NEHSN Vocational Learning Opportunities Wednesday 25 th June 2008 Progression for Apprentices and Employees Presented by: Vicky Evans & Jo Thompson

Background TVWBLN is a group of 50 Learning Providers operating across Tees Valley providing training in Entry to Employment (e2e), Apprenticeships, Advanced Apprenticeships and Train 2 Gain. The Network worked in partnership with Aimhigher and the University of Teesside on an Admin Apprenticeship progression Programme The Network is building on this best practice with vocational learners and vocational progression working in partnership with the North East Higher Skills Network (NEHSN).

NEHSN Project Engage 50 learners Level 3 progression Leadership & Management, Health & Social Care and Engineering. Deliver IAG sessions – individual and group Employer Contribution HE institution – modular approach Marketing Materials

Barriers Identified Communication Progression route pathways Exit IAG for Apprenticeships Credit WBL and APEL information and guidance Managers forwarding opportunities onto staff (potential learners) Delivery Progression gap identified in Salon Management Flexibility of times Modular approach Learner Differentiation– level of module ‘ one size fits all approach’ Learner’s confidence in own ability Employer Engagement Understand immediate benefits to Learner & Employer

Best Practice Communication Word of mouth – everyone potential learner or link Marketing materials Every opportunity / Employer Individual IAG sessions/ group sessions Delivery Build relationships with key contacts in HE institutions Flexible learning, module by module if required Learner Progression Routes / Cohort questionnaires Case Studies – examples of what can be achieved Employer Engagement Immediate benefits to Learner & Employer

Key Achievements HE Modules - Leadership & Management 3 cohorts - Health & Social Care 1 cohort - Childcare 1 cohort - Engineering 1 cohort to be scheduled Engaged 53 Learners Engaged 22 Employers Module completion 1 st cohort – 71% passed / 7% failed - 14% re-submit / 7% did not submit - 71% progression to further HE

Case Study – Samantha Millward e2e programme at Redcar Cleveland College Gained NVQ Level 1 in Business Admin Progressed onto an Apprenticeship and obtained a work placement as an Apprentice Administrator Completed NVQ Level 2, Key Skills & Technical Certificate. Progressed onto Advanced Apprenticeship and was employed as a Contract Administrator. Progressed to Administration Assistant to the Director of Curriculum. Leadership & Management Module at the University of Teesside gaining 20 credits. Progress to Foundation degree.

Network Contact Details Vicky Evans – Executive Officer Jo Thompson – Network School Liaison Officer Address:c/o Hutchinson Street Stockton TS18 1RW Telephone : Web site :