Developing the Young Workforce at Balerno October 2018
Aims: What is DYW and why is it a school priority. What does DYW looks like at Balerno. How can parents/carers and the wider Balerno community support the DYW agenda.
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) The context: In December 2014, a joint implementation plan was published as part of Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy. This set out a target of reducing youth unemployment by 40% by 2021.
Skills employers are looking for Problem Solving Skills Organisational Skills Foreign Language Skills Negotiation Skills Leadership Team Working Numeracy Working under pressure Ability to learn and adapt IT and Social Media skills Using initiative and being self motivated
DYW in the past: Work experience Access to the Careers Advisor College options Advice for Guidance staff Limited input which was often targeted.
DYW at Balerno Following the publication of Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy and the Career Education Standard, DYW became a national, local authority and school priority. DYW is part of our School Improvement Plan and is one of our school priorities 2018-2021 Balerno High School has an excellent record for positive and sustained destinations.
DYW at Balerno Shaun Ferguson and myself lead on DYW within the school. Attainment is key, along with developing our young people for the workplace. Our young people need to be able to talk about the skills they have developed as well as the knowledge they have learnt. How are we doing this?
DYW at Balerno World of Work Ambassadors DYW events pre-course choicing Informing pupils and parents/carers on alternative pathways Modern Apprentices FE as a route to HE Careers Fair (2019 at Balerno)
DYW at Balerno Business links – Skyscanner and S2 Art Class 14 week project lead by Katie Simpson in Art and Design Pupils work with the Graphic Design company Skyscanner The project is split between pupils attending the Skyscanner office and their staff coming to school Pupils look for real-life problems encountered by Balerno staff from the staff in the Riverside, Hearts staff, teachers. Pupils develop their ideas for solving the problem, through teamwork and feedback to staff using storyboards and prototypes.
DYW at Balerno Business links – Skyscanner and S2 Art Class Key skills developed: DISCOVER Understand audience and discover problems DEFINE Use research to identify customer problems EXPLORE Lots of ideas around customer problems CREATE Choose solutions that best solve problems and bring ideas to life
DYW at Balerno Business links – Skyscanner and S2 Art Class
DYW at Balerno Working with former pupils in D&M Two former pupils Daniel Macdonald and Gavin Barr who studied at Strathclyde University came to work with the Higher Design and Manufacture class.
STEAM at Balerno Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics An identify area with a skills shortage National priority identified within Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy, including encouraging girls to take these subject and consider these areas as possible career pathways. Following a review of the S1/2 Creativity course, STEAM was implemented to address these national and local priorities. Pupils attend 1 period per week. First block is a rotation around the 4 areas delivering the course Science Maths CDT Art
S2 STEAM – Interdisciplinary learning Entrants for the Game Concept Award must submit an original game idea created by themselves or with a team of up to two other people. For the game idea which is chosen as a winner, you’ll get to meet a top gaming experts who’ll work with you to bring your game to life as you’ve never seen it before! Entries will be judged on gameplay design, creativity and suitability for chosen games platform. It's not required to have good drawing skills to enter the competition, as the entry will be judged on the idea you present to us. The idea is to run this project from December until the beginning of March. Each teacher will have two classes and work through the programme of lessons provided. Pupils will submit the online application form and resources created during the product to support their game.
STEAM club So far pupil have: Made slime Made alien blood that dissolves materials Designed monsters that spew froth Looked at and created optical illusions Built bridges made from spaghetti and marshmallows The next few sessions will: Look at blood splatter patterns and making flying ghosts Create a steady hands buzz game Design a method of protecting an egg from a high drop
DYW and course choicing Multiple DYW events for pupils prior to course choicing to ensure they are informed to make the right choice for their future. Increased number of vocational courses such as: Skills for Work courses – Early Education and Childcare, Travel and Tourism National Progression Awards – Computer Games Design Pupil Support Leaders now track all pupils’ suggested pathways/careers and use this to support them and pass this information to Lisa Coffey to inform the curriculum offer.
How are you help the DYW Agenda? Consider how you can work in partnership with us to support career education and share your skills and knowledge as employees or employers. How? Come and speak to a class Present at an assembly Work with a group of pupils Support pupils who don’t have exam leave by advising them on how to write a CV, interview techniques etc. Contribute towards the Careers Fair Offer work experience / work placement Help in any way you can, for a little or as much as you would like to.
As a key influencers, be better informed and equipped to discuss options with your child and offer support in making the choices. Discuss and know your child’s ambitions and learning pathways, discuss these with teachers and the career advisors. Access the World of Work Website and other dedicated websites so you are up-to-date and informed. Keep informed on your child’s progress
Next steps: The school will be issuing a survey monkey questionnaire to all parent/carers to ask for support in delivering a high quality DYW experience for our school community. This will be issued by the end of November. If you are a employee or employer who can offer a sustainable link with the school, no matter how big or small, let us know and we will invite you to our Business Breakfast, March 2019.
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