Publications

Reports

• 2009
  • Getting the best from the QCF: Final report on the support and capacity building programme for UK Sector Skills Councils and Standard Setting Bodies, for the development of units and qualifications as part of the VQ reform programme (including QCF) and the alignment of priority qualifications with public funding. July 2009
• 2008
  • Credit Works, Support the development of fast-track qualifications into the QCF as part of the VQ reform programme and the alignment of priority qualifications with public funding. April 2008 (Full Report | Executive Summary)
• 2007
  • Credit Works, Examining the implications of APL and Exemption within the QCF in the context of supporting and measuring learner progression. May 2007 (Full Report | Executive Summary)
  • Credit Works, Scoping Strengths and Weaknesses in Initial Assessment and Ongoing Review to inform models and requirements for the Foundation Learning Tier. LSC May 2007 (Full Report | Executive Summary)
• 2006
  • Credit Works, Research to identify credit developments and their implications for sector bodies. QCA October 2006 (Summary of Key Outcomes)
  • Credit Works, The feasibility of employing the accreditation of prior learning (APL) to support progress towards the achievement of full Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications. LSC June 2006 (Full Report | Executive Summary)
  • Credit Works, Review Of The London Region Offenders Learning And Skills Prototype – Skillstrain, LSC May 2006 (Internal)
  • Credit Works, Characterising First Steps Learning LSC May 2006 (Full Report | Executive Summary)
  • Credit Works, A Study of the Implications of the FLT for E2E. LSC April 2006 (Unpublished)
  • Credit Works, Toolkit for designing QCF units to recognise learner referenced achievement. QCA March 2006 (Internal)
  • Credit Works, Adult learning, skills and progression to level 2; a study of market failure. LSC February 2006
• 2005
  • Credit Works, A comparative analysis of the NOCN Progression Qualifications in relation to the FLT and QCF, LSC December 2005 (Internal)
  • Credit Works, Learning from experience - implementing credit: A Comparative Analysis of Awarding Body Credit Practice within the Credit and Qualification Framework for Wales, ELWa November 2005 (Full Report | Executive Summary)
  • Credit Works, The Implementation of Credit in E2E. LSC June 2005 (Full Report | Executive Summary)
  • Credit Works, Key Issues in Including Learner Referenced Achievements within the FfA. LSC March 2005 (Full Report | Executive Summary)
  • Credit Works Key Issues in Including Employer-Led Provision Currently Outside the NQF Within the Framework for Achievement, QCA March 2005 (Full Report | Executive Summary)

Articles

• Making Skills Work in the FLT, May 2008
• The right to make the wrong choices - liberty, learning and credit systems in the 21st century
• A new learner entitlement?
• The Foundation Learning Tier and APL
• Power to the People?
• Reform and Revolution; in support of Tomlinson

Conference Reports

• Conference report: Developing a framework of QCF units for your sector using standards as a starting point (principle to practice): The English Speaking Union, London June 5 2008