1. Mark Pike Training & Development Manager Foundation Learning Event 8 December 2012 Retail

2. Why Retail? Demand from young people Opportunities for employment Recession proof? Versatility Pro-active Sector Skills Council

3. The Early Days Entry to Employment Flexibility Not qualification driven Focus on employment/progression Could accommodate low attainment levels

4. Foundation Learning – The formative years ! No guidance Some guidance Restrictive practice as a result of guidance Change of goalposts Foundation Learning as we now know it 16-19 Study Programme 2013

5. How Retail Evolved Structured around running a retail outlet Provision of Retail Passport Requirements of QCF BTEC City & Guilds Full Curriculum Vocational Qualifications Functional Skills Personal & Social Development Employment placements

6. Retail: Typical learners timetable 8.30 to 9.30 9.00 to 10.30 10.30 to 10.45 10.45 to 12.00 12.00 to 12.30 12.30 to 1.00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.30 MonFunctional Skills ICT To start later in their programme BREAKMaths & English Functional Skills 10.45 am start LUNCH PSD Craig Watling 1-3 pm PSD Craig Watling 1-3 pm Tue Wed9.30 to 4.30 Work placement TBC with employers BREAKWork placement LUNCH Work placement Thu9.30 start Retail Theory BREAKRetail Theory LUNCH Retail Theory Fru

7. Recruitment Referral from Connexions Taster Days Marketing/Advertising Interview Initial Assessment and diagnostics Induction Transfer to Qualification Funding

8. Qualification Breakdown 1 Personal & Social Development Award 4 credits  Personal advancement (4)  Preparing for Work (2)  Working towards goals (2)  Working as part of a group (2)  Developing self (2) Certificate 13 credits  Introduction to Retail (2)

9. Qualification Breakdown 2 Introduction to Retail (9 credits) Discovering the Retail workplace Introduction to looking after customers in a retail environment Introduction to handling stock

10. Employer Involvement Placement day release/block Placement availability is limited What can go wrong? The benefits

11. Progression routes Employment Apprenticeships Progression to next level

12. Successes 80% progression into employment Learners available for peak demands in the sector Attainment of transferrable skills Excellent attendance at the work placement Having a tutor from the sector Broadening learners vocational skills