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f usion Hairdressing Academy

Fusion Hairdressing Academy offers vocational training for students aged 14-16, enhancing skills and providing a pathway to further education or employment. Students achieve academic and vocational qualifications, improving aspirations and employability.

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f usion Hairdressing Academy

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  1. fusion Hairdressing Academy

  2. Fusion’s History • Shop at 165 High Street Gorleston • Established for 17 years • Currently employs 30 staff • Always trained our own people • Saturday girls start at the age of 14 • L'Oreal colour Trophy finalists 2003, 2009 and 2011and 2013 • LSC Norfolk Apprentice business of the year 2004 • LSC modern Apprentice small business of the year 2004 • Great Yarmouth Spirit of enterprise investor in young people winner 2015 • Great Yarmouth Spirit of Enterprise Investor in Young people Winner 2016 • Great Yarmouth Spirit of Enterprise Best Business Idea Award 2016

  3. fusion Hairdressing Academy was Launched in September 08 • Target year 10 and 11 Students • Schools in Great Yarmouth Area

  4. Academy caters for up to 10 students per day • Each Class has a half day per week • Academy runs 5 days per week • Optional Saturday Assistant work Possible • Professional Mentoring

  5. Core Curriculum All Students to study at school for a minimum of Five GCSE’s, these to include :- • English Language and Literature • Science • Mathematics • Others accordingly to the talents of the student and expertise of the school These subjects are deemed as necessary to compliment this vocational subject, Students also need to come with the recommendation of the school and with a 90%+ attendance pattern.

  6. Aims of Course • Improve students aspirations. • Bridge the “skills gap” within our local labour market. • Increase the number of Students leaving school with qualifications, including Vocational Qualifications. • Provide a progression route to Further/Higher Education and to the workplace. • Improve attendance rates and reduce exclusions from Schools

  7. Impact of work-related learning on 14-16 age group:- • Short and long term motivation • Improved self-esteem and self-confidence • Raised aspirations • Increased skills for enterprise and employability • Skills for life long learning • Relevance of their work in school to the world of work • Raised expectations on employees, working practices and environments and rights and responsibilities.

  8. The Programme is designed to introduce:- • Induction Schedule • Customer Satisfaction • Shampooing • Client care • Product Knowledge • Treatments • Health and safety (Including Manual handling) • Toning • Blow drying

  9. Whilst on this programme students achieve:- • Academic Qualifications via GCSE’s (Via School) • Vocational Qualifications Via NVQ (Fusion) accountable on school league tables. • Employability skills and Awards via:- • Health and safety • Life Skills • Preparation for employment units 3 & 4 • Basic health and hygiene certificate

  10. Schools Role in the programme • Schools role is vital in continuing to help students gain academic qualifications in subjects relevant to all areas of work. • Students complete GCSE’s in English, Mathematics and other GCSE’s subjects according to the talents of the student and expertise of the school. • Schools help in co-ordination of the whole course as well as providing pastoral care & administrative procedure

  11. Fusions Commitment • Provide full training facilities. • Make students aware of the importance of gaining Maths and English for work ready qualifications. • Provide mentoring for each student. • Provide full NVQ level 2 training. • Work closely with Schools, attendance etc. • Work closely with colleges for NVQ assessments. • Assess students on site with our own assessors. • Fully assess all students with a view to full time employment

  12. Students Commitment • To attend Fusion on their given day. • Attend for the given hours. • Provide own personal equipment. • Behave in and adult and responsible way whilst at Fusion. • Agree to take part in all training activities. • Dress smartly or in Fusion’s uniform style.

  13. Post – 16 Progression • Students have the opportunity to start NVQ’s early and to use it as a vehicle through which they can access college and post – 16 apprenticeships. • By the end of year 11 students will have the opportunity of :- • Maintaining their vocational area and progress further. • Transferring to another NVQ Course. • Transferring to a modern apprenticeship. • Full time employment in the hairdressing industry. • Possibly continuing in a full time role with Fusion.

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