Young People

Moving On Up Project
This project aims to help young people who have been in care into gaining their first job. One young person who has taken part said:

‘The Moving On Up’ course was one of the best things I’ve done because now I’m in a job that I love, doing my nvq level 3 in child care and getting paid a wage (which helps). I got all the support I needed to get where I am today. Cheryl has helped me so much and I would like to tell anyone to do this course because it’s good, it’s not like school/college, it’s fun. Thank you all (mostly Cheryl)

Vocational Case studies

Pupil A
Pupil A took part in the following qualification programmes at YASY and Notschool.
Adult literacy - Level 1
Expressive Art - Level 1
ASDAN Gold - PHSE
ASDAN Silver - PHSE
NCFC Intermediate - IT
The course took place 2 days per week on a Tuesday & Thursday.
In the future Pupil A is interested in taking a post 16 Training Programme at NACRO. Attending YASY gave him something positive to focus on each week, where he felt valued and had a goal for the future.

Pupil B
Pupil B undertook Sports Studies at Sheffield United Academy. The qualifications she completed were:
Key Skills - Numeracy Level 1
Key Skills - Literacy Level 1
ASDAN - Activities Award
Junior Football Organisers Award
First Aid
Step into Sport Award – Bronze
This course took place on one day per week. Pupil B has overcome numerous problems in her life and going to the academy has helped her to gain confidence and believe in herself again. Pupil B is now able to focus on her future and has been successful in getting a place at Hillsborough College commencing September 2006.

Pupil C
Pupil C is undertaking a Sports Studies course at Sheffield United Academy. He has undertaken the following qualifications:
Junior Football Organisers Award
First Aid
This course takes place on 1 day per week. He hopes to go to Hillsborough College in September 2006. He has attended this placement since September 2005, with an excellent attendance record. He has grown in confidence whilst he has been there and was a valued member of the group.

Pupil D
Pupil D is undertaking a Child Care course at Sheaf Training. The qualification she has gained is: Preparing For Work In The Care Sector. This course takes place on 1 day per week. Pupil D tried various provision when she was first referred to the Extended Curriculum Team, and eventually settled really well on the Care programme at Sheaf Training. Her attendance has been good and she was a valued member of the group who welcomed new learners to the group.

Pupil E
Pupil E attended Sprint Training and completed the EdExcel Skills for Working Life Entry qualification. He attended for 2 days a week. He intends to start an Apprenticeship at a large franchise garage next academic year. Pupil E was struggling to comply with school rules. Being involved with the VSP helped him continue at school, whilst also gaining qualification & experience in the profession he wanted to follow.