ENTERPRISE ADVISERS FROM MICRO TO MACRO LEP Summit 20 October 2015 Jo Lappin & Kerry Senatore

SERIOUS ABOUT SKILLS Top 3 issue for employers Replacement and Growth Demand Very tight labour market Key to locational offer

Early Priorities Mapping the Landscape – added value to existing bodies (NCS, Careers providers, LEA, NAS, Borough Councils) Labour Market Intelligence – understanding the opportunities available – key sectors, businesses etc. Teacher training – increasing understanding of the operating context and economy Marketing – promoting the range of opportunities available including apprenticeships to schools, young people and parents Governance – developing arrangements to bring together all parties to share experiences and learning System Navigation – providing access to a wide range of national and local resources and materials

Immediate Impact Schools Strategy – Economy and Enterprise Plans now in place, with appropriate resourcing Local Work Programme - gaps in provision identified and solutions developed via collaborative working Quality – rather than quantity – supporting activity that really adds value Mutual Understanding and Respect – the world of education and the world of work now know each other far better Feelgood Factor – an energy, buzz and excitement about the programme

Learning School resources – help schools to prioritise resource to manage ongoing engagement Messaging – need to communicate consistently with parents, governors, staff and partner organisations to support effective decision making Push hard – challenge the status quo and encourage creativity and innovation Academic versus vocational – press for parity Make it easy – all parties need an easier life – LEPs can do this Be Ambitious – a lot can be achieved with limited funding

Unexpected Benefits Autistic students promoting to employers the benefits of employing young people with autism Curriculum development in business studies by providing local business case studies Apprentice Ambassadors confidence rocketed through the development programme Schools focus groups really helped shape marketing and publicity activity Enterprise Advisers providing leadership development training to young school leaders