Learning Visits

Sheffield 14-19 Introductory Learning Visits Programme

Learning for Life is the city’s learning network and was established to better match the curriculum to the skills needs of the local economy and in anticipation of the proposed 14-19 reforms. In the last two years Learning for Life has created a city-wide 14-19 curriculum framework that has enabled more than 7,000 Key Stage 4 students to pursue at least one vocational qualification. Learning for Life is featured in the DfES 14-19 Implementation Plan.

Learning Visits will provide an opportuntiy to examine and discuss
- Sheffield’s 14-19 curriculum framework
- partnership working that delivers a coordinated 14-19 learning offer and pooled funding in support of this
- the effective engagement of local employers in supporting, sponsoring and delivering learning

Dates of Learning Visits
For information about future learning visits please contact Suky Nahal.

Location

The Source at Meadowhall, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA.

Programme

9.30 - Registration and coffee
10.00 - Overview – delivering the learning offer through partnership working and an integrated resource plan
10.20 - Curriculum framework and delivery mechanisms covering:

- learning pathways in Business Languages (NVQ), Construction, Engineering, Creative and Digital Industries, Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Catering, Leisure and Tourism, Retail and Customer Service
- differentiated programmes at entry, foundation, level 2 and level 3
- aligned timetabling for 14-16 off-site provision
- effective tendering, contracting and charging for the annual programme of off-site provision
- robust and comprehensive quality assurance processes and an one stop shop for all referrals to off-site
provision

11. 20 - Break
11. 30 - Employer engagement covering:

- sector intermediaries and sector support networks
- classrooms in the workplace
- sponsorship
- collaborative design and delivery of learning pathways

12.00 - Lunch and networking
12.45 – 1600 Sector showcases

Participants are invited to choose from two of the following (transport available):
- Advanced Manufacturing– South Yorks Engineering Partnership
- 14-16 Business Languages (NVQ)
- Catering -the Sheffield College
- Construction – Construction Design Centre
- Digital Applications – DSY
- Health and Social Care – In Touch Care
- Retail – The Source at Meadowhall

As a follow up to an Introductory Learning Visit the Learning for Life team can work with partnership to support local priorities and replicate any part of the Learning for Life framework in your area.

To request further details or to book an Introductory Learning Visit contact

Suky Nahal
Sheffield City Council
Derwent House, 6th Floor
150 Arundel Gate
Sheffield, S1 2JY
Tel: 0114 293 0848
Email: suky.nahal@sheffield.gov.uk