WORKING for REFORM

A Manifesto for LearnersA simple set of entitlements for all learners
Support for the development of qualifications into the QCF
Direct access to the QCF by employers?What are the issues in allowing employers to access the QCF on the same terms as awarding bodies and providers?
Understanding the relationship between NOS and the QCFWhat do sector bodies have to say on NOS and credit?
Foundation Learning TierKey research to shape and support the development of the FLT
Initial Assessment and Ongoing ReviewWhy the FLT will only succeed if IAOR is significantly improved
Recognising Prior Learning and Achievement New research reveals strong demand for new approaches to APL and Exemption from employer bodies

ARTICLES

Making Skills Work in the FLT, May 2008 A new learner entitlement? May 2007 The right to make the wrong choices, March 2007 Power to the people, January 2007 The Foundation Learning Tier and APL, September 2006 Reform and Revolution; In Support of Tomlinson, December 2004

Credit Works is a core partner in WeReurope - a project working with 27 member countries to promote intercultural dialogue and learning. Our role is to identify and produce a strategy for recognition of (informal and non-formal) intercultural learning outcomes. WeReurope

Clients

Credit Works has provided a comprehensive customised training and support service to 11 ‘Fast Track’ SSCs and their awarding bodies since November 2007. In addition, all SSCs, SBs and their associated awarding bodies have been invited to and attended 5 national capacity building conferences organised by QCA since November 2007. More information on the Credit Works ‘Fast Track’ training and support programme in our recently published report.CloseFull Report
Executive Summary

Our clients to date include Government agencies and qualification industry bodies:

  • The Learning and Skills Council
  • Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
  • Federation of Awarding Bodies

Sector Skills Councils, sector bodies and awarding bodies including:

  • Edexcel
  • OCR
  • City & Guilds
  • NCFE
  • NCFE
  • TDA
  • Skillsmart Retail UK
  • ABBE

International projects to develop new credit based approaches to recognising achievement:

  • ACCESS project Sweden

Credit Works has provided expert advice on the evaluation of the QCF tests and trials between 2006-8.

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