This month I talked to Ian Lynch about the INGOTS qualification given accreditation status by the QCA. INGOTs are International Grades in Open Technologies. They are a coherent set of certificates providing a progression route from complete beginner with learning disabilities to the level of secondary school leavers. They are designed to support international and social inclusion and to reflect contemporary learning through participation in on-line communities.

What is unique about INGOTS is that they are to do with competencies and can be started by children as young as 5. At the higher levels pupils are encouraged to engage socially in online communities. The costs to schools for this are minimal, far less than traditional outgoings and the concept fairly unique in the world of exams. Not a pencil and paper test in sight it’s all by observable outcomes and what is more there is online validation of certification through the website.

You can read about INGOTS and download sample packs etc. from the INGOTS site. If you are thinking of offering certification through the QCA then attending the training day in June is essential. You can get details from here.

Some people are reporting that they can see the integral player on their feed but not on the site so click here for the file.

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