14-19 Reform in East Sussex: Building better futures together

1. 14-19 Reform in East Sussex: Building better futures together

2. Local policy context Children and Young People’s Plan 14-19 Plan Raising Achievement Strategy Narrowing the Gap Strategy LAA NEET Action plan

3. Participation in learning

4. Attainment

5. 14-19 in East Sussex We started working towards implementing the 14-19 reforms in 2006 Our new 14-19 plan is based on evaluation of our progress and is written in the context of: The national economic downturn New responsibilities for LA’s under 16-19 transfer of funding

6. Towards 2013 • By 2013 all young people will have an entitlement to: • participate in learning/training up to age 17 • have access to all four suites of qualifications, irrespective of where they study. • Our new 14-19 plan provides the strategic framework that will enable us to realise these goals

7. 14-19 plan • Reshaping the educational landscape • Creating a new curriculum • Supporting all young people • Developing the infrastructure

8. Reshaping the Educational Landscape • Developing collaborations • Delivering the Entitlement • Raising the Participation Age

9. Progress to date: Developing collaborations • Strong collaboration is required to deliver the reforms • Local Area Partnership Boards are now maturing • Other collaborations include: • Federated schools in Hastings • Gaining Ground collaborations • Causeway School and Bishop Bell

10. 14-19 collaborative structures

11. Local Area Partnership Boards

12. Priority: Raising the Participation Age (RPA) • NEETs – latest monthly figures show that the NEET figure is increasing • This reflects regional and national trends attributed to the economic climate • LAA NEET Plan – Partnership working to reduce NEETs, includes targeted funds for NEET initiatives • Targeting those who leave post-16 education without achieving a qualification • Clearing House Event for all 16 and 17 years without a place in education or training will take place next week.

13. Priority: RPA Trial • East Sussex is one of seven LAs taking part in a DCSF funded RPA Trial • An RPA Manager and cross-service working group established to oversee strategy and trial

14. Creating a new curriculum • Develop four suites of qualifications • Establish the Foundation Learning Tier • Maximise Apprenticeship opportunities • Establish robust quality assurance procedures

15. Progress to date: Diploma learning • Last year there were 343 Diploma learners in East Sussex • This year that number is set to rise to around 1200 • All of the first 10 Diploma lines are available in East Sussex

16. Priority: Building the Foundation Learning Tier • Development of Alternative Education will help us to build the FLT • 420 places commissioned • Courses include: • Youth leadership awards • Arts awards • Small animal care • Brickwork and carpentry • This provision will become a mainstream option for those who struggle with GCSEs, as we build the Foundation Learning Tier

17. Building the Foundation Learning Tier • Disseminate good practice from last year’s post-16 FLT pilot at a conference this autumn. • East Sussex have been invited to join the National FLT Network • A forum for Alternative Education providers has been established

18. Supporting all young people • Provide information, advice and guidance (IAG) for all young people • Develop the online Area Prospectus • Implement an online Common Application Process for 16 year olds

19. Progress to date:Area Prospectus • Our online Area Prospectus contains details of all post 16 provision across Sussex. • This is an important tool for providing impartial information for all young people.

20. Priority:Developing IAG provision • Development and implementation of a Careers Education/IAG strategy across East Sussex • Developing a collaborative approach and shared responsibility in the delivery of IAG • Make impartial IAG more accessible to young people

21. Developing the infrastructure • Develop transport solutions • Agree strategic priorities for capital investment • Ensure a well trained workforce • Engage more employers to support young people

22. Progress to date:Working with employers • Around 4,500 employers a year help our young people to develop their skills through: • Work experience • Workplace visits • Giving talks in schools • Providing real business scenarios for learners • A new online database is helping our schools and colleges to develop their work with local businesses

23. Progress to date:The public sector • ESCC now takes more than 100 young people a year on work experience placements. • 15 young volunteers are undertaking a year’s placement with Children’s Services while completing their NVQ qualifications. • 20 apprentices being recruited across ESCC in diverse roles including accounting, admin, childcare, finance, ICT, civil engineering.

24. Priority:Diploma Exemplar Project • £4.9 million secured from the DCSF to support diploma delivery • Network of Creative Learning Centres across East Sussex, West Sussex & Brighton & Hove. • Showcase Centre at Beacon CC • ICT Strand includes 3D technology, Diploma Channel, video-conferencing • Large number of partners, complex project to deliver, high profile

25. Further information czone.eastsussex.gov.uk/14-19