Partnerships With Employers in Secondary and Special Schools

This report examines the range of partnerships and links that secondary and special schools across Wales have with employers. It considers the range of learners’ experiences and the characteristics of effective links between schools and employers. The development of enterprise education in schools in the UK and across the world had been a notable feature […]

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      string(4254) "ResourceWORK-RELATED LEARNINGOriginal Document· Building on the Best. This is the final report and implementation plan of the DCSF review of 14-19 Work-related Learning. It sets out what the government will do to raise standards in the delivery of opportunities for work-related learning so that the best possible outcomes are secured for young people in preparation for working life, for active involvement with their local communities and for their future economic wellbeing.KeywordsSummaryThe requirement for schools to offer work-related learning at Key Stage 4 (14-16 year olds) was introduced in September 2004. This report set out what the government will do to raise standards in the delivery of opportunities for work-related learning so that the best possible outcomes are secured for young people in preparation for working life, for active involvement with their local communities and for their future economic wellbeing.Main Findings:· Work-related learning enriches the curriculum and learners’ experience by providing a broad range of learning activities that have been shown to help to raise standards, improve participation, increase attainment and support the delivery of improved outcomes for young people.· 14-19 year olds participate in a wide range of work-related learning activities including enterprise projects; case studies, simulations; taster workshops; mentoring; mock interviews; days in industry; and visits linked to the curriculum. 14-16 year olds participate in around 550,000 work experience placements with employers every year. Both  young people and employers say they enjoy  their experience.· Employer engagement is achieved through a complex infrastructure that has evolved and  grown over time. It includes Education Business Partnerships and other Education Business Link Organisations, schools, colleges, and independent learning providers together with bodies that support enterprise education and education sector workforce development. These organisations draw· on a variety of funding streams including in some cases commercial activities.· While work-related learning is having a strong positive impact on learners’ attitudes, motivation and levels of achievement there is more still to do to capitalise on the progress that has been made.Key Points:· Work-related learning is planned activity designed to use the context of work to develop knowledge, skills and understanding useful in work, including learning through the experience of work, learning about work and working practices and learning the skills for work.· There have been improvements to work-related learning since 2004, but there are still issues to address to meet the needs of the future, including in relation to Diplomas. In particular it identifies:· Employers continuing to offer work-related learning opportunities and work experience placements for all those in Key Stage 4.· More employers taking part in local 14-19 strategic partnerships.· Employers supporting about 15,000 students in the Key Stage 4 engagement programme in 2007/08.· An extra 180,000 apprenticeship places.· Places for about 13,500 young people to receive 50 days of work experience as part of the Young Apprenticeships programme in 2007/08.· At least 20,000 Personal Development Programme placements for teachers and other staff.· At least 10 days work experience for learners as part of the Diploma delivery requirement.ActionAs a result of the review, DCSF will:· Develop a new vision for work-related learning, including new guidance, with delivery partners and stakeholders.· Develop a new approach to local funding and delivery, through the 14-19 partnerships.· Build capacity and capability, as part of the wider 14-19 workforce development activities already underway.· Establish new quality standards for work experience delivery and for intermediary organisations, with delivery partners and stakeholders;· Work with the LSC and Local Authorities to improve the ability to assess impact.NotesAuthorRaspal Chima, Questions PublishingDate CreatedOctober 2007Enquiries to:rchima@qiis.co.uk (Authoring Unit)Month / YearPage 1 of 1©Birmingham City Council"
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Leadership

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11 Oct 2007

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Leadership

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28 Mar 2018

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Inclusion

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Leadership

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