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Working with Schools in Croydon Paula Dunkley E2E meeting 30 th January 08

Working with Schools in Croydon Paula Dunkley E2E meeting 30 th January 08. Working with Schools. Re-engagement Diploma’s LEGI activity Entrepreneurs in Action. Re-engagement Programmes. Young Apprenticeships KS4 Engagement Programme Increased Flexibility Programme.

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Working with Schools in Croydon Paula Dunkley E2E meeting 30 th January 08

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  1. Working with Schools in Croydon Paula DunkleyE2E meeting 30th January 08

  2. Working with Schools • Re-engagement • Diploma’s • LEGI activity • Entrepreneurs in Action

  3. Re-engagement Programmes • Young Apprenticeships • KS4 Engagement Programme • Increased Flexibility Programme

  4. Young Apprenticeship 2007 • Three programmes in place: • Construction (Croydon College) • Health & Social Care (John Ruskin College) • Hospitality (Croydon College • 85 students from 9 Croydon schools • 4 students from Beckmead

  5. Young Apprenticeships 2008 • Croydon Bids submitted for: • Construction • Health & Social Care • Hospitality • Motor Industry • Retail Management • Construction YA/Diploma Pilot • Potential for 122 student places • Notice of outcome – Jan 08

  6. What is the Engagement Programme? • Programme designed to engage KS4 students at risk of becoming NEET • Develop personal & social skills, attitudes & behaviours to reduce risk • Phase 2 of Pilot • Part of the Foundation Learning Tier • Will become a mandatory part of the curriculum

  7. Key Stage 4 Engagement Programme • For disaffected and low attaining students in mainstream schools, special schools and PRUs • Access to the statutory Key Stage 4 curriculum • A personalised programme • A flexible programme • An increased development of personal and social skills • A strong work focus • An emphasis on functional skills • Additional high quality advice, support and guidance

  8. How will it work? • Programme 1 • 2 year programme for years 10 & 11 in schools – 100 students • Jan 08 start • Programme 2 • 1 year programme for year 11 in PRUS – 60 students • Sept 07 start • 2 days per week on programme • (Functional & life skills, work related learning, preparation for work experience, trade visits, work experience) • 3 days per week core curriculum in school • Managed in current curriculum networks

  9. Diplomas - 2008 Construction • Croydon College • Addington • Coloma • Edenham • St Josephs • Haling Manor • Harris Academy • Windermere • YMCA • Norbury Manor (Feeder partner)

  10. Gateway 2 - Diplomas for • Engineering – 2009 • Croydon College • Seeleta Ltd • Remit/JTL • The Harris Federation • St Joseph College • Coloma • Edenham Technology College • Haling Manor • John Ruskin • Creative & media – 2009 • Haling Manor (L) • Virgo Fidelis • The Brits School • Westwood Language School for girls • Croydon College • Harris CTC

  11. Gateway 2 • Business Administration & finance • Creative & Media • Hospitality & Catering

  12. Local Enterprise Growth Funds • What is the LEGI project? • Enterprise learning 14-19 • Embedding enterprise activities with young people within existing courses • Piloting a young chamber of Commerce in three schools • Developing a website for young people • Projects – innovative, inclusive, and sustainable

  13. Projects • Creative & Media • Eveningwear • Stars in your Eyes • MP3 Player • Touring • Design • Greenpower • Sustainability

  14. Entrepreneurs in Action • Funded by London Challenge • Deliver activities in Schools • Support local diploma developments • Business Challenge • Fashion • Music • Publishing • Work Search Training

  15. Working with Schools • Establish a Contact • Head Teachers • Deputies • Work Related Learning Co-ordinators • Head of Year • Clear activities/timescales • What are you offering • Committment

  16. Any questions?

  17. Getting Connected • help young adults on the margins of education and employment to reconnect with learning and foster their personal development. • Enhance the self-esteem and emotional literacy of those young adults outside the formal education and training system. • young adults aged 16-25 but is also benefiting many aged 14-15.

  18. Getting Connected • Unit A – Knowing Myself...  • Unit B – Coping with Feelings... • Unit C – Holding Beliefs... • Unit D – Handling Relationships. • Unit E – Getting and Giving Support. • Unit F – Exploring Risks. • Unit F (Alternative) - Exploring Risks • Unit G – Managing Myself. • Unit H – Using Information. • Unit I  – Rights and Responsibilities.

  19. Website • http://www.gettingconnected.org.uk

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