ms barbara woods and ms ronnie ward, from sir bernard lovell school

THE KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP 14 – 19 PATHFINDER

Ronnie Ward Business Links ManagerKingswood Partnership

Barbara WoodsAsst Head CPD/TS ManagerSir Bernard Lovell School

THE KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP 14 – 19 PATHFINDER

50% of Principal Learning must be “applied”

Two key components:•The Employer Engagement Model•Diploma Employer Consultative Forums

Diploma Employer Engagement

THE KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP 14 – 19 PATHFINDER

Kingswood Partnership Business Links

Employer Engagement Model

THE KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP 14 – 19 PATHFINDER

Examples of Employer Engagement

Employer examples of professional practice, systems and equipment

Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity Policies

14-19 mentoring within a managed learning environment

Engineering Diploma Student Voice, Finance Academy

Learning partnerships Visits and mock interviews

Employer presentations and workshops CV writing

Work experience Block WEX and other employer supported learning activities

Expert input into shared resource development “4 Project”, case studies

Employer professional development “Pitching” presentations, building a library of resources

Teacher Professional Development Job shadowing industry buddies, industry mentors

THE KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP 14 – 19 PATHFINDER

• A single point of contact through our Business Links Manager• Established and shared protocols, systems and strategies• Good professional development for your staff• Education institutions and employers all working to industry

standards• Students better informed and prepared for relevant employment

sector• Employer participation in learning events made easy• Exposure to a potential audience of over 7000 students

Some benefits of working with the Kingswood Partnership

THE KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP 14 – 19 PATHFINDER

Diploma Employer Engagement The Future

Long term relationships 2 way process Community and commercial interests complementary

THE KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP 14 – 19 PATHFINDER

Preparing Trainees

Knowledge and understanding Teaching styles Workplace knowledge

THE KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP 14 – 19 PATHFINDER

Implications for Training Schools

Working with HEIs to support training Centres for research Training mentors Providing support for other schools Supporting employer placements