Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce Today

1. Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce Today www.circa.ltd.uk Tel: 020 8318 4111 Email: maggy@circa.ltd.uk

2. Established for 25 years Qualified and experienced Staff Investors in People (Successful at Review November 2006) Good Achievement Levels e.g. 78% in 2007/8 Awarded Ofsted Grade 2 in 2007/8 Circa Ltd & the LSC “The LSC exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England's young people and adults to make sure we have a workforce that is of world-class standards. We are responsible for planning and funding high-quality vocational education and training for everyone. Our vision is that by 2010, young people and adults in England have the knowledge and skills matching the best in the world and are part of a fiercely competitive workforce. “ Source: www.lsc.gov.uk

3. Supported Recruitment Supported Training What are the Services Offered?

4. The Recruitment Process • We recruit candidates for you from a wide range of sources: Connexions, Schools and Colleges, Advertising, Youth Clubs, recommendation & existing employees • Our selection is thorough - based on the school NRA, an interview, assessment tests and commitment • You choose who to interview and select

5. Supported Recruitment for your Business • All Candidates are invited to a Presentation • National Record of Achievement (NRA) & References taken up • Individual Interviews and basic Literacy and Numeracy tests taken by all Candidates • Mentoring to ensure that there are no hidden problems • Candidates selected that best match your job requirements • You interview and choose the person you want • Pre-start Health & Safety/Equal Opportunities Audit undertaken

6. Supported Training • Job description is used as the basis of the qualification • Weekly College for your Learner • Mentoring Service available on site • Regular, frequent on-site visits from your assessor • E-assessment to help speed progress • Course Framework includes Key Skills as well as the Technical Certificate & NVQ • Fast track possible for particularly able learners

7. Employer’s Responsibilities • Provide a varied job description to give a wide range of experience • Train and support the learner in their role • Participate in review meetings and in agreeing assessment plans • Review and validate learner’s work

8. The Benefits • Better recruitment • Recognised National Qualifications • Improves Staff Retention • Raises Skills and Responsibility • Cost effective - fees fully inclusive

9. Other Services Health & Safety Audits Equal Opportunities Audits Key Skills Qualifications e.g. Communication for Other Staff Single & whole NVQ Units Technical Certificate Investors in People Audit Recruitment of Young People for all types of job

10. What’s next • Decide what service you want • Interview & accept Candidates • Arrange Start Dates! • Further Information: www.circa.ltd.uk

11. Circa Ltd Maggy Flook Angela Brown 020 8318 4111 Maggy@circa.ltd.uk Angela@circa.ltd.uk