And Charter PLUS

From Education to Employment Employers were saying that “students are not work ready, they lack the qualities we are looking for.” Young people not aware of what is expected of them in the working world? To recognise achievements and raise aspirations.

How does it work ? Students assessed in the following categories: Key qualities employers say they are looking for CharterCharter PLUS Communication MotivationMotivation, commitment, achievement Professional conduct Attendance/PunctualityTeam work& leadership appearance

Building a portfolio Evidence should be presented in a loose leaf folder and will include: A cover page A table of contents The moderation grade sheet The evidence, with each piece numbered or coded against the five criteria for the Charter and four criteria for Charter PLUS

Success Measures Gold, Silver & Bronze levels in each of five categories: »GOLD8 points »SILVER 5 points »BRONZE 3 points Students: Self assess themselves Moderated by Tutor & Head of Year Given overall level of Gold, Silver or Bronze points = Bronze = Silver 32-40(max) = Gold Evidence can be from both in and out of school

Attendance / Punctuality Standards Gold 98%+ school data, 0 lates excluding proven medical needs, school buses etc Silver 94%+ school data, 1-2 lates excluding proven medical needs, school buses etc Bronze 90%+ school data, 3 lates excluding proven medical needs, school buses etc

Appearance Standards Gold - always wears full uniform to the highest standard, according to school expectations Silver - generally wears full uniform to a good standard Bronze - generally good but sometimes needs to be reminded of the expectation about school uniform

Motivation Standards Gold Persistence and demonstrated high levels of self-motivation Does not give up no matter how hard Initiative and problem-solving skills Able to think flexibly and work within guidelines Able to deal with pressure and think clearly when necessary Silver Work reasonably well under pressure Can follow instructions that are issued Does not readily give up when trying to find answers or solutions Good level of problem-solving skills and has at times displayed an ability to use personal initiative Able to show some degree of flexible thinking Bronze Tries to complete tasks when the answers or solutions are not readily available, but can give up when task is too difficult, and understands the need to show self motivation Can solve problems with clear guidance and some prompting. Is able to set personal goals and work towards these with guidance and support Sometimes finds it difficult to make decisions in pressured situations

Communication Standards Gold Excellent level of communication, both verbal and non verbal Empathy towards people within their working area Focused on performing at a high level Clarify own ideas, concepts or terminology Express personal regard and interest dependent upon the situation Always polite to people and can adapt conversation to suit the situation Shares ideas and can contribute intelligently to discussions Silver Good communication skills both verbal and non verbal Has displayed empathy towards others within the environment they work in. Establishes regular eye contact. Able to follow instructions issued and will ask if unsure. Is polite to peers / staff and can be actively involved in a conversation. Bronze An understanding of good communication skills, both verbal and non verbal. Begun to show empathy towards those they work with. Listens to instructions issued and can follow them. Becomes involved in a conversation and can interject appropriately Is able to find out the relevant information by asking others in order to complete the task.

Professional Conduct Standards Gold Proved to be very reliable, including punctuality and attendance Behaviour has been of an extremely high standard at all times Always able to work safely, and understand the safety needs of others who are working nearby Works well with others and will often take the lead in group situations Silver Demonstrated a good level of reliability, including punctuality and attendance Behaviour is of a very good standard and this allows them to work safely and consider the needs of those around them Able to work with others and will often offer an input into a group Situation Bronze Understands the need to be reliable Shown a good level of attendance and punctuality Able to demonstrate the basic levels of behaviour which allow them to work safely. Can work in a group but tends to avoid taking the lead

Student Evidence Student Grade Tutor Grade Moder ation Grade COMMUNICATIONCan you work as part of a team and communicate with others? Silver 5 MOTIVATIONDo you ask questions and seek advice? Silver 5 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Are you a responsible studentGold 8 ATTENDANCE /PUNCTUALITY Are you attending 95% or more? Gold 8 APPEARANCEDo you wear your uniform to the highest standard? Silver 5 TOTAL POINT SCOREMy overall standard would be…. 31 = SILVER

What’s next ? Students given time to fill in their evidence sheet and grade themselves on intranet Tutors will add their grades Moderated by HOY & Tutors by end of March Moderated by APG and Essex On GCSE results day students receive Gold, Silver or Bronze ‘Employability For Life’ certificate This will be recognised by Essex businesses: EBC, Essex Chamber of Commerce, FSB, ECC, IoD, BITC, Business sponsors

PLUS

Charter PLUS – Professional Conduct Gold 100%+ school data, 0 lates excluding proven medical needs, school buses etc Silver 98%+ school data, 1-2 lates excluding proven medical needs, school buses etc Bronze 95%+ school data, 3 lates excluding proven medical needs, school buses etc

Motivation, Commitment and Achievement Gold has shown persistence and demonstrated sustained levels of self- motivation and a high level of commitment. Works well under pressure. Does not give up. Shows initiative and uses relevant problem solving skills to complete tasks. Can think flexibly, work within guidelines and independently when required. Has shown an excellent level of achievement. Silverhas shown consistency and demonstrated high levels of self-motivation. Works reasonably well under pressure. Follows instructions and does not give up readily. Has shown a high level of achievement. Bronzehas shown a degree of self motivation and a sound level of commitment. Has demonstrated the ability to work under pressure in the short term. Tries to complete tasks when the answers or solutions are not readily available. Has shown a satisfactory level of achievement.

Communication Golddemonstrates excellent communication skills. Shows respect and empathy towards people. Can clarify own ideas, concepts or terminology. Always polite to everyone they interact with and can adapt the method of communication to suit the situation and the audience. Silverdemonstrates good communication skills. Shows empathy towards others. Establishes regular eye contact. Is polite to everyone they interact with and can be actively involved in a conversation to suit the situation and the audience Bronze has displayed an understanding of good communication skills. Has begun to show empathy towards others and establishes regular eye contact. Becomes involved in a conversation and can interject with an appropriate comment or question.

Teamwork and Leadership Gold has shown an enhanced ability to work in a variety of team roles over a sustained period of time. Contributes extremely positively to team situations and understands the needs of the whole team. Has positive relationships with a wide variety of people. Will take the lead in at least two different teams/projects/events over the period covered. Shows drive, determination and the ability to motivate others. Silver has shown ability to work in teams over a sustained period of time. Contributes positively to team situations and understand the needs of the whole team. Has positive relation ships with team members. Will have taken the lead in at least one major project or event and exercised the position with professionalism. Shows drive, determination and regard for others. Bronze is a reliable team member and takes responsibility seriously. Has contribute positively to at least one team situation and formed positive relations with the group. Will have shown drive and determination and regard for others in an activity

Student Evidence Sheet Student Evidence Student Grade Tutor Grade Moderation Grade PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT MOTIVATION COMMUNICATION TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP TOTAL POINT SCORE

Evidence Cross reference form CRITERIA Student Evidence Why the evidence has been included – statement from student Comments from moderator/ employers Professional Conduct Motivation, Commitment, Achievement Communication Teamwork& Leadership TOTAL POINT SCORE