Enriching the curriculum to increase vocational pathways and opportunities. Craig Lamshed, Principal and CEO, Cambridge School

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1 Enriching the curriculum to increase vocational pathways and opportunities Craig Lamshed, Principal and CEO, Cambridge School

2 The Power of BTEC The world's most successful applied learning brand, BTEC has been engaging learners in practical, interpersonal and thinking skills for over 30 years. Designed to meet the needs of employers, BTECs are work related qualifications for learners taking their first steps into employment, progressing through their careers or planning to enter university.

3 The Nature of BTECs - Overview 100% Coursework Levels 1/2/3 and beyond Students are assessed against outcomes and criteria Pass/Merit/Distinction Encourages independence Students work at their level and their pace Gifted and talented students can achieve Distinction (equivalent to A s at IGCSE or A and AS Level) Focus on 21 st Century skills such as enterprise

4 Features: Real links between programme and the world of work Focus on workplace experience and acquiring of employability skills including: - independent learning - working to deadlines -teamwork - enterprise and entrepreneurship skills

5 Skills Attributes Behaviours Problem solving Self confidence Acting independently on own initiative Creativity Autonomous Actively seeking to achieve goals Persuasiveness Achievement oriented Flexibly responding to challenges Planning Versatile Coping with and enjoying uncertainty Negotiating Dynamic Taking risky actions Decision making Resourceful Solving problems/conflicts creatively Opportunity seeking Commitment to make things happen Persuading others

6 Student Perceptions 91% believe BTEC develops research skills 87% believe BTEC develops time management skills The majority of students believe BTEC develops Real world application / vocational experience Critical Thinking Creativity Communication skills Report and analysis skills Personal management

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8 @CIS we have experience in delivering Subject and Name Level I.T. 2 Certificate YES YES I.T. 2 Diploma YES I.T 3 Subsidiary Diploma YES YES YES YES YES I.T. 3 Diploma YES YES YES YES YES Applied Science 3 Subsidiary Diploma YES YES YES Applied Science 3 Diploma YES YES YES YES Creative Media 2 Certificate YES YES YES Creative Media 3 Certificate YES YES Creative Media 3 Subsidiary Diploma YES Business 2 Certificate YES YES Business 3 Subsidiary Diploma YES YES YES YES YES Business 3 Diploma YES YES YES YES YES Performing Art 2 Certificate YES YES YES Health & Social Care 2 Diploma YES Sport 2 Certificate YES YES YES Travel & Tourism 2 Certificate YES YES YES YES

9 Examples of BTECs offered by Pearson Business Travel and Tourism Performing Arts Media Science Sport Retail Fashion and clothing ICT

10 University Views and Progression BTEC units count towards UCAS points UK universities recognise a BTEC student s enhanced skills based in areas such as research and independence Currently being fitted into the new UAE qualifications framework Some local universities accept BTEC qualifications

11 Students pathways that have BTEC qualifications after (Years 16-19) Level 4 University or work related choices Level 3 GCE A levels Sixth Form BTEC Level 3 (Sport, Business, IT, Leisure and Tourism) Level 2 GCSE A*-C KS4/5 BTEC Level 2 (Business, IT, Media) Traditional route Vocational Route Majority examination 100% coursework assessed

12 Summary of Progression Pathways Undergraduate Degrees A Levels GCSE Employment opportunities BTEC Subsidiary BTEC Diploma AS Levels BTEC Level 2

13 Challenges Staff experience and training Perceptions of parents Perceptions of universities Student capabilities (plagiarism and English language) Lets hear from the students!

14 Gabrielle (CIS)

15 Aaron Ferns GEMS Sports Academy I like BTEC because of the practical style of learning, the assessment style which takes into account work experience and application of knowledge and the programme meets the academic requirements of USA college entrance.

16 Chelsea (ex CIS)

17 WHY BTEC? Shaima Gourh Cambridge International School, Dubai

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19 BTEC in definition

20 BTEC Goal orientated

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22 BTEC vs Other qualifications

23 No exam Pressure

24 My BTEC Qualification

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26 Academic award Pearson Award (BTEC Media) (BTEC Superstar)

27 KHDA Recognition

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29 How an academic subject helped me.

30 Key Skills Time management Self development Communication skills Problem solving Decision making skills Research skills Critical thinking Real life experience

31 THINKING CREATING

32 BTEC Accreditation

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