1. How will KCC support schools from September 2012? Skills & Employability Service Central Team: 3 Early Intervention Managers / Curriculum Officer 3 Area Teams: Manager / Participation and Progression Manager / Employment Programme Officer / Support Officer

2. 14-24 Learning, Skills & Employment Strategy 4 Priorities: To raise attainment and skill levels To improve vocational education, training and apprenticeships To increase participation and employment To target support to vulnerable young people

3. 14-24 Learning, Skills & Employment Strategy Key Performance Indicators:  All 16-19 year olds will be able to access and succeed in following an appropriate pathway for education or employment with training to age 18.  The percentage of 17 year olds who achieve a Level 2 qualification including English and mathematics and who go on to achieve a Level 3 qualification by age 19 will increase by 20%.  The number of apprenticeships overall will double and Level 2, 3 and 4 apprenticeships offered in Kent key sectors will increase by 10%.  Kentchoices4U will have expanded to provide high quality information about learning options, apprenticeships and other employment with training, and will provide support for schools in delivering their new responsibility to provide impartial careers advice and guidance

4. Support CEIAG Network – Lead Careers Coordinators www.kentchoices4u.com Nov 5 th Launch - RPA Week Kentchoices Magazine Masterclass programme Kentchoices4u Live March 13/14 2013 National Apprenticeship Week

5. Support RPA: Statutory Guidance 16-19 Study Programme / Funding Review Destination Measure Tracking to 19 Apprenticeships Youth Contract Vulnerable Learners – Hidden Patterns “RONI” Kent & Medway Progression Federation