COURSE/PROGRAMME END OF YEAR REVIEW 2010 – 2011 FOR FE AND FULL COST COURSES

Please use the attached guidelines to help you complete this course/programme end of year review and then forward it directly to you Head of Division by 15th July 2011. The final course review document will be signed of following confirmation of achievements during the autumn term. These results will also form part of the first in-year review.

Funding Stream / SFA FCR Other
Course Title (s) / BTEC Certificate in Business Administration (Cert).
BTEC Diploma in Business Administration (Dip). / Notional level:
1
1 / End of Course Review Meeting Attendees:
Robin Hugh
Mark Pemberton
Karen Cunnington
Hanna Coleman
Adam Saunders
Sue Dineen
Jean Scott
Course Code (s) / Cert 9519
Dip 2568 / AgeRange
Cert 16 - 19
Dip 16 - 26
Main Learning aim if more than one qualification is part of the course / 50049914 Cert
50065361 Dip / Awarding Body
BTEC Edexcel
1.1 How well did students achieve/ succeed in 2010-2011
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
1.1.1
1.1.2 / 89% retention, 88% achievement, 89% success (Dip)
80% retention,75% achievement(Cert) / ProAchieve
ProAchieve
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
A1.1.1 / 60% success (Cert)
1.2 How well did students achieve/succeed functional skills and other additional qualifications
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
Awaiting results
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
A1.2.1
A1.2.2
A1.2.3 / Reliable ICT support.
Administration of the exam.
Lack of specialist teachers. / A1.2.1 Computers not set up.
A1.2.2 Time & room number of exam not given until the day.
A1.2.3 Teaching team given the job of teaching Maths, English & ICT. / A1.2.1Evidence on the day.
A1.2.2 Boards in the reception.
A1.2.3 Course timetables.
1.3 How well do students have the knowledge and understanding to enable them to make informed choices about Health and Well being? Please state how you have supported your students to achieve this. (please refer to the guidance notes of the inspectors hand book page 48)
During the College induction students were given a tour of the Plaza Health Centre and their was a ‘Quit smoking’ desk in the Atrium. The Tutorial scheme of work included sessions on bullying, Safeguarding, Women’s day, Motivation and Mental Health.
1.4 How well do students make a positive contribution to the community? Please give examples of any community projects your students have been involved in
The Diploma course had two weeks of work experience. The feedback from the employers was, on the whole, positive. See section 3.1.
2.1 Proposed Targets for 2011 -2012 for Main Qualification
Enrolment target after 6 weeks (This must match with the targets set in the curriculum plan) / Attendance target % / 10/11 Success rate % / NA uplifted by 4% / 11/12 Success rate target / Retention rate target % / Achievement rate target % / Progression* / Destination target
HE / FE / EMP / Other

*Please include predicted progression to year 2 or relevant level

3.1 Staff Views collected over the academic year 2011-2012
What has gone well this year?
Well managed assessment schedules giving students clear view of deadlines (Cert & Dip).
Assignment tasks broken down into manageable chunks for the student (Cert & Dip).
Clear, student-friendly assignment task sheets and feedback sheets.
Tight team communications enabling uniformity of approach and up-to-date knowledge of student progress (Cert & Dip).
Weekly progress email from teaching team to personal tutor enabling well-informed 1-1 tutorial (Cert & Dip).
Effective classroom management ensuring a safe and productive work environment (Cert & Dip).
Targeted ALS for three students on the Diploma course resulted in 100% achievement for them.
Filming of student assessment elicited their best performance (Cert & Dip). / What has gone not so well?
Poorly equipped room in terms of ILT (Cert & Dip).
Disruptive room changes during exam periods causing student confusion and a negative impact on their experience (Cert & Dip).
Inappropriate teaching & learning environment in LRCs 1 – 6 (Cert & Dip).
Students Views: Please include reference to how safe they feel
What has gone well this year?
Role play activities (Cert & Dip).
Work placement (Cert & Dip).
Meeting new people (Cert & Dip).
Job research (Cert & Dip).
Creating surveys (Cert & Dip). / What has gone not so well?
Long breaks between some lessons (Cert & Dip).
Large workload (Dip).
Employers Views
What has gone well this year?
Productive (Dip).
Attendance & Punctuality (Dip).
Standard of work (Dip).
Suitability of dress (Dip).
Ability to communicate (Dip). / What has gone not so well?
External Verifier/Moderators comments/report
What has gone well this year?
BTEC Lead assessor trained and qualified for Business.
Successful EV visit from City & Guilds that maintained direct claim status. / What has gone not so well?
4.1 Additional Learning Support
No: / Keys Strengths / Evidence / Source
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3 / Targeted ALS for three students on the Diploma course, two with visual impairment.
Teaching materials modified for the students with visual impairment.
Very effective LSA. / 4.1.1 ALS reports.
4.1.2 ALS reports.
4.1.3 Student success. / ALS Dept.
ALS Dept.
ProAchieve
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
Please provide examples where Additional Learning Support has ensured that the students have achieved their qualification / Areas to develop ALS and teaching staff working together
Organising students’ files, taking notes for visually impaired students and provision of timeout periods for targeted student (Dip). / Informing LSA of room changes.
4.2 Tutorial Curriculum
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
4.2.1
4.2.2 / Regular 1-1 tutorials (Cert & Dip).
Targeted assignment tracking linking into extra assignment workshops(Cert & Dip). / 4.2.1 Review forms.
4.2.2 Review forms. / Tutorial file.
Tutorial file.
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
A4.2.1 / ICT in the tutorial room (Cert & Dip) / Timetable / MIS
4.3 Enrichment
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
A4.3.1 / Promote participation (Cert & Dip)
5.1 The Quality of Teaching and Learning
Lesson Observation Grade Profile for the Department
Grade / Number / %
Grade 1 / 1 / 50
Grade 2 / 1 / 50
Grade 3
Grade 4
Total
% Good or Better
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3 / Well-maintained teaching files with all the necessary documentation included (Cert & Dip).
Subject expertise (Cert & Dip)
Teacher feedback to students (Cert & Dip). / 5.1.1 Teaching files
5.1.2 Graded observations
5.1.3 Graded observations / Teachers
Observers
Observers
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
A5.1.1 / Promethean Board Training (Cert & Dip). / A5.1.1 unable to print or save / Teaching team
5.2 Assessment and Monitoring
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3 / Clear and student-friendly assessment paperwork (Cert & Dip).
Timely IV process (Cert & Dip).
Assignment tracking leading into assignment workshops (Cert & Dip). / 5.2.1 Assignment task sheets
5.2.2 IV schedule
5.2.3 Lesson plans / Teaching file.
IV file.
Teaching file.
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
A5.2.1 / Emphasis and enforce assignment deadlines / Assignment tracking sheets / Teaching file.
5.3 Equality and Diversity
Enrolled 10/11 / Target enrolment 11/12 / Success Rate 10/11 / Target Success Rate 11/12
No / % / No / % / No / % / No / %
Male 16-18
Female 16-18
Total
Male 19+
Female 19+
Please attach MIS Ethnicity data table
Key Strength / Area for Improvement
6.1 How suitable are the resources – please include staff, room and equipment in you judgements
No: / Key Strengths / Evidence / Source
6.1.1
6.1.2 / SP3.066 a room with a Promethean Board & computers.
A well-qualified teaching team with grade 1 & 2. / SP3.066
Graded observations. / SP3.066
Observers.
No: / Area for Improvement / Evidence / Source
A6.1.1
A6.1.2
A6.1.3
A6.1.4 / All teaching rooms with the necessary ILT.
Appropriate desks and storage for the teaching team.
Necessary ILT in SPLRCs 1-6
Replace wifi keyboards & mice in base rooms / Timetable
Staff room
SPLRCs 1-6 / MIS
Staffroom
SPLRCs 1-6
6.2 Staff Development needs of the team
Year 1 CertEd.
Promethean Training.
Teaching visually impaired students.
7.1 Action Plan
Course Title(s) / BTEC Certificate in Business Administration (Cert).
BTEC Diploma in Business Administration (Dip). / Curriculum Leader / Robin Hugh
Area for Improvement / Action(s)
Please ensure you cover any areas for improvement from 1.1 how well do students achieve and 5.3 Equality and Diversity. Then select the areas for improvement that the team will be concentrating on to make the biggest impact of the student experience and improved success rates/high grades / Who / When / Progress
ILT in base room. / Inform MIS / Robin Hugh / July 11 / Provisional timetable in place
Promethean training / Book training / Teaching team / Sept 11 / Awaiting My View update
Enrichment / Liaise with enrichment coordinator / Tutorial team / Induction period Sept
7.2 Improvement Plan
Course(s)
BTEC Certificate in Business Administration (Cert).
BTEC Diploma in Business Administration (Dip).
Course Code(s)
Cert 9519
Dip 2568 / Curriculum Leader:
Robin Hugh
Date14.07.11
Reason for the improvementTo improve student performance
Action / Who / When
Students stop College study at 3.00 pm / SLT / By Sept 11
Expected Outcome from the improvement
Improved student work rate & motivation.