Over the last few years, there have been significant changes in the way apprenticeship providers confirm that learners have the necessary skills and knowledge to complete their programmes. When NVQs were the core delivery model, apprentices usually had to build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competencies. When diplomas were introduced they had to demonstrate […]
We have just added a new feature to the curriculum planning module in Stedfast that allows users to create their own activity templates. This is a really useful addition and we added it following feedback from users. When setting up a curriculum plan, users are now able to select the number of additional fields they […]
With some of the latest announcements from OfSTED this week regarding the introduction of the new Education Inspection Framework in less than a month, we thought it might be helpful to remind organisations that fall in scope for inspection about our Curriculum Planning Checklists. Free Curriculum Planning Checklists We have created two free checklists, one […]
OfSTED published an interesting document on 21/06/2019 – Educational effectiveness research and further education and skills. The document discusses the importance of learning and the curriculum in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). It raises a number of interesting ideas about the purpose, type and quality of knowledge and skills delivery and whether or […]
We have released our July update to Stedfast. We have been working really hard with the curriculum planning module to make sure that it really supports education and training providers when the new OfSTED Education Inspection Framework begins on 1st September 2019. Curriculum Planning Template Our biggest improvement in the update has been the curriculum […]
The new OfSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF) will require a significant shift in delivery models for many colleges and independent training providers delivering apprenticeships. We have written in previous articles that inspectors are going to focus on education and training provider’s curriculum intent, implementation and impact. For providers who are now actively preparing their curriculum […]
Free Access to Stedfast We are running a short project and would like to work with 5 secondary schools in developing and measuring curriculum endpoints. The selected schools will receive unlimited free access to Stedfast. Learn More Stedfast Curriculum Planning Looking to easily manage your curriculum planning? The curriculum planning module in Stedfast helps you […]
Following the publication of the new OfSTED Education Inspection Framework 2019, education and training providers will be aware of the new Quality of Education judgement. This judgement has been introduced to focus on the curriculum, which sets out what apprentices need to know and be able to do. OfSTED’s definition of a curriculum is The […]
There seems to be a worrying trend that education and training providers appear to be missing the point of OfSTED’s Education Inspection Framework and specifically, curriculum intent. We have been through the guidance again and again and we really are not seeing curriculum intent as just being a statement posted on a website. If this […]
Stedfast Curriculum Planning Looking to easily manage your curriculum planning? The curriculum planning module in Stedfast helps you plan your curriculum intent, implementation and impact Learn More
