Foundation Learning Model
Richard Hale School
Hertfordshire
14-19
Education and Skills Strategy
What makes the model work
• Bespoke and alternative programme to GCSE
• Practical programme with various enrichment
opportunities
• Structure to the learning and assessments
• Assessment of staff ability and use of expertise from
other schools e.g. construction at Sele
• What’s best for the boys
• Destination focussed
Hertfordshire
14-19
Education and Skills Strategy
For the future
• Involvement of Heads of Year in selection process
• Target those with low attainment scores in
English and Maths – and not the badly behaved
• Limit on numbers – 10 per year group
• Include on progress reports for parents to add
value to the programme
• Use ex-pupils and contacts to increase the range
of activities
• Include visits to college and training providers as
well as Job Centre Plus
Hertfordshire
14-19
Education and Skills Strategy
Delivery
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Delivered in Years 9, 10 and 11
5 hours each fortnight
Included in Year 8 option choices
In place of one GCSE
Level 1 City and Guilds 5546 Employability Skills
Resource packs produced for each unit to ensure all
assessment criteria are met
• Learners achieve 26 credits by the end of Year 11 –
Level 1 Extended Certificate
Hertfordshire
14-19
Education and Skills Strategy
5546 Units Chosen
Level
Unit
QAN
Unit Title
Enrichment Opportunities
Credits
GLH
Year 9
Entry Level 3
324
K/506/2785
Take Part in Leisure Activities
Entry Level 3
325
R/506/2652
Recognise the Benefits of Leisure Time
Level 1
419
J/505/4659
Enterprise Activity – Product or Service
Level 1
442
T/506/2787
Introduction to Alcohol Awareness
Level 1
459
K/506/8120
Using Cooking Skills in the Domestic Kitchen
Gym/Golf
Business Enterprise Task
Cooking Skills
1
10
1
10
3
23
3
30
3
27
11
100
2
20
3
22
2
12
1
10
8
64
Year 10
Level 1
412
D/504/8169
Contribute to Own Healthy Living
Level 1
420
T/501/6893
Undertaking a Work Placement
Level 1
444
M/506/2707
Introduction to Drug Awareness
Level 1
446
F/506/2789
Using Materials and Equipment for Practical Activity
Work Experience (April)
Construction at Sele School
Year 11
Entry Level 3
306
K/506/2639
Applying for a Job
Job Centre Visit
2
11
Level 1
407
K/505/4654
Interview Skills
Sixth Form Interviews
3
18
Level 1
408
J/506/2731
Searching for a Job
2
20
7
49
26
213
Hertfordshire
14-19
Education and Skills Strategy
Benefits of Model .....
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Flexible programme
Focus on practical activities
Available at different levels – Entry 2 to Level 2
Learners work at their own pace
Units and level chosen by school
Preparation for life after school
Developing skills for the future………….
Hertfordshire
14-19
Education and Skills Strategy
Contacts
Ben Martin
MartiB@richardhale.co.uk
Debbie Fitzgerald
Debbie.fitzgerald@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Hertfordshire
14-19
Education and Skills Strategy