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Integration of maths and English in vocational programmes — Shipley College
The principal focus of the project was on learners working towards a stepping-stone qualification and not yet ready to take GCSE maths and English. Each partner identified both a treatment group and control group from their vocational courses where the majority of learners were working towards maths and English qualifications as part of their study programme. Learners took a formal assessment at the start of the project and a number of learners took a further formal assessment at the same level, or level above, to provide a quantitative measure of progress later in the project.
The programme included mathis and English specialists working with vocational tutors to plan sessions; observations of sessions by project leads, stimulated recall interviews and questionnaires. An analysis of the impact evidence showed improvements in both Functional Skills maths and English of between 6% and 9% on previous years. Vocational tutors developed increased skills and confidence in integrating maths and English. There was also evidence of cultural shift, with a renewed energy and commitment to pursue excellence in teaching maths and English.
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A case study of a project that aimed at strengthening outcomes for maths and English with a vocational qualification, trialling the use of English and maths resources developed by the Education and Training Foundation.