The Foundation Learning Tier

This is the OCNW Foundation Learning Tier home page. In this section of our website you can find out a range of information on this strategy, as well as how we at OCNW are responding to it.

Overview

The Foundation Learning Tier (FLT) is a programme of work that is being led in partnership by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). The project aims to bring new purpose and focus to all learning and qualifications below Level 2.

OCNW has long been a key player in qualifications at this level and as such has been proactively involved in FLT developments. In the initial stages we carried out QCA sponsored research to examine how well our existing provision meets the requirements of the Foundation Learning Tier Strategy. More recently we have begun the process of taking this work to the next stage by acting on outcomes of our research to ensure our provision is aligned with national policy and eligible for government funding.

Contents

What is the Foundation Learning Tier?

A more detailed look at the national policy initiative. Find out more about the FLT strategy, FLT Progression Pathways and the new Qualification and Credit Framework.

The Award and Certificate in Personal and Professional Development

This new suite of qualifications is the first phase of OCNW's coordinated response to the FLT strategy. This page contains information about these innovative new qualifications that are available at Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1.

Future Plans for the Foundation Learning Tier

Here you can discover further details on the plans that we have for the next phase of our FLT developments including our revamped introductory vocational qualifications.

Existing OCNW provision below Level 2

There are a range of existing qualifications that are accredited on the National Qualification Framework which do not officially fall within the FLT, but may still be of interest to tutors and curriculum managers with responsibilities in this area. Find out more about these qualifications here.

Key Contacts

If you wish to discuss OCNW Foundation Learning Tier qualifications in further detail or have questions you would like to ask us you can contact one of the following OCNW officers:

Ben Rockliffe

Chris Atkinson

Shereen Akdeniz

Contact us on the main office telephone number 01524 845046, or click on our names to send us an email.