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