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Work Related Learning> The LEACAN Work Related Learning
Toolkit
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The WRL toolkit is a staff development resource,
designed to support the effective delivery of WRL in schools, collages and
training provider establishments.
The toolkit has been planned collaboratively under
the management of the LEA Curriculum Advisors network ( LEA CAN 14+) with
funding from the Dfes, LEA’s, CIEH, Cfa and FEDA. The toolkit is
essentially an organic document – it continues to grow, as practice in
the use of WRL in local areas develops.
The toolkit is based upon the understanding that WRL
is an essential part of students’ experiences in school, that help
prepare pupils’ for adult life and secure progression to future
learning, training and/or employment. The toolkit is based upon the
following principles that underpin effective WRL :
- WRL
is for all students of all abilities. There should be some WRL for
all students and more for some
- WRL
includes out of school activity that underpins students’ experience
of the school curriculum
- Staff
development is at the centre of provision
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Contents:
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The toolkit consists of an introduction and five sections ( A-E) which
provide guidance upon implementation of WRL in school, college and
training provider establishments. These documents can only be downloaded from
the South Gloucestershire Intranet ( South Gloucestershire schools only).
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Section P - Preparatory Section: Developing
Work Related Learning
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Intended for use by schools new to WRL
and provides links to other sections in the toolkit. Included in the
section are outline curriculum models for WRL, implications for
introducing WRL and a planning cycle for effective practice. Extensive
information upon careers guidance, including practical models for delivery
are also included.
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Section A: The Management Perspective
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An overview of the issues in introducing, developing
and managing WRL. Support in planning process, rationale/ objectives,
policy writing, as well as roles/ responsibilities and support for staff
development are some of the areas covered in this section. This section
has been updated to include changes to the current 14 to 19 agenda,
funding issues, models of curriculum time allocation, etc. In addition,
link boxes have been updated to signal resources available to support WRL
from Dfes, QCA and elsewhere.
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Section B: Working with external partners
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A practical source of information upon planning tools that support
establishments in promoting
collaborative working arrangements. The section has been updated to
reflect a major change regarding careers information advice and guidance
in line with the Green Paper and the Tomlinson Review. It reflects the
changes through the Increased flexibility Programme and contains updated
information upon resources. Included is a framework for a CPD programme on
guidance at Yr 9, use of ILP’s and what teachers can do to prepare young
people for the World Of Work.
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Section C: Health and Safety
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A factual guide to Health and Safety issued surrounding WRL, as well as
materials to support the development of effective support systems.
Includes guidance on H and S and child protection in connection with the
new Increased Flexibility partnerships. This section has also been updated
to provide a greater focus on extended placements in colleges and with
training providers.
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Section D: Planning the Process
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This section contains information and models for supporting all aspects of
organising and coordinating
WRL for all students at KS4. Planning tools, letters, proformas, recording
and monitoring systems, as well as classroom materials are provided.
Section has been updated to include IFP and ways of working together with
colleges as external partners to develop models of delivery. Included is a
guidance section on a whole school approach to the planning and
preparation of WRL for all.
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Section E: Work Related Learning and
Qualifications
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This section explores the range of qualifications for WRL accreditation,
as well as information upon assessment procedures, staff development and
teaching and learning for WRL. An approved list of qualifications, as of
April 2004 is included and the information is highly accessible!
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Section F: Learning Materials for NVQ Level 1 in Administration
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Learning materials for the above qualification are available upon the
LEACAN website – http:// www.leacan.org.uk
A comprehensive set of student
tasks is available to support the development of knowledge for this
qualification. Materials only available upon the website.
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Further sections will be written, specific to a range
of occupational sectors.
Availability and Copyright
The
toolkit is available as a photocopiable resource: purchasing a copy
provides one paper and one CDROM copy. For more information contact
Carolyn Thomas-White at Learning and School Effectiveness Service.
The
copyright of the materials remains the property of LEACAN 14+.
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