SLQ News

Be aware of ongoing changes due to the government review.  

Download the attachment at the bottom of this page. 

Level 3 opportunities NOW AVAILABLE Please contact us if you're interested.

New 2012 course dates now available. If there isn't a course near you, let us know and we'll see what we can do.

"One of the most informative courses I have been on in a while!" Lyndsay Reavley from High Tunstall College of Science

One-day courses are aimed at teachers and advisors, providing information about the qualification, how to get started, what types of experiences to provide and more. For more information contact l.m.bianchi@shu.ac.uk

Workshop venues:

• ASE Annual Conference in Liverpool, 2-3 pm on Friday 6th January 2012
• Painsley College, Staffordshire. Tues 21st Feb 2012. This is a 12.15-4pm event for current users of the SLQ. Edexcel rep. will be attending. 
• Sheffield, YHSLC, 22nd February 2012. One day course for new and interested users of SLQ. Edexcel rep. will be attending. FLYER as download below.

What is the STEM Leaders Qualification?

Information can be downloaded on the attachment below - 'STEM Leadership Skills'... or read on...

It is a BTEC Award or Certificate Level 1 or 2 and the first qualification to accredit youngsters for leadership skills through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Target: work on it from 11 and be accredited from 14 years
Qualification: BTEC Level 1 or Level 2
GCSE equivalence: D-G or A*-C, certificate carrying league table point equivalence 25 or 46 respectively

The SLQ, developed by the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University in partnership with the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) is being offered now through Edexcel's Workskills Framework.

The detail:

• Clear learning outcomes and assessment criteria internally assessed by the school
• Tasks not tests, youngsters compile evidence of progress and achievement
• 100% internal assessment based on pass level only - enables curriculum activities and engagment & enrichment to be accredited
• Integrates Assessment for Learning encouraging self, peer and adult assessment - Links with PLTS & specialist Diploma lines
• Support and training from Edexcel and the CSE.

Begin in Year 8, 9 or 10. Successful when incoporated in curriculum and enrichment activities. To view the units download the relevant attachments at the foot of this page.

Developing personal skills for leadership
Learning with colleagues and other learners
Practising leadership skills with others
Communicating solutions to others
Learning from more experienced people Working in a Team

Also attached below are some useful information and guidance documents about getting started. Contact us directly and we'll guide you through. We'll take away any hassles.

Email: l.m.bianchi@shu.ac.uk

Tel: 0114 225 4870 and ask for Lynne, or simply leave us a message and we'll call you back.

It's no problem if you're not a BTEC Centre – you can become one for very little effort. Just get in touch and we'll do the rest for you!

Edexcel BTEC Delivering & Assessing Documents

These documents have been compressed into a single zip archive for easy downloading.

Download Edexcel BTEC documents (Zip) 2.25MB