Bolsover District Council The Skills Pledge Stuart Tomlinson Director of Strategy

WHERE’S BOLSOVER

Comparison of IMD data

Bolsover - local position BDC Corporate target – no area of district within top 10% of most deprived areas by SOA’s in top 10% for employment domain 13 SOA’s in top 10% for low skills Local Area Agreement Basket of indicators year olds NEET 163 – working age qualified to Level 2 or higher Improving skills Vocational skills year olds – 36 supported Level 2 to Level 3 – 2237 supported

The Council’s contribution 607 employees £12m per annum on salaries 9% average turnover Many long serving employees Investor in People gained 2008 Skills Pledge signed 2008

Skills Pledge benefits Integrated People Strategy – to develop our workforce Appraisals – learning and development agreed annually, reviewed every 6 months Core competencies Individual and Team development Improved Staff Morale – Reduced Turnover Improved Development Opportunities Employer of Choice – Commitment to Support Learning Improves Performance & Customer Service

Additional benefits Mentoring – assisting in paperwork for portfolios External funding to support learning plans Sector Skills Council support Demonstrate Leadership and be role model for employers in area

Existing and potential developments Waste management Customer Service – Contact Centres Building Cleaners Street Cleaners Wardens (supported housing) Grounds maintenance Business Administration

Challenges “I know nothing” The darts challenge The word search challenge “Too old to Learn” Stigma ? – identifying basic skills needs

Next steps Engaging Unions Skills audit / Qualifications Calculator Develop targeted Action Plan Local Employment Partnership ? Encourage and support

Final Thought “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever “ Mahatma Gandhi

Thank You ? Questions