Aims

The main aims of the project are:

• To prepare young people for adulthood at 16+
• To provide choices for progression into further education, training, or the workforce
• To enable young people to have an alternative education or practical issues appropriate to their lifestyles
• To provide a stable, caring, structured environment for students which will allow them to grow in self-worth and to develop caring for others.
• To provide a rich curriculum (in line with the National curriculum), which will foster and encourage the student’s enjoyment of education and development to the limit of their academic, physical and practical ability.
• To provide a range of opportunities for full or part-time re-integration into mainstream schooling.
• To develop a mutually supportive network with parents, which will help students at school and in their own family and community.
• To establish and maintain good working relationships and networks with other organisations, agencies and schools to promote and protect the interests of our students and their families

Achievable outcomes are:

• Increased attendance
• Higher levels of motivation and self esteem
• Reduced disaffection and unknown destiny at 16+
• Achievement through accreditation and rewards on “bite sized” pieces of learning

Subjects

What is required to meet the aims and outcomes:

• Adequate levels of staffing
• Assessment of basic skills level
• Administration and communication
• Accreditation
• Transport (mini buses)
• Project Management
• Curriculum development/informal workshops and group work
• Flexibility of staff
• Training of staff

Methods

Delivery of informal learning will be via the following methods:

• Group work
• Discussion
• Research
• Internet
• Workshops
• Role-play
• Individual reflection
• Mind mapping
• Quizzes
• Handouts
• Videos  - audio tape