1. WP3 UK sample 46 teacher/trainer questionnaires ICT learner group of 10 - focus group Bath Chamber of Commerce discussions (300 members) Connexions West interview

2. National priorities & actions New Challenges, New Chances - Government VET strategy – includes improving English, Maths, ICT, job seeking & apprenticeships Hayes review to investigate ways to improve the professional status of the further education and skills workforce CBI involvement – Fulfilling potential: careers advice & work experience

3. Headlines ‘22.5% 1.04M youth unemployment’ Studio schools set to triple ‘Get better at teaching Maths’ -RSC training for apprenticeship & vocational tutors “Literacy progress has stalled “– Ofsted

4. Learner needs-teacher view 1.Literacy & communications – 175 2.Interpersonal - 165 3.Learning to learn – 165 4.Job seeking - 164 5.ICT – 153 6.Numeracy - 152 7.Entrepreneurship - 116 8.Use of foreign languages – 91 weighted score

5. Learners’ views

6. Learners’ views on needs Course content relevant to workplace Know what employers are looking for Good communication & technology skills Positive approach & self motivation Experience in workplace e.g. apprenticeships Help with CVs, letters, references, job seeking Extra lessons in Maths, spelling, health & safety, pronunciation, what to wear

7. Disadvantaged learner needs Literacy & help with communication Interpersonal within workplace Problem solving Additional time and 1:1 support Realisation you need to earn success Resources, equipment English for speakers of other languages Supportive partnerships, community projects

8. Employer needs Mixed views from teachers re whether employer needs taken into account Positive attitude & approach to work Language and numeracy Communication within organisation & team working Understanding ICT concepts to apply to particular system

9. Life skills in curriculum 1.Literacy & communications – 153 2.Interpersonal - 148 3.ICT – 142 4.Learning to learn - 128 5.Job seeking - 126 6.Numeracy - 124 7.Entrepreneurship - 85 8.Use of foreign languages – 50 weighted score

10. Teacher view vs. curriculum

11. Teacher skill levels & needs Life skills delivered by specialists 41% Non specialist teachers lack skills Would you ask a plumber to teach your kids maths? Time & resource – some perceive as an extra Learner interest - exams not relevant to course

12. What works well? Relating life skills to course and workplace Speakers from vocational areas Identify individual’s life skill needs & tailor delivery Use industry examples & role play Separate sessions Employer feedback on learner performance Manager support & teacher involvement

13. Current life skills training 41% yes but only a little 33% no training 26% don’t know

14. Delivery of teacher training 1.Face to face training – 148 weighted score 2.Exchanging experience with professionals – 139 3.Individual study - 130 4.Research - 124 5.Seminars or workshops – 121 6.E-learning or blended learning - 106 7.International partnerships & projects – 94

15. WP3 EU priorities - employability Youth on the move European skills passport/CV/languages http://www.europeunit.ac.uk/sites/europe_unit 2/europe_2020_strategy/youth_on_the_move.c fm