There has been extensive investment in developing the material which follows government guidelines. The successful deliverance of Work Related Learning to any 14-19 year old who would benefit from the experience.
The pack will provide essential information and supportive material to assist in facilitating successful Work Related Learning.
In addition all material is supplied through our website allowing you to download the necessary information as and when required. This information is editable allowing personalisation i.e. schools names and logo's to be inserted on all relevant templates.
Section |
Description |
Application |
|---|---|---|
1 |
14 - 19 Information |
Details listing the 14 - 19 agenda. |
2 |
Work Related Policy |
Making Learning Work, Work Related Policy listing aims, objectives and desired outcomes. |
3 |
Making Learning Work Flyers and Brochures |
Examples of material sent out to schools and companies advertising our service and the programme. |
4 |
Stages of Programme |
What schools can expect from the programme. |
5 |
School Contracts |
Example of a formal contract/agreement that is signed by the school before any work takes place. This identifies all terms and conditions of the programme. |
6 |
Material Confidentiality Agreement and Copyright Agreement |
Any material that is given to another party a copyright agreement is signed. |
7 |
Criteria for identifying pupils (examples) |
Examples of criteria for identifying students that the school is considering for the vocational programme. |
8 |
Student Profiles |
A profile must be completed for each student. This identifies the reasons why the student has been selected for a vocational programme. |
9 |
Parental Permission |
Example of a letter sent to parents obtaining permission for students to work towards a vocational course. |
10 |
Data Protection |
Information that is disclosed to a third party relating to any student, must be confidential (and only disclosed if necessary). |
11 |
Advice and Guidance |
Advice and Guidance for students, regarding interview techniques and what is expected of them. |
12 |
Application Forms |
Student Application Forms listing basic details and choices of occupational area. |
13 |
Equal Opportunity Policy |
Example of an Equal Opportunity Policy. |
14 |
Company Profiles |
A profile must be completed for each company placement. This lists contact names and occupational areas they can offer to the student. |
15 |
Company Contracts |
A contract/agreement must be issued to the host company before any work takes place. This identifies all terms and conditions of the programme. However it is not a binding contract -it is more for advice and guidance and lists company responsibilities. |
16 |
Health and Safety Audits |
A full health and safety audit has to be carried out on every host company used. |
17 |
Risk Assessments |
A Risk Assessment has to be carried out on relevant tasks that the students participate in e.g. carrying a box, using a computer etc. |
18 |
Course of Action for the Individual Training Plan |
Guidance notes explaining how to complete an Individual Training Plan (ITP). |
19 |
Individual Training Plan and relevant targets |
Each student receives an Individual Training Plan (ITP) that lists various tasks, goals and target dates. The students work towards these targets during the three terms. |
20 |
Induction Checklist |
The students must complete a comprehensive induction, meeting key members of staff and first aiders, within the company. This must be checked by a third party (e.g. a school representative). |
21 |
Appeals System for the company |
An Appeals System can be followed if the company is not happy with the level of service. |
22 |
Appeals System for the students |
An appeals system can be followed if the student is not happy with the level of service. |
23 |
Attendance Records |
A daily register is kept to monitor students attendance. |
24 |
Fax Sheet or E-mail |
Standard fax sheet. |
25 |
Employers Report |
A full employers report is completed by all host companies at the end of each school term. The information is collected by the school and sent to parents. The targets set are all measurable. |
26 |
Pupil Reaction Sheet |
A Pupil Reaction Sheet is completed by all students at the end of each school term. The information is collected by the school and sent to parents. The targets set are all measurable. |
27 |
Letter or authorisation (photos and publicity of pupils) |
Parental permission is required when using any photographs or publicity material that features the student. |
28 |
Newsletters |
A newsletter is issued to all parties on a termly basis (schools, companies and students), listing all good news stories and good practice. |
29 |
Student Destination Forms |
It is always important to track students when they leave the programme (giving valid reasons). |
30 |
Questionnaire for schools, company and students |
An end of year questionnaire is issued to the schools, companies and students asking for relevant feedback. |
31 |
Guidance for employers, students and parents |
A selection of information and guidance notes for students, employers and parents regarding vocational placements. |
32 |
Legal issues - Fact Sheet 1 Fact Sheet 2 Disclosure |
Legal issues relating to vocational placements e.g. hours of work, what occupational areas students can and cant work within, information relating to disclosure and child employment laws. |
33 |
Other sites/sources of interest/useful contacts |
Directions to other sources of information that may be relevant to this programme. |