Support and Resources

Phased Implementation

The following documents will provide support during phased implementation.  Further documents will be added as they become available.

The Prospectus for Progression Pathways
Published August 2008

This is a working version for 2008/09 on which we welcome your comments and feedback, please email us.  This document will be of interest to schools, colleges and other providers delivering entry level and level 1 to young people and adults and awarding bodies, Sector Skills Councils and people and organisations involved in learning and skills at entry level and level 1.

The Prospectus for Progression Pathways should be read in conjunction with the:

• LSC Provider Requirements if you are a post 16 provider
• QCA effective practice principles if you are a school or other provider offering learning in a 14-16 setting
• Foundation Learning Tier Qualifications Strategy and regulatory requirements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework if you are a awarding body
• Progression Pathways Catalogue which shows qualifications at Entry Level and Level 1 of the Qualifications and Credit Framework which are part of Progression Pathways. 

QIA Foundation Learning Tier Online Resource
The online resource provides support for providers to prepare for delivery of Progression Pathways.  It includes the Progression Pathway Provider Development Framework which will enable providers to undertake a review of their readiness to implement Progression Pathways and prioritise areas for development.  The online resource can be accessed through QIA's Excellence Gateway.

Frequently Asked Questions
This page has frequently asked questions about the Foundation Learning Tier and Progression Pathways.  It will be regularly updated to hold the the most up-to-date information. 

Developing effective practice in foundation learning: messages for implementation of Progression Pathways at Entry Level and Level 1
Published September 2007
This online resource represents the major output of the Foundation Learning Tier Post 16 Development and Support Programme (2006/07).  It captures innovative practice, key learning gains, lessons learned and effective practice from the work trial sites undertook in the first phase of reform.  

Improving practice in foundation learning
Published in September 2007
Quality Improvement Agency's National Teaching and Learning Change Programme has recently launched this new resource.  Further information is available on the Foundation Learning Tier page of the Excellence Gateway.

Evaluation of the Foundation Learning Tier (Summary Report)
Published October 2007
This is the summary report of the evaluation of the Foundation Learning Tier undertaken by GHK between November 2006 and July 2007.