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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

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

10. Any questions?