Policy on Learning Provisions:
“Online Distance Learning Provisions for All”
“Our qualifications are designed to provide absolute flexibility, eliminating the challenges often encountered by home-educated learners. No examinations, controlled assessments, or visits to examination centres are mandatory.”
“We are passionate about the need to provide flexible and accessible choices for learners seeking accredited qualifications that don’t require externally assessed assignments conducted at exam centres, sparing learners from the additional stress associated with rigid deadlines and fixed exam dates. Learners have the freedom to progress at their own pace, complete their work entirely from home, and complete online and digital assessments through a dedicated learning portal.”
Aced Qualifications offer Level 2 qualification online, enabling complete flexibility in its approach, removing the barriers creative, home educated learners face. Learners can work at their own pace, without the added anxiety attached to fixed deadlines and timetabled exam dates.
Learners have the opportunity to complete this fully guided qualification virtually, with the help of directed projects, assessor support and pre-filmed tutorials from our artist and subject specialist practitioners.
Work will be assessed online, with positive and encouraging feedback periodically throughout the course. The courses are portfolio based, internally assessed and externally moderated. On successful completion of the 12 modules, our learners will receive their Ofqual accredited certificate.
Learning:
The central focus of our centre is learning, and it is a shared commitment. At Aced Qualifications, we recognize that education involves both learners, their adult facilitator and course assessor. We encourage a close collaboration between them all to support the learning process.
We Aim to Provide:
- Nationally recognised qualifications using the NCFE Awarding body.
- Level 2 qualifications, level to a GCSE Grade A-C/ 9-4.
- Ofqual approved.
- 100% Online so that home educated learners are no disadvantaged.
- Pre-filmed tutorials that can be watched at any time, convenient to the learner and the learner’s family.
- Assessor support through email contact and via the learning platform
- No fixed deadlines.
- No age restrictions, as long as the learner is able to access the course and course materials.
- No hidden fees, the course costs include awarding body registration and certification.
- Course fees can be paid monthly, spread out over 24 months to help more family access the course.
Our Objectives Include:
- Creating a supportive, positive, caring and safe online environment that values all members of our community.
- Acknowledging the needs and aspirations of every individual and providing opportunities for learners to be proud of and celebrate their achievements.
- Celebrate learners’ achievements through online recognition, with the posting of ‘Art/Learner of the week’ on our FB group (where appropriate and always only with permission) and the sending of physical certificates and presents to acknowledge hard work and achievements.
- Encouraging learners to be enthusiastic and committed learners, promoting their self-esteem, self-worth and emotional well-being.
- Building learners’ confidence.
- Foster a feeling of community for our online learners.
- Continuously strive to be an LGBTQ+ inclusive environment, where every learner feels safe.
As a centre, we remain committed to our mission statement – “Online Distance Learning Provisions for All” and endeavour to support and help our learners in every way possible.
Support:
Learners will be able to access their course tutorials online, by viewing pre-filmed videos. These will be available to watch at a time convenient to the learner and family, so that they are not restricted by timetabled lessons or have any fear of missing out on scheduled groups or classes.
The course is designed to support and facilitate the learner at home, aiding and preparing the learner with a set of key skills and creative learning tools, enabling them to develop their own learning journey, with a sense of independence to their approach.
As well as our dedicated Facebook group, giving the ability to share ideas or ask questions to other learners (or their adult facilitator), learners will be encouraged to develop their own independent investigations, establishing their own learning direction within their creative or vocational journey.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Course Assessors will strive to:
- Provide accessible, challenging and stimulating resources, designed to encourage every student to reach their potential.
- Be aware of the needs of each individual learner where specific needs have been highlighted to the assessor.
- Provide support, feedback and advise in a timely fashion.
- Questions via the portal chat feature or email should be answered within 24-48 hrs and feedback to submitted assignments within 7 days.
- Provide clear and encouraging feedback relating to the assessment grading criteria set by NCFE.
- Ensuring learners receive positive feedback and praise for achievements.
Assessment, Recording, and Reporting:
Regular assessments of learners’ work are made to establish the level of attainment. Formative assessment is utilized to guide the progress of individual students. It involves identifying each student’s progress, as well as noting what each learner needs to do in order to achieve the awarding body grading criteria.
- Electronic portfolio submitted online.
- Completion of online quizzes, automatically marked online for specific courses.
- Witness statements and observations.
- Photographic and video evidence of the learner completing tasks.
- Presentations recorded and submitted for specific courses.
Feedback to students about their progress is documented through the portal.
Teaching Strategies and Styles:
Aced Qualifications aim to deliver content to their learners using a variety of methods that learners can choose from, all accessible from the learning portal (LMS). This includes:
- Pre-filmed video tutorials
- Video presentations
- Downloadable and printable PDF presentations
- Downloadable and printable course guidebooks
- Practical tasks
