The Department for Education (DfE) has funded trials to prepare for the RPA over a two year period since 2009 and Lambeth has been successful in coordinating trials over this period.
The Lambeth Pilots are overseen by the RPA-IAG Executive which reports on progress to the 14-19 Executive and Lambeth’s Youth Implementation Board. The same group also informs discussion at the EET Forum (Partnership Group). Governance also comes from the Head of Enterprise and Student Services, Lambeth 14-19 Consortium Coordinator, 14-19 Managers, 14-19 Deputies Group, IAG Forum.
Local day to day management lies with the Operations/Area Manager, Prospects Services, Lambeth Education Manager, Prospects Services, Lambeth and a Lead Careers Adviser, Prospects Services, Lambeth.
In the first year, 2009 – 2010, we prepared for successful delivery of RPA and worked with Lambeth students to trial enhanced impartial IAG which supported KS3 and 4 learners, tutors, parents/carers, young people in jobs without training and EET providers.
Work took place Elmgreen and Lilian Baylis Schools and Lambeth College covering a wide range of enhanced information, advice and guidance activities such as road shows, city walks, visits to employers, post 16 tours, workforce development, learners’ engagement and evaluation.
The pilot raised awareness of RPA and progression routes for young people. Employers, parents, teachers and other professionals are all involved. Also, the Lambeth RPA Team is supporting parent ambassadors to communicate key messages, and personal tutors to mentor young people.
Samples of input from Lambeth’s Phase One Trial:
1. Post 16 Tour
Over forty Year 11 students from Elmgreen School took part in a post 16 tour of London South Bank University, the new Lambeth College Sixth Form Centre and Nacro (a local training provider). They experienced subject taster sessions and a spot of basketball with student ambassadors and found out about local education and training. Feedback from the students was very positive, with comments such as, “My favourite part was the presentation on a day in the life of a university student”. Comments from tutors were also favourable, “I think the visit was very useful and informative for the young people, and set them thinking about what they might want to do after Year 11.”
2. Diploma Roadshow for Moving Up week
A Diploma Roadshow took place for two hundred South Lambeth students from Bishop Thomas Grant School, Dunraven, The Elmgreen School, La Retraite and St Martin-in-the-Fields High School for Girls. The objectives were to raise awareness of the 14-19 Reforms, the diploma qualifications, RPA and impartial IAG (information, advice and guidance); help students in their next step decisions and equity of access to provision relevant to their needs; help young people explore new opportunities and qualifications to assist them in making successful transitions.
The show featured a combined structured and open focus. As part of its Year 9 Options Programme, the host school, Elmgreen opted to have all its Year 9 pupils attend through a structured format. Visiting students had an open set-up. Exhibitors on sire comprised three Roadshow information sites - Excite; Explore; Engage; Connexions; Lambeth’s 14-19 Consortium.
A hundred and twenty students completed evaluation forms and the majority of them felt the event was very informative and enjoyable.
38% of pupils thought the event was “Excellent.”
53% of pupils thought the event was “Good.”
9% of pupils thought the event was “Satisfactory.”
For a more detailed report, please see the attached report “RPA Moving Up Activity“- create link
The need for more cost effective, high quality and personalised information, advice and guidance for young people, particularly the younger age group who will be the first to be affected by the change, came through strongly in the pilot.
The success of our Phase one the trial has led to the award of a second contract to Lambeth for 2010 – 2011. In this year we are building on good practice and looking at solutions to encourage full participation, particularly for young people who might drop out of education, training or employment. In addition, we are developing employer engagement, working with the National Apprenticeships Service and using integrated youth support services to support young people
The Department for Education (DfE) has funded trials to prepare for the RPA over a two year period since 2009 and Lambeth has been successful in coordinating trials over this period.
The Lambeth Pilots are overseen by the RPA-IAG Executive which reports on progress to the 14-19 Executive and Lambeth’s Youth Implementation Board. The same group also informs discussion at the EET Forum (Partnership Group). Governance also comes from the Head of Enterprise and Student Services, Lambeth 14-19 Consortium Coordinator, 14-19 Managers, 14-19 Deputies Group, IAG Forum.
Local day to day management lies with the Operations/Area Manager, Prospects Services, Lambeth Education Manager, Prospects Services, Lambeth and a Lead Careers Adviser, Prospects Services, Lambeth.
In the first year, 2009 – 2010, we prepared for successful delivery of RPA and worked with Lambeth students to trial enhanced impartial IAG which supported KS3 and 4 learners, tutors, parents/carers, young people in jobs without training and EET providers.
Work took place Elmgreen and Lilian Baylis Schools and Lambeth College covering a wide range of enhanced information, advice and guidance activities such as road shows, city walks, visits to employers, post 16 tours, workforce development, learners’ engagement and evaluation.
The pilot raised awareness of RPA and progression routes for young people. Employers, parents, teachers and other professionals are all involved. Also, the Lambeth RPA Team is supporting parent ambassadors to communicate key messages, and personal tutors to mentor young people.
Samples of input from Lambeth’s Phase One Trial:
1. Post 16 Tour
Over forty Year 11 students from Elmgreen School took part in a post 16 tour of London South Bank University, the new Lambeth College Sixth Form Centre and Nacro (a local training provider). They experienced subject taster sessions and a spot of basketball with student ambassadors and found out about local education and training. Feedback from the students was very positive, with comments such as, “My favourite part was the presentation on a day in the life of a university student”. Comments from tutors were also favourable, “I think the visit was very useful and informative for the young people, and set them thinking about what they might want to do after Year 11.”
2. Diploma Roadshow for Moving Up week
A Diploma Roadshow took place for two hundred South Lambeth students from Bishop Thomas Grant School, Dunraven, The Elmgreen School, La Retraite and St Martin-in-the-Fields High School for Girls. The objectives were to raise awareness of the 14-19 Reforms, the diploma qualifications, RPA and impartial IAG (information, advice and guidance); help students in their next step decisions and equity of access to provision relevant to their needs; help young people explore new opportunities and qualifications to assist them in making successful transitions.
The show featured a combined structured and open focus. As part of its Year 9 Options Programme, the host school, Elmgreen opted to have all its Year 9 pupils attend through a structured format. Visiting students had an open set-up. Exhibitors on sire comprised three Roadshow information sites - Excite; Explore; Engage; Connexions; Lambeth’s 14-19 Consortium.
A hundred and twenty students completed evaluation forms and the majority of them felt the event was very informative and enjoyable.
38% of pupils thought the event was “Excellent.”
53% of pupils thought the event was “Good.”
9% of pupils thought the event was “Satisfactory.”
For a more detailed report, please see the attached report “RPA Moving Up Activity“- create link
The need for more cost effective, high quality and personalised information, advice and guidance for young people, particularly the younger age group who will be the first to be affected by the change, came through strongly in the pilot.
The success of our Phase one the trial has led to the award of a second contract to Lambeth for 2010 – 2011. In this year we are building on good practice and looking at solutions to encourage full participation, particularly for young people who might drop out of education, training or employment. In addition, we are developing employer engagement, working with the National Apprenticeships Service and using integrated youth support services to support young people