Developing Vocational Learning

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Developing Vocational Learning
Dorothy Stringer Sports College
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Developing Vocational Learning

• Dorothy Stringer Sports College

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• Urban 11-16 mixed comprehensive
• 1600 students
• 69 A - C (2005)
• 66 A - C GCSE P.E. /Dance
• 158 students receive free school meals

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Why BTEC?

• Partnership with Brighton and Hove Albion
• Funding from Learning and Skills Council
• Broaden the range of P.E.-related qualifications

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Why BTEC?

• Opportunities for employment (LSC)
• Pathway into Further and Higher Education
• Expansion of existing post-16 provision
• In line with 14-19 curriculum plan

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Curriculum Organisation

• All students
• unlikely to gain 5 A-Cs through the traditional
  route
• have an aptitude for sport
• study BTEC First Diploma in Sport Level 2 for two
  days per week
• complete modules under the guidance of the local
  authority advisor
• entered for GCSE Maths and English

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Curriculum Organisation

• are provided with a laptop for out of school
  work, in addition to a designated computer suite
  for BTEC lessons
• complete Sports Leaders Level 1 Course and coach
  in partner Primary Schools
• complete Duke of Edinburghs Award, Bronze level
• gain First Aid qualification
• experience outdoor education residential

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Career Pathway

• BTEC Level 2 Dorothy Stringer Sports College
• BTEC Level 3 Brighton and Hove Albion (2
  years, 4.5 hours per week)
• Foundation Degree Sussex Downs College and
  Brighton and Hove Albion
• Degree course at University

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Promotion and Dissemination

• Sports College
• has promoted the course and provided training to
  partner schools
• has submitted, in association with BHAFC, a bid
  to Skills Active and the LSC to expand provision
  across the city
• has used the expertise of the P.E. Dept to
  promote vocational courses throughout the school
• has hosted CPD for schools and Sports Colleges
  throughout the country
• has attracted additional funding as a pilot
  school for the new Young Apprentices Scheme,
  linked to the BTEC course

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Sustainability

• Linked to results
• Linked to Value Added
• Additional staff trained
• Resources in place
• Commitment from partners
• Whole School Plan

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• Andy Marchant
• Dorothy Stringer Sports College,
• Loder Road, Brighton. BN1 6PZ
• 01273 852304
• a_marchant_at_hotmail.com
• Alan Sanders
• Brighton and Hove Albion FC
• Tower Point, 44 North Road, Brighton. BN1 1YR
• 01273 501392
• alan.sanders_at_btconnect.com

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