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Government Strategy & Legislation on Participation Updated
In 2009 the Labour Government made the decision to raise the education leaving age for young people from 16 to 17 in 2013 and 18 in 2015. The aim is to ensure that every young person up to the leaving age participates in education or training even if employed.
Further information on Raising the Participation Age can be found here:
See also this document and the DFE website:
The current Government is continuing with this strategy. A consultation is being carried out on certain operational issues related to RPA. The consultation can be accessed here:
Development work is being implemented in a phased way with Phase 3 commencing in 2011. Certain Local Authorities have been acting as trial areas including Hertfordshire. Phase 3 widens involvement to more Local Authorities in England.
Education Select Committee's Report
The Education Select Committee has completed an inquiry looking at existing levels of participation by young people in education and training and preparations for the raising of the leaving learning age.
The inquiry had asked for written evidence addressing the following points:
- What impact the Education Maintenance Allowance has had on the participation, attendance, achievement and welfare of young people and how effective will be the Discretionary Learner Support Fund in replacing it
- What preparations are necessary, for providers and local authorities, for the gradual raising of the participation age to 18 years and what is their current state of readiness
- What impact raising the participation age will have on areas such as academic achievement, access to vocational education and training, student attendance and behaviour, and alternative provision.
Hertfordshire Strategy
In Hertfordshire the strategy is being managed by the 14-19 Strategy and Commissioning Team. The strategic overview is provided by the Strategic Partnership Group, whilst operational issues are discussed at the Raising the Participation Age Project Board.
The Project Board members are as follows:
Raising the Participation Age Project Board |
Anna Morrison |
Hertfordshire Provider Network |
Tel: 07969 023 642
Email: anna@AMCSuk.com |
Barbara Rumble |
Knowledge & Information Manager, Youth Connexions Hertfordshire, HCC |
Tel: 01438 843 686
Email: barbara.rumble:hertscc.gov.uk |
Jo McKerrow |
Project Coordinator, HCC |
Tel: 07787 151 892
Email: jo.mckerrow@hertscc.gov.uk |
Juliet Greely |
14-19 Strategy & Commissioning Manager, HCC |
Tel: 07748 111 459
Email: Juliet.greely@hertscc.gov.uk |
Kay Leach |
14-19 SSE Adviser, HCC |
Tel: 07825 522 565
Email: kay.leach@hertscc.gov.uk |
Leila Borgia |
Project Development Manager, HCC |
Tel: 01992 901 539
Email: Leila.borgia@hertscc.gov.uk |
Tim Edwards |
IAG Manager, Youth Connexions Hertfordshire, HCC |
Tel: 07768 536 729
Email: tim.edwards@hertscc.gov.uk |
Martin Sipsma |
14-19 Support Officer, 14-19 Team, HCC |
Tel: 01438 845 053
Email: martin.sipsma@hertscc.gov.uk |
Mary Hurlstone |
14-19 Progression Manager, 14-19 Team, HCC |
Tel: 07785 594 701
Email: mary.hurlstone@hertscc.gov.uk |
Peter Cabon |
Director Education & Advisory Services, WENTA |
Tel: 08453 710 891
Email: PeterCabon@wenta.co.uk |
Simon Gentry |
Business Manager, Youth Connexions Hertfordshire, HCC |
Tel: 01992 901 537
Email: simon.gentry@hertscc.gov.uk |
Phase 3 Project Plan
Phase 2 Project Plan
NEET Strategy
A Hertfordshire strategy for those who are not currently in employment, education or training is currently being developed.
Apprenticeship Strategy
A Hertfordshire strategy for the promotion of apprenticeships in the county is currently being developed.
We have produced a Phase 2 Evaluation Report for the Department for Education
You may find this presentation to Heads of Hertfordshire 6th Forms a useful introduction to RPA in the context of Hertfordshire.
Trial Areas
This map identifies which local authorities are involved in Phase 3:
More information about the Phase 1 and 2 Trials can be seen here:
Hertfordshire Activity/Events
Events Run during 2011 |
14-19 Partnership Conference 2011
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Hertfordshire
15 Nov 2011 |
The aim of the conference will be to inform and challenge thinking on the education and training world post Wolf and the future key developments which will impact the 14-19 (up to 25 for LLDD) age group.
The conference will include speakers such as Ken Spours from the Institute of Education, from DFE and the County Council as well as professionally led workshops on Apprenticeships, IAG, Changes in the Curriculum, UTC, Foundation Learning, Changes to Funding and LLDD.
Venue: Hertfordshire Development Centre, Stevenage
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Future Fairs 2011
In 2011 local Strategic Area Partnership Groups are arranging Future Fairs in their area to help young people decide on their future careers and education. |
Welwyn Hatfield and East Hertsmere
10 Oct 2011 |
Future Fair is the Careers Fair for Secondary Schools and Academies in the Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and East Hertsmere area.
Aimed at young people in Years 8 (Stanborough)/Year 9 (Other schools) to Year 13 and also their parents/carers the event will provide a good opportunity to meet employers, higher education, further education and apprenticeship providers as well as talk to careers professionals about future career opportunities.
Time: 5.30 - 8.00PM
Venue: University of Hertfordshire' |
St Albans |
There will be no Future Fair run this year |
South East Hertfordshire |
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Dacorum |
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South West Hertfordshire
19 Oct 2011 |
The Careers Fair is for all Schools and Academies in the South-West Hertfordshire area (Three Rivers, Watford and west Hertsmere).
With a combination of exhibitors, talks and workshops. Subjects covered include Going into Higher Education, Apprenticeships and Employment.
The event will be split in to two time slots:
- 2.00-4.00 PM
Sixth Form students, Diploma students and groups from Special Schools
- 5.00-8.30 PM
All young people in Years 9-13 with Parents/Carers
Venue: Watford Football Club |
Events Run during 2010 |
Future Fairs 2010 |
Welwyn Hatfield and East Hertsmere
October 2010 |
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St Albans
November 2010 |
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South East Hertfordshire
November 2010 |
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Dacorum
November 2010 |
(Debbie - also DacorumStudent.JPG |
South West Hertfordshire (which focused on STEM)
November 2010 |
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We have also carried out a survey of parents to see how involved they are in their Yr 11 children's decision-making about future career and education choices. |
You can see the survey results here: |
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In addition, this presentation provides further examples of activities in Hertfordshire: |
March 2010 |
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Resources
Induction Pack for locally led delivery projects:
Identify & Planning
In 2009 a set of lesson plans and materials have been produced to help young people identify their future plans. |
Level |
Subject |
Download/Links |
L1 Learners |
What are you thinking of doing |
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L2 learners
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Who Can Help |
Activity Sheet
Wordsearch
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Who Can Help You Decide |
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L3 Learners |
So What can I do? |
Presentation
Lesson Plan
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L4 Learners |
So What Can I Do Bingo Game |
Lesson Plan
Cards & Story
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Level |
Subject |
Download/Links |
Additional materials specifically related to RPA |
Module Famous Now |
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Module My Future Quiz Ppt for Activity Six |
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The various trial areas have developed resources that can be used when LAs plan for raising the participation age. Some of these resources are here: |
Wakefield/Kirklees have developed a workbook which LAs can use to plan for RPA. |
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Sheffield have developed the Vulnerability Index Methodology which is primarily a data tool to support the identification of the most vulnerable young people within an LA area. |
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Case Studies
This is a useful case study on how an Enterprise day can help students focus on their future study/employment choices.
Stephanie says, “I would not have taken up Business Studies if we had not had the enterprise day from Wenta. I am really grateful and really enjoy this subject area. Hopefully one day I will be running my own business”.
Useful Websites/Documents
UCAS Search - 14-19 Courses
Hertschoices - for IAG resources
Channel Mogo - for young people in Hertfordshire
National Apprenticeship Service - for apprenticeship information and vacancies
Department for Education website - for information on participation.
Other useful DFE website pages
Documents New
City & Guilds have carried out a study of young people’s views around education and employment. There are some interesting messages emerging from the report which can be viewed here:
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