1. Spring Lane E-Learning College From Concept to Reality

2. Background Objective 1 Funding SYeLP - Inclusion Projects Recognition of need for a programme that would enable: personalised learning short periods of attendance an emphasis on achieving qualifications provision of pastoral care opportunity for social interaction with other young people earlier intervention to prevent complete disengagement earlier transitions back to mainstream access to work experience and work based learning more emphasis on progression

3. Planning Short timescale - October to June Students - who, how, why? Staff recruitment / training Content - what, from where? Technical issues - e.g. compatibility Sourcing and purchasing of equipment Setting up of equipment / installation Monitoring / Reviewing / Evaluating Examining sustainability

4. A bit for the ‘techies’ Apple Macs? - why not Windows based PCs? Learning Platforms / VLEs / Why we love Moodle Software / applications - HOW MUCH?! - Our solutions Getting online - requirements / contracts Help?

5. People involved include …. Steering Group SYeLP CAMEL Group (Collaborative Approach to the Management of E-Learning) E-tutors Spring Lane Staff Extended Curriculum Team Connexions (and of course) Students & Schools

6. Any problems en route? Students / Parent(s) Staffing / Training Perception (of project aims) Communication / Information / Liaison The Technology ‘Tempus Fugit’

7. The students 22 students (over course of activities) 14 x Y11 8 x Y10 17 x male / 5 x female Wide range of circumstances / conditions

8. What we did We provided each student with: An Apple MacMini Computer A19” Monitor Keyboard, Mouse, Printer A broadband connection (15G / month allowance) A telephone landline (where necessary) Access to the Spring Lane E-Learning Platform A personal e-tutor

9. ……and all of a sudden it was actually happening There’s a place where we can go …… www.springlane.org.uk

10. Case Studies ‘Student A’ - A disengaged learner ‘Student B’ - A school phobic ‘Student C’ - A disruptive student ‘Student D’ - A strategic intervention

11. Outcomes Successes …. case studies (+ more) - Qualifications / Destinations Other …. Each different, and varied - very few Y10 students (now Y11) - mostly still actively engaged ……incidentals Development of resources Technical skills / awareness Links with other practitioners - S.Yorkshire e-inclusion projects Spring Lane Learning Platform - http://lp.seclc.nethttp://lp.seclc.net Weblogs for NPSLBA training Online training (child protection) for staff

12. Current state of play …. Continuing with (most of) Y10 students from last year Taking on new students, as appropriate Working closely with mentors, Spring Lane teaching staff, ECT, and Connexions P.A.s Building and developing relationships with schools

13. Where we want to be …. We are now in a position to offer our services to schools www.springlane.org.ukwww.springlane.org.uk is a Moodle based Learning Platform, which has been set up exclusively for use by the students on this programme. It is linked to our Spring Lane TALMOS portal. This enables quick and easy access to student records, work, information and teaching and learning resources, as well as facilitating the easy transfer of students’ work and information. We Can Offer A personalised learning programme to suit the needs of the student Up to three days a week of ‘blended’ online learning Flexibility, to allow for change in circumstances Experienced staff, trained in the use of Learning Platforms Liaison with the home, school and other agencies / providers A range of accredited courses and qualifications Pastoral support and careers guidance for students