1. Foundation Learning Network Hertfordshire 9th June 2016
Training Providers: who we are and what we do Mark Pike, CEO Develop and Chair of Beds, Herts and Milton Keynes Provider Network
Foundation Learning Network Hertfordshire
9th June 2016

2. Known also as….. Commercial & Charitable Provider (CCP)
Work Based Learning Provider (WBL)
Training Provider
Learning Provider
Alternative Training Provider
Independent Training Provider (ITP)

3. Myth busters
Staff are not qualified. It’s all about the money. We don’t hold centre approval for qualifications. We’ll take anyone. We don’t work in education. Not subject to inspection.

4. About Develop Founded in 1996 as a Not for Profit Organisation
We offer:
Coordinated work experience at Key stage 4 & 5
Complimentary curriculum pathway at KS4
Study programme for post 16 learners, inc LLDD
Apprenticeships
Careers Inspiration in Schools
Pre NEET & NEET programmes
CEIAG
Adult provision
Careers Inspiration in Custody

5. Range of Provision Entry to level 4 GCSE maths & English
Functional skills
Vocational areas
Care (Child and Health & Social Care), Beauty, Land based, Motor Vehicle, ICT, Construction, Business
Employability and personal development

6. How are we funded? Education Funding Agency Skills Funding Agency
Local Authority
European Social Funds (ESF)
Schools
Health Care Trusts
Social Services
Individuals

7. Working in Partnership
Over 40 secondary schools
Schools in Beds Borough
Shared approach to OTLA (Observation of Teaching and Learning Assessment)
Developing a common approach
Referral
Behaviour management
Quality assurance of Providers
CPD opportunities
Supporting destination measures

8. Why bother?
Hi Sorry for the late . I know you asked for feedback on NAME and my experience of First Place Training. I cannot express my appreciation of what you did for NAME last year. Not only did you discover that NAME had dyslexia and dyspraxia, but you helped him to achieve his Functional skills level 2.  NAME is now at Shuttleworth college and is at last doing the course he wanted to do. Thank you again Regards Parent

9. Why bother?
Our son was referred to First Place Training during his last year at Name of School as he was struggling to keep up with academic requirements.   He was suffering in silence as he was subsequently diagnosed with dyslexia and was referred to CAMH due to depression and anxiety.  All throughout this period in his life the support and understanding shown to us all as a family by First Place was second to none.  I cannot thank all of the staff enough for their perseverance and patience whilst he was attending.  He has now come out of the centre with ICT, English and Maths qualifications and has now been offered an apprenticeship as a site supervisor, ironically at a school, which he is looking forward to starting in September.  I would not hesitate in recommending First Place Training to any parent or carer.