Friday, 14 April 2017
BETTER LEARNERS, BETTER WORKERS... RELEASING THE ‘WOW FACTOR’!
Business Champions have always been a vital element of the
Cutlers’ 'Better Learners, Better Workers' (BLBW) scheme. They support and
mentor their groups of ambassadors during the two year programme, helping them to
access a high quality world of work (WOW) programme, and enable them to develop the
essential skills and attributes required to thrive and succeed at school and in
the world of work.
Thursday, 13 April 2017
THE CUTLERS' ‘BETTER LEARNERS, BETTER WORKERS’ PROGRAMME …RELEASING THE WOW FACTOR!
The Cutlers' ‘Better Learners, Better Workers’ (BLBW)programme is going from strength to strength. We are now working with the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) who are supporting the further development of programmes in Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham schools and academies. We have also secured matched funding from the Arts Council England via Cape UK to support the further development of the BLBW Arts and Culture strand over the next two years.
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
THE ONTARIO SKILLS PASSPORT!
The Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) provides clear descriptions of Essential Skills and work habits important for success in work, learning and life. Learners can use the OSP tools and resources to assess, build, document and track their skills in classroom, cooperative education and other experiential learning opportunities, volunteer and extracurricular activities.
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
THE NEW WORK MINDSET!
We have known for a long time that the way we work will be increasingly affected by three global economic forces; automation, globalisation and collaboration. If we want young people to capitalise on these opportunities and navigate the challenges brought by these changes, they need a set of transferrable employability, enterprise and world of work skills.
Monday, 3 April 2017
KEEPING YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGED IN LEARNING!
This important NFER report outlines strategies to keep students engaged in learning. Importantly this isn't simply about young people who are at risk of becoming NEET and should lie at the heart of provision for all young people...
TOP TIPS FROM NFER!
NFER produced a brilliant resource which should be read by all senior leaders in schools and colleges. It reinforces the fact that meaningful experience of the world of work needs to be part of an entitlement for all young people. These top tips are at the heart of the Cutlers' 'Better Learners, Better Workers' programme.
WE MUST ALL BE BETTER LEARNERS AND BETTER WORKERS!
I had a great week, last week, working with some really amazing people in Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham...
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