A Quality Approach to Flexible Learning Opportunities for Schools and Organisations
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Initial Considerations |
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There are identification systems for young people aged 13-19 |
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- range of assessment criteria
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Characteristics Proforma (FLO1). |
- range of partners involved (e.g. Connexions)
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Referral form/ Student Profile (FLO2).
connexions at risk grids |
- links to CAF* process where applicable
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Set Up and Preparation |
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An appropriate package is identified for a young person (taking into account location, delivery style, timings, activities etc). |
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Website:
traffordlearning.
org/14-19 |
- the needs/ interests of a young person are discussed with them
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- a package is customised for a young person
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- aims and learning outcomes are agreed and targets are set with a young person
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My Targets (FLO3). |
- an SLA (where it is a CYPS provision) or a contract is put in place
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Guidelines to Contracting (FLO4).
Sample SLA (FLO5). |
- key information is clarified including supervision at lunchtime,any specialist equipment,travel arrangements
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- expectations and communication systems are agreed including dress,dealing with behaviour incidents,attendance, monitoring of placement and evaluation
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Attendance (FLO6).
Tracking (FLO7).
School policy documents Evaluation (FLO8). |
- key contacts are identified
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- an induction programme is integral and part of the package
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- recognition and accreditation are built into the programme as appropriate and next steps are considered
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See Awarding Body website e.g. ASDAN Youth Award Scheme. www.asdan.co.uk |
- parental agreement is obtained and parental involvement is sought
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Parent Agreement Form (FLO9). |
- all minimum recommendations relating to Health & Safety and welfare are met
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Form OSV-IPI (FLO10).
All HSWForms |
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Preperation for the activity takes place |
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Example linked to Extended Work Experience (FLO11) |
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A profile on a young person is completed and a risk assessment of their support needs is undertaken |
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5 step risk assessment (FLO12)
Student Profile (FLO2) |
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An opportunity for the provider to visit the school is discussed |
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A position statement is taken with a young person at the begining and end of the provision |
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(FLO13) |
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On the Programme |
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There is a regular review of progress and feedback and this is discussed with the young person and other key people |
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Guidance notes for the Quality Assurance of 14-16 Provision (short Course) (FLO14) or provider document |
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| Regular visits /monitoring takes place by the school - the quality of teaching and learning monitored |
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(FLO8) |
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| An evaluation of the impact on a young person is undertaken from a provider/ school / young person's perspective |
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(FLO13) |
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Next steps are discussed with a young person, intergration and progression are considered |
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Feedback to stakeholders, e.g. parents, staff, provider, takes place |
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