Functional Skills Newsletter Oct 5th

Our bi-weekly look at the world of Functional Skills.

In this issue we have confirmation from the Government about Functional Skills, a link the new Delivering Diplomas magazine, news and links to relevant conferences and a reminder about the vocational education review.

Official Education Department guidance about Functional Skills. The Department have published a short, concise and remarkably readable FAQ guide confirming what is happening. There are no surprises, but it's nice to read this quote! Click here for a quick link.

"Functional Skills are currently included in the KS3 curriculum and should be taught as part of the revised KS4 curriculum from September 2010 .... schools and colleges should plan on this basis."

Delivering Diplomas magazine out now. A brand new issue edited by Chris Parr and featuring articles about results, Functional Skills, case studies, award winners, assessment and assignments is out now. Click here to get to the free digital version.

'Tis the season for conferences - Making Sense of Functional Skills & Delivering Diplomas both open for bookings now. Making Sense of Functional Skills is in London on Tuesday 16th November. Newsletter readers save £25 by using the promotion code NEWS25. Delivering Diplomas is in Birmingham on October 11th.

Vocational review reminder. Professor Alison Wolf of Kings College London is conducting the review covering organisations, funding, progression and the roles of key stake holders such as employers, AOs and training providers.

Functional Skills resources from Guroo

Next issue! The next issue of the Functional Skills newsletter will be sent on Tuesday 19th October. If you have a story, a question or a suggestion - please contact jwells@guroo.co.uk Please also feel free to forward this newsletter to your Functional Skills friends, it's free, informative and occasionally just a little bit of fun - and don't forget the Making Sense of Functional Skills conference - I'm the chair!

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