1. fusion Hairdressing Academy

2. Fusion’s History Shop at 165 High Street Gorleston
Established for 17 years
Currently employs 30 staff
Always trained our own people
Saturday girls start at the age of 14
L'Oreal colour Trophy finalists 2003, 2009 and 2011and 2013
LSC Norfolk Apprentice business of the year 2004
LSC modern Apprentice small business of the year 2004
Great Yarmouth Spirit of enterprise investor in young people winner 2015
Great Yarmouth Spirit of Enterprise Investor in Young people Winner 2016
Great Yarmouth Spirit of Enterprise Best Business Idea Award 2016

3. fusion Hairdressing Academy was Launched in September 08
Target year 10 and 11 Students
Schools in Great Yarmouth Area

4. Academy caters for up to 10 students per day
Each Class has a half day per week
Academy runs 5 days per week
Optional Saturday Assistant work Possible
Professional Mentoring

5. Core Curriculum
All Students to study at school for a minimum of Five GCSE’s, these to include :-
English Language and Literature
Science
Mathematics
Others accordingly to the talents of the student and expertise of the school
These subjects are deemed as necessary to compliment this vocational subject, Students also need to come with the recommendation of the school and with a 90%+ attendance pattern.

6. Aims of Course Improve students aspirations.
Bridge the “skills gap” within our local labour market.
Increase the number of Students leaving school with qualifications, including Vocational Qualifications.
Provide a progression route to Further/Higher
Education and to the workplace.
Improve attendance rates and reduce exclusions from Schools

7. Impact of work-related learning on 14-16 age group:-
Short and long term motivation
Improved self-esteem and self-confidence
Raised aspirations
Increased skills for enterprise and employability
Skills for life long learning
Relevance of their work in school to the world of work
Raised expectations on employees, working practices and environments and rights and responsibilities.

8. The Programme is designed to introduce:-
Induction Schedule
Customer Satisfaction
Shampooing
Client care
Product Knowledge
Treatments
Health and safety (Including Manual handling)
Toning
Blow drying

9. Whilst on this programme students achieve:-
Academic Qualifications via GCSE’s (Via School)
Vocational Qualifications Via NVQ (Fusion) accountable on school league tables.
Employability skills and Awards via:-
Health and safety
Life Skills
Preparation for employment units 3 & 4
Basic health and hygiene certificate

10. Schools Role in the programme
Schools role is vital in continuing to help students gain academic qualifications in subjects relevant to all areas of work.
Students complete GCSE’s in English, Mathematics and other GCSE’s subjects according to the talents of the student and expertise of the school.
Schools help in co-ordination of the whole course as well as providing pastoral care & administrative procedure

11. Fusions Commitment Provide full training facilities.
Make students aware of the importance of gaining Maths and English for work ready qualifications.
Provide mentoring for each student.
Provide full NVQ level 2 training.
Work closely with Schools, attendance etc.
Work closely with colleges for NVQ assessments.
Assess students on site with our own assessors.
Fully assess all students with a view to full time employment

12. Students Commitment To attend Fusion on their given day.
Attend for the given hours.
Provide own personal equipment.
Behave in and adult and responsible way whilst at Fusion.
Agree to take part in all training activities.
Dress smartly or in Fusion’s uniform style.

13. Post – 16 Progression
Students have the opportunity to start NVQ’s early and to use it as a vehicle through which they can access college and post – 16 apprenticeships.
By the end of year 11 students will have the opportunity of :-
Maintaining their vocational area and progress further.
Transferring to another NVQ Course.
Transferring to a modern apprenticeship.
Full time employment in the hairdressing industry.
Possibly continuing in a full time role with Fusion.