Gateshead Council learningSkills Providing excellent education for everyone
In March 2016 Ofsted reported that we are a ‘very good’ good provider • You and the leadership team have maintained a relentless focus on addressing the needs of the hardest to reach members of your community during a prolonged period of economic hardship • Well targeted and speedy interventions by managers mean that learners on these programmes, particularly trainees, are making good progress, with the great majority on target to achieve quals • Targeted support and better monitoring of attendance have addressed poor learner behaviour • Tutors are supported to make English and maths more vocationally relevant • The number and quality of work placements have been increased so they now give learners a more productive experience
De Development elopment of of Full Time Full Time Cur Curricula ricula to G to Gates teshead head Council P Council Post ost 14 14 vocational offer meeting Gateshead’s local, regional and national strate st tegies gies (mor (more e comple complex than x than pr previous vious shor short t pr prog ogramme amme deliv deliver ery y incr increasing plan t easing plan time ime fr from om months months to s to sever eral al year ears s ahead) ahead) Increase the number of Apprenticeships on programme from 104 to 694 (670% Increase) Increased the number of 16-18 Apprenticeships from 38 to 272 (715% Increase) Increased the number of 16-18 learners from 127 to 452 (355% Increase) 2259 learners if you include ESF Increase in Alternative Education 14-16 learners 0 to 30 (30%) Increased the number of unemployed learners from 1008 to 5121 (510% Increase) Increased the number of disabled learners from 569 to 2764 (485% Increase)
In learning- • 14-16 year olds, excluded from school Alternative • Massive barriers to learning including behaviour and personal education • POS – low skills, low/no grades, lack Youth Skills confidence Provision • Traineeships – typically D grades or above but may lack work experience • Typically GCSE C and above Apprenticeships • Has work experience and fairly high confidence levels
• Purposeful accommodation, 20 students, funded by schools In learning – • Managed by the PRU and regulated by Ofsted Alternative Education • Vocationally relevant study programme with science, maths and English • EFA funded, regulated by Ofsted Youth Skills provision • 180 learners aged 16-18 • Employability award, maths, English and placement • SFA funded, regulated by Ofsted Apprenticeships • Direct delivery 48% Sub contracted 52% • Vocationally relevant subject, on the job training
Challenges • Attendance • Behaviour • Behaviour management • Safeguarding incidents • Huge barriers to learning • Lack of funding to provide appropriate wrap around support and hand holding for hardest to reach • Lack of good quality provision • High expectations in relation to starting points
How we overcome challenges • Behaviour management policy and practice • Sanctions for poor attendance and behaviour • Incentive for good attendance • Innovative teaching strategies that engage, motivate, stretch and challenge learners • Effective assessment including robust diagnostic assessment • Regular tutorials to identify any issues • Wrap around support • Working in partnerships with other services to help break down barriers to learning • Creating a safe and caring environment
Engagement and Recruitment
Business Development Team 2016 • 1 Coordinator • 2 Officers – sales people • 1 Telesales – appointments • 1 Admin - recruitment • 1 Apprentice - admin • 1 Trainee – work experience
SUCCESS STORIES 16-18 STARTS 12/13 – 34 13/14 – 95 14/15 – 121 15/16 - 162
SUCCESS STORIES • HM Inspectors OFSTED – GOOD • 80% success rates on apprenticeships – national average is 71% • Award winning apprenticeship recruitment process • Our Maths & English pass rate is the best in the country We are the 5 th BIGGEST local authority for • apprenticeships
Young person’s offer • Alternative Education • Study Programmes • Traineeships • Apprenticeship level 2 & 3 We GUARANTEE EVERYONE an interview with one of our employers
learningSkills – Progression elevator Alternative Education For young people aged 14-16 who have been excluded from school Study programme with English, maths and science Study Programme/Traineeships POS - For those learners who need extra support in Maths & English Recognised qualification at Level 1 Providing them with the knowledge element of a vocation Traineeships - those who have the skills and knowledge but lack experience Work placement provided in a vocation of their choice Apprenticeships Good maths & English grades Ready for work learners Next step is to progress onto a level 3 apprenticeship or full time contract
Business Development Team How do we do it? Telesales Business Development Officer Recruitment Officer Apprentice for employers
Employer engagement • Placements are sourced on a weekly basis with local employers • Full H&S checks are completed • Learners are supported to prepare for and attend interviews • Placement reviews carried out on programme • Employers contacted to by BD team to convert placements into apprenticeships at a key point • All learners who complete a traineeship have priority access to live vacancies
learningSkills Assessment Centre • 25 weekly attendees • Verify their grades via certificates • Assessed for their chosen vocation • Informal chat with a tutor regarding experience, knowledge, confidence etc • Given access to more vacancies
Business Development Team Our wish ? To have more young people to put forward for the amount of vacancies we have What do we do about this?
Our Partnerships • Connexions • Service for Young People • Young Women's Project • Provider networks • Local authorities • ESF Project partners • Schools
One of the KEY factors to our success in engagement is DATA
What makes us unique to Young People? • We employ young people • We communicate effectively • We make it as easy as possible • Our team understand their needs • Our assessment is effective
Any Questions?
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