A flexible approach to Student Apprenticeship

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A flexible approach to Student Apprenticeship

• Lesley James

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What do we mean by student apprenticeship?

• Students choose a vocational pathway.
• They have the opportunity to complement the
  GCSE route by either taking either work based
  qualification or an Applied GCSE. Choice of
  qualification to match the students needs.
• Additional courses or projects running
  alongside their option such as business
  mentoring, ASDAN youth award, experience of work
  which which may contribute to an employability
  award.

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What the model intends to do

• Complement and enhance the existing curriculum
  not replace.
• Have a mixture of learning programmes so that
  students are able to combine a wide range of
  subjects and skills that meet their interests and
  aspirations.
• Give an experience of work that can be delivered
  with the aid of employers or local training
  provider.

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What the model intends to do

• Have vocational routes available for all students
  across the ability range with clear progression
  routes.
• Students may follow part or all of the model a
  range of possibilities.

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Aims of the LID project

• Bridge the gap for students who would otherwise
  not access level 3 qualifications.
• Expand the student apprenticeship to other
  schools in North Hertfordshire.
• Include a route for Modern Apprenticeship at 16
  and avoid drop out.
• Provide enhanced and impartial guidance.

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Aims continued

• Provide opportunities for experience of work.
• Promote the WRL curriculum and its relationship
  to learning.

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Why is it needed?

• The apprenticeship will enable students to make
  an informed choice of progression by
• Supporting students to manage their learning and
  training.
• Building students confidence and capability for
  success in the adult and working life.
• Give students the opportunity to continue
  progression post 16 whether it is Modern
  Apprenticeship, further or higher education.

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Objectives

• To provide students aged 14-19 with a broad base
  of vocational knowledge and understanding.
• To involve employers in supporting the learning
  of students.
• Student apprenticeship as a transition route.
• To support collaboration between schools,
  training providers, local colleges and employers.

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How are we going to make it happen?

• Curriculum time in schools/college/training
  provider with a common timetable. Collaborative
  working.
• Work towards a clear vocational pathway that all
  schools can work with.
• Each school have a named co-ordinator to work
  with key partners.
• Flexibility in qualifications.

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How are we going to make it happen?

• Business links established. Develop closer
  working relationships between education and the
  local business community.
• Training provider to set up a suitable programme
  for an experience of work and enterprise.
• Establish work placements for students.
• Integrate key/ICT/CEG skills into the model.