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RPA pilot Raising aspiration through partnership

AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST. RPA pilot Raising aspiration through partnership. Jason Holbrook Head of School Avonbourne School, Bournemouth. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST.

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RPA pilot Raising aspiration through partnership

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  1. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST RPA pilotRaising aspiration through partnership Jason Holbrook Head of School Avonbourne School, Bournemouth

  2. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST Each year 35,000 young people leave school without qualifications. Those finding work are more likely to be in low paid jobs1. NEET young people are five times more likely to have a criminal record than other sections of society.2 Young people who leave school without qualifications are four times more likely to be NEET than their peers who have a qualification3.  1The Poverty Site, www.poverty.org.uk2Audit Commission, Against the Odds, July 20103University and College Union, February 2010

  3. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST Who is involved in the programme? • Avonbourne School, Bournemouth • Portchester School, Bournemouth – Avonbourne School Trust partner • Bournemouth & Poole College - Avonbourne School Trust and Sixth Form partner • SkillForce UK

  4. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST

  5. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST • By targeting potential NEETs in Year 9 and 10; • To raise student aspirations • To develop skills • To engage parents / carers • To gain qualifications • To have fun! • To ensure sustainability of the programme The aims of the programme

  6. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST • A 20 week programme • Students come out of lessons for one morning or afternoon • A range of in-school and out of school activities led by SkillForce • College ‘taster’ sessions • A focus on team & confidence building • Plus work towards level 1/2 Wider Key Skill - Working with Others Programme details

  7. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST B&P College Taster sessions

  8. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST Measuring impact of the programme • Student surveys, before & after • Tracking of attendance, behaviour & attainment and attitude to learning • Analysis of student +16 choices • Analysis of student +16 course completion rates • Session observations & staff feedback

  9. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST How has it gone?The positives • The College tasters sessions • Go-Ape! • Student buy-in and enthusiasm, especially the boys • Logistics and organisation of the programme • Variety of the programme • Closer working relationships between B&P College and the two schools

  10. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST How has it gone?The negatives • Some communication issues initially • A rushed start to the programme = reduced parental engagement as a result • Some behavioural issues (mostly the girls) • Some difference in behavioural expectations • Duration of the programme

  11. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST • Selecting the right students • Group dynamic is important • Missing lesson time • Transport • School & College timings • Communication • Expectations • Time! The Challenges

  12. AVONBOURNE SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TRUST Any questions? Jason Holbrook

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