BMBC 21: Barnsleys Local Area Agreement 2008-2011

Advanced Learning Centres (ALCs) allows the opportunity to develophigh quality learning environments. Together with the success ofUniversity Centre Barnsley, these new developments provide a positivefuture for education and learning in Barnsley.University Centre BarnsleyBarnsley has secured a campus of the University of Huddersfield in thetown centre which enables entry into higher education. There arestrengthening relationships with employers which are creating newopportunities for young people through work based learningopportunities. The local workforce is also benefiting from access to theUniversity Centre through higher level study and the leadership centredevelopments. Furthermore, Barnsley has agreed a strategic approachto the 14-19 programme, including the introduction of 17 Diplomas by2013 and secured the sign-up of all secondary schools, FE and WorkBased Learning, HE and employers and other stakeholders to deliverthis vision.Through collaborative working, both in strategy setting and operationaldelivery, the aspirations of Remaking Learning will be achieved. Withthe individual placed at the centre of their learning, able to access apathway bespoke to their needs, at a suitable location, at whatever lifestage, with the infrastructure to support this, the individual will be ableto achieve their potential and realise their chosen career.Strategies:• Every Child Matters• Barnsley’s Children and Young People’s Plan• Building Schools for the Future• Primary Strategy for Change• Integrated Early Childhood Strategy 0–11 years• Integrated Youth Strategy for Children and Young People 11–19+years• Parenting and Family Support Strategy.96High Performing Educational Institutions Barnsley’s Local Area Agreement 2008-11