COLLABORATIVE WORKING TO IMPROVE EDUCATION OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF EXCLUSION Presented by Eileen Sheerin and Helen McAndrew

Background FOR ASHCROFT Ashcroft School were aware that there was a big transition for students leaving school and starting at college or Post 16 placement. The school decided to look for suitable premises for a construction centre to bridge this gap for some students. Unfortunately, this was a slow process due to difficulty finding these premises and securing the lease. We also struggled to find suitable staff with the knowledge and skills to work with the type of young people we felt would benefit from this service . Following the successful start up of this service, we then realised that there was a further need to broaden the curriculum on offer. We were then given the opportunity to tender for a KS3 provision and also a KS4. Background

Background FOR MSPRU Why did we need to consider an alternative provision? What was the tender process? How long to set up? Statistics for YP at risk of permanent exclusion How many other alternative providers? How many YP wanting vocational provision.

Challenges Sourcing suitable premises. Recruiting skilled staff within timescales. Getting to know Policies and Procedures Honesty and transparency SLT support The use of fixed term exclusion Constantly changing Cohort KS3 KS4

Why does it work? Students have a sense of belonging Nurturing Environment Experienced skilled staff at the MSPRU and our provision Relevant and accessible qualifications Pastoral support – home and MSPRU Popularity of courses MSPRU staff support Transparent, honest and open discussions Speed of response for referrals Being honest at joint reviews LA need to know about and respond to this type of provision

Improved Pupil outcomes Increased attendance Access to relevant qualifications Improved employability and Industry links Growth in confidence and self esteem Greater choices of Post 16 pathways More focused aspirations MSPRU getting YP in to the right provision Statutory assessment at KS3 to ensure right moves Sharing network and partnerships

Success criteria How many YP avoided exclusion? Economics of using an alternative provider. Overcoming pitfalls and challenges

Shared resources Skills sharing and supported improvement Access to each others training and some policies Careers advice information and guidance Therapeutic specialists Transport provision

Next steps Improve the KS3 resource Develop a KS2 resource Extend provision of KS4 Review and replicate the model

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