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FS Pilot Awarding BodiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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The QCDA has produced a matix covering all 11 pilot awarding bodies and their requirements. Download from the document library or the QCDA FS website.
31/03/2010
FS Support ProgrammeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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For  year 3 of the FS Pilot, a re-assignment and re-organisation of responsibilities and support materials has taken place. The QCDA now hosts the QCA FS information, http://www.qcda.gov.uk/6062.aspx 
and a new combined FS Support Programme website has been created at:
 http://www.fssupport.org/ 
31/03/2010
New FS Assessment Criteria published by QCDAUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Following the QCA consultation, the final FS Assessment Criteria are now available. They can be downloaded from the document library, or the QCDA and Ofqual websites:  http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/2578.aspx
31/03/2010
QCA Functional Skills Assessment Criteria ConsultationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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The QCA are consulting on new Assessment Criteria for Functional Skills (until the end of August 2009) as a result of a review of the pilot. All schools are encouraged to take part to inform future assessments; have your say at: http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_22548.aspx 
SWGfL Functional Skills On-line transactions resource Beta testingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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This new resource from M-Corp and Guroo to support Functional Skills is now available in Beta test form. Schools in five SW LAs will be testing this Beta version to inform the development. Try it here,  or follow the Place Content link!
Welcome to the South West Functional Skills shared placeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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This place is for all those involved in delivering and teaching Functional Skills programmes across the full range of settings in the South West. Use this place to access and share resources, discuss ideas and collaborate on projects. Please contact Graham Sims with ideas for content. 
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Welcome to your new our place. You can use this our place to share information with other members and collaborate on projects and activities.