attainment in maths and English. 26th March. A few places still available. More
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Teaching Functional Skills English CPD
This Level 5 CPD module will enable you to teach Functional Skills English with confidence. Starting 11th June, Birmingham (blended learning); 13th June, Halifax; 24th June, Kings Lynn. More
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Teaching Functional Skills Maths CPD
This Level 5 CPD module will enable you to teach Functional Skills maths with confidence. Starting 23rd April, Eastleigh; 29th May, Birmingham (blended learning); 25th June, Kings Lynn. More
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Using phonics-based teaching at Entry Level
This CPD programme will introduce you to phonics-based teaching approaches and to the new Post-16 Phonics Toolkit. The programme is free of charge to the 30th of April 2019. More
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Recruiter Showcase
Visit our Recruiter Showcase to find out about a range of organisations and the career opportunities they can offer. Find out more
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Maths Mindset, Maths Myths
BBC Bitesize has launched a new suite of resources focused on adults returning to learning, including videos to help support people looking to develop their maths skills. Find out more
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Work and Mental Health
This free course from OpenLearn will help you explore how employment affects mental health and what you can do to support people in finding and keeping work. Find out more
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Supporting Learners Guides
These downloadable guides aim to provide you with an understanding of the potential impact of Autism, Dyslexia and Hearing impairment on learning, and of how you can best support learners. Find out more
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ESOL Tutor Resource Pack
The Bell Foundation has published an ESOL Tutor Resource Pack to support tutors working in the secure estate and in community rehabilitation/probation settings. Find out more
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Digital Garage
This initiative from Google aims to enable people to develop their digital skills so that they can make the most of the web, and offers free online learning modules that cover topics ranging from how to code to how to land a job online. More
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