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Improving progression

Improving progression. Carole Devine, Connexions Dave Reynolds, 14-19 Team. Project activities. preventative activities: Liz Smith Activ8: Karen Bates KS4 Engagement Programme: Tina Bellamy supporting choices: Carole Devine learner progression framework: Dave Reynolds

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Improving progression

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  1. Improving progression Carole Devine, Connexions Dave Reynolds, 14-19 Team

  2. Project activities • preventative activities: Liz Smith • Activ8: Karen Bates • KS4 Engagement Programme: Tina Bellamy • supporting choices: Carole Devine • learner progression framework: Dave Reynolds • resource in a box: Brenda Jackson

  3. What it is • Who is it for • Who can / How to access • Where is it happening • Where to go for more info

  4. Preventative activities directory What it is? • A directory of programmes / provision available to young people. • The directory provides: • a description of the programme / activity offered • the address where the activity takes place • the Level of qualification to be achieved • the attendance / duration of programme • criteria for participation • funding support available • contact details

  5. Who is it for • for staff involved in finding suitable provision for pre 16 learners at risk of being excluded and/or becoming NEET Where to go for more info • it is expected that the directory will be available through www.way2go.me.uk • this is a demo version

  6. activ8 What is it? • a European Social Fund and Learning and Skills Council funded initiative • aims to increase participation and reduce the number of young people who are long-term NEET • operates in identified LA NEET hotspot areas in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent • delivered through a collaborative partnership: Be Together Ltd, Staffordshire Partnership, the Staffordshire Providers Association (SPA), the Association of Staffordshire Principals (ASP), Staffordshire Local Authority, Stoke on Trent Local Authority and the community & voluntary sector • contract is managed by Connexions Staffordshire on behalf of the partnership

  7. Who is it for? • pre-16 (young people at risk of entering the NEET group) • post-16 (young people who are in the NEET group) Pre-16: young people must be: • in Year 11 and identified as School Action / School Action Plus How do pre-16 learners become engaged in the programme: • referred onto the project via Connexions Personal Advisers in school in conjunction with school staff • referral forms and eligibility declarations are completed by PAs / school and sent to relevant (sub-contracted) delivery providers (Cannock College, E-Quality Training, Indigo Training Solutions Ltd, Newcastle College, Staffordshire Partnership).

  8. Where is the pre-16 programme happening? • Burton-on-Trent, Cannock, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Leek, Stafford, Tamworth, Stoke-on-Trent Where to go for more information on the pre-16 programme: • Pre-16 Project coordinator, Karen Bates (Staffordshire Partnership) at karen.bates@bestaffordshire.co.uk • Or 01889 571 999

  9. Post-16: young people must be: • resident in Staffordshire • currently NEET (and registered with Connexions) • between the ages of 16 and 18 (or up to 25 if they have LDD) How do post-16 learners become engaged in the programme: • referrals via Connexions Personal Advisers • recruited directly by Training providers / Colleges subcontracted by the programme • partner training providers / colleges are: Biscom, Cannock College, Leek College, More Training, Newcastle College, Project Management, Stoke College, Tamworth & Lichfield College, and YMCA.

  10. Where is the post-16 programme happening? • Cannock, Leek, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth Where to go for more information on the post-16 programme: • contact the Activ8 Project Manager, Karen Ashby (Connexions Staffordshire) at karen.ashby@cxstaffs.co.uk or on 01543 510288.

  11. Supporting Choices Project (pilot) What is it? • A scheme of work which helps young people aged 11-19+ to understand the IAG support which they can expect to be offered year by year by an integrated Youth Support Service in Staffordshire • Is based on the ‘Supporting Choices’ national publication and uses the five ECM outcomes as its basis • Aims to deliver a young person-centred approach

  12. What is it? (continued) • Aims to find out how provision has supported individual pupils • Helps young people to review their own support needs for the future  • Enables young people to feedback suggestions for improvements to provision for subsequent groups Who is it for? • It is for schools, colleges and work based learning providers • The suggested model can be customised by each provider or group of partners

  13. Where is it happening? • Being piloted by Sir Graham Balfour School, Stafford • Will be further developed from the feedback • Is available for anyone to pilot • Will be launched at the IAG Conference on 31st March 2009 Where to go for more information: Carole Devine Connexions Staffordshire 01785 355688 carole.devine@cxstaffs.co.uk

  14. Key Stage 4 Engagement Programme 2008-09 What is it? • a programme based on a template devised by QCA • the template sets out clear principles for the programme • local partnerships to devise personalised programmes which meet the needs of their learners • a personalised programme placing an emphasis on the development of personal, social and functional skills, including a work-focused component, and is underpinned by high-quality and regular support, advice and guidance • comprises each learner’s whole key stage 4 programme

  15. Who is it for? • for those key stage 4 learners most at risk of disengagement or becoming part of the group who are NEET Possible Programme • Core Subjects: 3 days • Vocational option: Training Provider/college: 1 day • Work tasters, work experience, activities, team building days, offsite visits: 1 day • Additional advice and guidance through mentor support (Asdan modules) and Connexions service Where is it happening? • For 2008-09. each district in Staffordshire has the possibility of 30 places on this programme. • Districts decide how they would like the programme to be delivered i.e. small numbers from individual schools or schools participating in small group activities.

  16. Where to go for more info: • Staffordshire Partnership are coordinating the programme on behalf of the LA and will support districts/consortia in setting up a programme by drawing on a range of providers • The Programme is co-ordinated by Tina Bellamy based at Staffordshire Partnership: tina.bellamy@bestaffordshire.co.uk or phone 01889 571 999

  17. Aimhigher and the Learner Progression Framework 2008-09 What is Aimhigher? • a key component of government policy to widen and so increase participation in higher education Who is Aimhigher for? • Target groups are Y7-Y13 learners who: • are from disadvantaged socio-economic groups who live in areas of relative deprivation where participation in HE is low • are ‘looked after’ children in the care system • have a disability or a specific learning difficulty.

  18. What is the Learner Progression Framework? • LPF provides a set of principles and characteristics to guide partnerships and institutions in providing a sequence of experiences for learners • is a framework based on specific learner outcomes relating to the stages of a learner journey towards HE • is a sequence of progressive experiences designed to provide the right intervention and support at key transition points throughout the journey • features a three phase approach: an introductory phase prior to Year 10; a developmental phase around Years 10 and 11; and a consolidation phase for post-compulsory learners

  19. More information available from: • Judith Robinson, Area Coordinator: 01782 294 000 • Dave Reynolds, Staffordshire 14-19: 01785 277 950 And at: http://education.staffordshire.gov.uk/Curriculum/ThemesandInitiatives/LearningMentors/

  20. available by “tier” Aimhigher Support Activities 2008-09 available to all Campus visits Aimhigher student ambassadors Summer schools SPECS Master classes Aimhigher university mentors Multimedia - web sites - DVD’s - materials Resource in a box STEM master classes e-mentoring National Aimhigher road show Parent ambassadors available by invitation HE CARD seeing is believing Staffordshire Aimhigher road show Aimhigher Associate Programme HE Challenge

  21. Useful Websites; including updates, materials, resources, general information Useful Publications Useful Materials; Interactive resources Aimhigher Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Resource in a Box Details of Aimhigher leaflets available free to all Aimhigher Projects, deliverers Useful Services; Support groups; Events HE Progression information, resources

  22. Aimhigher ‘Resource in a Box’ • a document offered as a useful toolkit for schools and colleges to support delivery of the local Aimhigher 2008-2011 programme • contains references to materials, resources, websites, contact information etc likely to be useful when planning how to address the Aimhigher Learner Progression Framework • most have been used and recommended by practitioners - some are free Aimhigher resources - others are available for purchase or download

  23. High Schools and a few colleges involved in Aimhigher have received copies of the document plus the actual ‘BOX’ which contains examples of free Aimhigher leaflets, other guides and interactive resources • practitioners can join a local JISC Mail list to receive updates to the document and receive information about related useful events/activities atwww.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/AIMHIGHER-STAFFS-STOKE.html • further information please contact: Stoke on Trent & Staffordshire Aimhigher Area Team, Staffordshire University, Cadman Building, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DET Phone: 01782 294522

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