An overview of Post 16 Provision Kevin Rodger, Head of Skills,

True or False? All young people have to stay in school until they are 18? False – Young people can go into a variety of provision: sixth form, college, apprenticeships, work or volunteering with training.

True or False? More than half of parents and carers have heard of “Raising the Participation Age”. True – a recent study showed that 67% had heard about RPA in one form or another.

True or False? Nationally the biggest stated reason why young people dropped out of learning post-16 was “asked to leave by learning provider”. True

True or False? Parents will be prosecuted if they do not keep young people in learning until they are 18. False – but this was a part of the original recommendation.

True or False? Employers have to provide training for any young person they employ False – employers are encouraged to provide some accredited training.

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Post-16 provision in Suffolk

Post-16 providers and course information

Challenges Geographic coverage and rural accessibility Breadth and quality of the Foundation Learning offer 17 Year old drop out rates Mental Health

Apprenticeships A paid job with training, leading to a package of qualifications which relate to the job. Must last atleast12 months Average salary is £170 per week – increases with the level of Apprenticeship. The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices will be £3.30 from 1 st October. Available all year round; over 1,500 different types of Apprenticeships. Delivered across the county in a variety of job roles.

Different levels of Apprenticeship available Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship Level months Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C Level months Equivalent to 2 A-levels Levels 4,5,6,7 24 months+ Equivalent to foundation degree level+ Plus knowledge, competence, and employability skills

Apprenticeships Suffolk A dedicated team to raise awareness and support young people. Over 1,000 young people registered with the Service this year. Groups workshops, one to one interviews, drop in, assemblies, careers fairs, , web based and telephone support. A matching portal – coming soon.

Apprenticeships Suffolk - Young Person’s Service Resources for young people, schools and advisors. Apprenticeship Vacancies Contact us….. uk

For young people aged (and for young people with Learning Difficulty Assessments up to academic age 25) who want to work, but who need extra help to gain an apprenticeship or job. Last a maximum of six months. A bespoke package build around a work placement, work preparation training and English and Maths. For students aged 19 to 24 a traineeship must provide progression into employment or an apprenticeship

Supporting young people to get into work and progress Universal access Caseworker support and challenge Dedicated Youth Employment Centre Jobcentre Plus An individually tailored service which supports young people from day one of unemployment. Unrestricted access to advice and support. Level of support dependent on need. Support employers taking on a young person. Participation mandatory for young people in receipt of JSA.

Phase 2 – Moving into Greater Ipswich

School Work Clubs Delivered by Tomorrow’s People in 13 Secondary Schools Tailored support to Year 11 students to make a successful transition into post-16 learning and Apprenticeships. Target Groups are those who: Want to go into work based learning, Or have no clear intentions, Or identified as at risk of becoming NEET

School Work Clubs Group sessions will be delivered as structured workshops that centre on employability advice. Employability Level 1 Award where applicable One to one support so that each young person has a tailored approach to their needs Administration time / support built into model to support young people out of allocated school time – into September Summer Engagement: Keeping touch, finalising offers, post-results support

School Work Clubs Copleston Academy Ipswich Academy Northgate Academy Stoke Academy Chantry Academy Westbourne Academy Felixstowe Academy Alde Valley High East Point Academy Ormiston Denes Academy Pakefield High Castle Manor Academy Mildenhall Academy