Term Talk Spring 2016

TERM TALK
The EBP Newsletter Spring 2016
NEW
HEIGHTS
Challenging gender inequality
Building work skills early
New approaches to numeracy,
literacy and employability for
all our young people
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After such a hectic and satisfying year as 2015, it is tempting to rest
on our laurels. But The EBP has picked up such momentum that
resting will not be an option this year either.
This edition focuses on some of the principles behind what we
do, including changing aspirations in girls and boys through
STEM programmes, and helping them experience different work
environments so they can make better-informed choices.
Literacy and numeracy are basic to education, but the range of
teaching models is expanding. We look at the Mastery approach
in mathematics, and programmes we have developed that
complement the new styles.
NCS is gathering speed as the big summer programme looms and
we take on more skill and capacity with the new mentors coming
on board. See page 8 for how NCS has helped some very special
young men to gain new insight into their own abilities.
As we further develop our relationships with schools and
businesses in Northamptonshire, we are delighted to announce
The EBP’s headline sponsorship of the Northamptonshire
Education Awards in June and look forward to celebrating the
achievements of the young people involved.
The EBP proudly chooses local suppliers and is grateful to the
businesses that help us do our work. See the figures from recent
years below.
POLICY POWWOW
WITH KAREN PONULAK 04
BROADENING HORIZONS
FOR GIRLS AND BOYS 05
EMPLOYABLE YOUNG PEOPLE:
PATHS TOWARD THE WORLD OF WORK 06
YOUNGER THE BETTER:
WHY WAIT UNTIL AGE 16
TO FIND OUT ABOUT WORK? 07
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THANK YOU & DIARY DATES 11
ASPIRATIONS DAY 11
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The EBP’s Suzy Stone
NUMBERS
GAMES
New approaches to core skills
Debates over the best way to teach literacy
and numeracy continue, as new models
emerge from powerhouse economies
overseas. The National Centre for
Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
recommends learning from “high
performing” education systems like
China, South Korea and Singapore,
where by age 15 maths students can be
up to three years ahead of their English
counterparts, with a higher proportion
reaching a good standard and much
smaller gaps in attainment.
Beyond the theories, though, it’s
important to support what works,
delivering programmes that enhance
depth of learning by connecting the
subjects with the outside world.
Using repetition and intensive, tightly
focused lessons, results from the
introduction of the Asian ‘Mastery in
mathematics’ model to UK curricula
The EBP’s Karen Ponulak
Government’s key education policy drivers
don’t change, but it is useful at this point
to detect subtle shifts in focus. Rather
than a flurry of policy announcements, at
this point in a parliament we can expect
reinforcement of existing policies, with
tweaks in areas that have hit the headlines,
such as ‘fundamental British values’.
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan set
out her vision for character education at
a symposium in January, praising schools
that, “embed character in everything they
do”, from general ethos, to curriculum
and extra-curricular activities. To this
end an online digital platform is being
developed, where teachers can share
best practice, evaluate new ideas and
find online professional development
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have been impressive. Maths subject
leader at Lincoln’s St Faith and St Martin,
Sarah Charlton joined a delegation of
UK teachers to China in 2015 to gain
deeper insights into the model. She
asserts that, “mathematical thinking and
fluency benefit hugely” from the Mastery
approach in the UK. She stresses however
that, “some pupils need more support
to get the most out of school.” Simply
transplanting the Chinese model would
fail to address the greater diversity in our
classes compared to China.
That’s where The EBP comes in:
Lincolnshire Co-op’s Partners in Maths
(PiM) programme, developed by The EBP,
enables volunteers from Lincolnshire
Co-op to support pupils with numeracy
skills through games, activities and
discussion; reinforcing good class
teaching and promoting depth of
learning. Meeting real people, who make
a living from maths and genuinely love
it, puts the subject in a whole new light
– demonstrating how it relates to the
world beyond school. Using games and
activities shows pupils that maths can
even be fun!
PiM’s precursor, the Partners in Reading
(PiR) programme has been fostering
pupils’ interest in reading and books
since 1999. It continues to help enhance
literacy skills across Lincolnshire.
Maths and reading are essential to
success in school, work and throughout
life. We need to explore every option to
help young people grasp these core skills
as early as possible. Through innovative
programmes the community can play a
role in supporting that learning.
For more information on innovative
programmes to complement the
curriculum, contact Enrichment Officer
Suzy Stone on 01522 574174
or suzy.stone@the-ebp.co.uk
POLICY
POWWOW
Building character, resilience and career-readiness
materials in character education. The
Character Awards will also serve as a
“gold standard” for teaching in this field.
Interestingly, the Government has
also acknowledged that some policy
decisions have not delivered as expected.
Responsibility for careers guidance
was initially put into schools’ hands in
2010. This was in the belief that heads
and principals were in the best position
to make guidance arrangements for
their students, but Government now
recognises that this has resulted in a
decline in guidance standards. See my
blog on The EBP website for what the
resulting Careers and Enterprise Company
(CEC) will mean for schools.
Sir Michael Wilshaw’s “nation divided”
speech prompted urgent discussion on
whether the recent emphasis on academic
subjects has weakened the vocational
offer. The current direction is toward
greater involvement from employers in
preparing young people for the world of
work, through participation in careers
education and guidance, work experience,
training and apprenticeships.
This is a key area of interest for The EBP:
one in which we can show leadership and
support change, by leveraging strong
relationships with schools on one hand
and 15,000 local employers on the other.
Check out Karen’s new policy blog at
www.the-ebp.co.uk/policy-pow-wow
BROADENING HORIZONS
FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
Challenging gender inequality and helping to close the pay gap
Education Secretary and Equalities
Minister Nicky Morgan recently
announced plans to publish league
tables of the disparity between male and
female salaries – the gender pay gap – of
all companies with over 250 employees.
The move is part of new Government
measures to “secure real equality” for
women in the workplace.
Ms. Morgan said, “I am announcing a raft of
measures to support women in their careers
from the classroom to the boardroom, leaving
nowhere for gender inequality to hide.”
As she will realise, the disparity begins before
men and women enter the workforce, and
employers are not the only influence. Career
parameters and expectations are often
formed early in school careers.
Back in 2010 in partnership with Work Based
Academy, The EBP conducted a study titled
Creating the Culture of Informed Choice,
which yielded some very useful data for
schools to consider. In the study, participants
were given the opportunity to participate
in work placements that ran counter to
conventional gender stereotypes, such as
engineering or construction for girls and
hair and beauty for boys. Questionnaires
asked participants about their ideas on the
significance of gender to those job roles,
before and after their placements.
Responses from students clearly indicated that
exposure to job roles they had not considered
before “broadened their horizons in terms of
potential career opportunities.” The greatest
effect was seen among female students, with
a 51% shift towards thinking differently about
career choices after placement.
Surprisingly, when asked where students had
acquired their prior knowledge of job roles
and employment sectors only 9% of males
and 15% of females stated school as being
a source of information. The students clearly
felt that gender equality in career choice was
not promoted highly enough at school, with
their most popular suggestion to broaden
career opportunities being to offer a wider
choice of subjects for Key Stage 4 options.
By the time the majority of students approach
work experience in Year 10 however, the
mindset of most young people in relation
to career choice has already been formed.
To significantly impact students’ thinking
and aspirations about careers, they must be
introduced to a wider range of possibilities at
an earlier age.
Ms. Morgan points out that only 24% of
girls’ entries to A levels are in maths and
sciences, compared to almost four in ten for
boys, while “the gender pay gap in sectors
such as engineering (is) among the worst
across business.” Accordingly the Government
ambition is to see 15,000 more girls studying
STEM (science, technology, engineering and
mathematics) subjects at school.
On 11 February the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) held the first
International Day of Women and Girls in
Science, bringing this issue to an international
stage and highlighting the importance of
promoting STEM to young people. The EBP’s
STEM programme aids learning in these
areas by enabling young people to meet
inspiring role models, understand real world
applications of the subjects and experience
hands-on activities that motivate, inspire and
bring learning and career opportunities.
In responding to Creating the Culture of
Informed Choice, students confirmed that
work experience is a highly valued part of
the curriculum. Because it is provided as a
single block however, with little opportunity
to expand or vary the opportunity during the
academic year, many young people feel they
cannot use it to experiment with alternative
career avenues. It’s key to ensure this
precious exposure expands, rather than just
reinforces preconceived ideas.
To discuss STEM programmes, call
Paula Bailey on 01522 574172 or email
paula.bailey@the-ebp.co.uk
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THE YOUNGER
OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY
Mini Exec Club pairs business leaders with young achievers
The new flagship programme from
Communitree, Mini Exec Club enables
young aspiring professionals to be mentored
by leaders from the Lincolnshire business
community. Based on the Lincolnshire
Executive Club, which takes place in the
form of a quarterly dinner for business
leaders, it allows the worlds of business
and education to interact in a focused and
meaningful way, giving young people rare
insights into the world of work at top levels.
At the launch event, hosted by James
Pinchbeck from Streets Chartered
Accountants and Langleys Solicitors,
The EBP’s Chief Executive Elaine Lilley
expressed gratitude to local businesses for
devoting time and support to the project,
“which is part of a wider drive to nurture
and retain local talent and tackle skills
shortages in the county.”
Since then, the young people have been
communicating and engaging in various
EXCELLENT
EXPERIENCE
Investors in Education
recognises outstanding
local employers
The annual Investors in Education (IIE)
awards ceremony held in December, is
where The EBP celebrates local businesses
that go above and beyond what is
required of them to engage and inspire
young people. Guest speaker Mr Burton,
the inspiring teacher from Channel 4’s
Educating Yorkshire, introduced the awards.
The EBP works with close to 50 schools,
colleges and institutions, finding work
experience placements for 6,000
students each year. With the support
of the business community, we are
committed to providing challenging,
exciting and meaningful opportunities
across a range of sectors.
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opportunities to learn from their mentors.
Tom Herbert from Branston Community
Academy was able to hear his mentor
John Latham of City of Lincoln Council
presenting local development plans at
a meeting of employers with Lincoln
Business Improvement Group (BIG). Said
Tom, “I found it extremely interesting, as
urban development is an area which is
very appealing to me.” He also joined his
mentor at a meeting with the Historical
Board of Lincoln.
Kacper Rutka from the King’s School in
Grantham said of working with David
Fitzpatrick from Hewson Business
Services, “My mentor has helped me
choose my volunteering option and shared
an interesting article about entrepreneurs.
David also talked through his CV with me,
which was really helpful.”
The Mini Execs attended a Communitree
training session in December at The EBP’s
Where possible The EBP encourages
equality and diversity within work
placements. At the ceremony Rebecca
Hedge (pictured), now in Year 12 at Sir
William Robertson Academy (SWRA)
in Welbourn, made a moving speech
about her engineering placement with
Cobham Aviation and the way it changed
her perspective on work and life. Her
placement not only boosted Rebecca’s
career expectations, but also challenged
male-dominated engineering stereotypes:
she excelled in that role, receiving a silver
CREST award for her project work.
offices, looking at career planning, setting
goals, teamwork and becoming business
minded. Many of the mentors joined their
Mini Execs for lunch – a great opportunity
for the pairs to discuss support plans for
the New Year.
Oliver O’Neil from Sir Robert Pattinson
Academy in North Hykeham, said,
“The training session was very useful
as it was things you don’t get to do at
school. We looked at problem solving
and making effective decisions which
was a great experience.”
Lewis Lawson from Lincoln Castle
Academy enjoyed applying concepts to
business scenarios, as well as taking part in
some fun team building activities.
Communitree Co-ordinator Laura Hopton
said she was “very excited to see what
2016 brings for Mini Execs and their
mentors who have all been absolutely
fantastic to work with.”
SWRA Work Placement Co-ordinator
Jackie Morton praised Cobham Aviation’s
ongoing commitment to work experience.
She said, “It was lovely yet again to see so
many employers present and recognised
for their part in providing young people
with fantastic opportunities in the world
of work.”
RAF Scampton’s Station Commander,
Wing Commander Michael Harrop spoke
about the base’s award for activities such
as Red STEM Day:
“The RAF is enormously proud to work
alongside The EBP and be part of such
a group of inspirational companies and
individuals… Anything that the RAF can
do to help young men and women unlock
their talent and become the very best they
can be will benefit the individuals, local
businesses and the society we are a part
of and serve.”
For more information on The EBP’s work
experience services and how students can
benefit from our relationships with 15,000
employers, contact Eilidh Stewart:
eilidh.stewart@the-ebp.co.uk or
01522 574156
THE BETTER
The case for starting vocational thinking before 16
Makeworkexperienceanationalpriority
experience a national priority
for under 16s, say business and educational leaders
82% of businesses
In light of findings from the 2015 Education and Skills Survey¹, former
student. Recognising the value of work experience to their recruitment ‘pipeline’,
allow greater freedom and flexibility
to incorporate high quality work
Director General of the British Chamber organisations often take students experience and for students with SEND,
of Commerce John Longworth asserted on part-time or as apprentices once additional support is available through
that, “it was careless of Government a relationship has been established. supported internships.
to end compulsory work experience
Head of Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
for under-16s.”
With employers often quoted saying that
Helen Renard stated, “Demonstrating
young people are not ‘work-ready’, it
In a recent Daily Telegraph opinion the effectiveness of a work experience
should be recognised that work-related
piece², Mark Boleat from the City programme at the start of Year 11,
learning throughout their education can
of London Corporation also wrote eight of the 17 students who gained an
make all the difference.
persuasively about early interventions to apprenticeship, did so following a work
give young people the best chances of experience placement.”
reaching their potential.
Exposure to workplace environments and
interaction with professional people in
early life can give young people a greater
sense of direction and ambition, and
a better idea of what they are working
towards in school. It can also help them
feel less daunted when it comes to
the transition into secondary school,
and their first formal work experience
placement later in their school career.
&
73%
Representing Waitrose Lincoln, Belinda
Rees said, “When assessing potential
candidates for job vacancies, experience
of a working environment is very
important… By offering a high quality
introduction to a working environment,
we believe we are creating a real influence
in the employability of young people.”
UKCES research indicates that young
people with “four or more work
experience-type activities during their
While youth unemployment remains
stubbornly high, work experience can
be a crucial ‘foot in the door’ and an
opportunity portunity for both employer and
education are five times less likely to
become NEET (not in employment,
education or training) later on.”³ Study
programmes for 16-19 year-olds now or 01522 574156
of schools, colleges,
and universities
think secondary schools should offer work experience to all students under 16 years old.
Too many otherwise capable
young people do not have the
requisite employability skills to
succeed in high-growth sectors
such as engineering and
financial services.
Mark Boleat
The EBP is hosting a conference e for
work experience coordinators on 22
March. For more information or to
explore work experience-related
services, contact Eilidh Stewart:
eilidh.stewart@the-ebp.co.uk
Infographic from the British Chambers of Commerce: www.britishchambers.org.uk
1. Education and Skills Survey 2015, UK Commission for Education and Skills http://news.cbi.org.uk/reports/education-and-skills-survey-2015/
2. The Telegraph (Education Opinion section) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationopinion/11741648/
Companies-should-provide-primary-school-careers-advice.html
3. UKCES Nov 2014; Mann 2012 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/373769/
14.11.11._EPS_2014_-_Main_Report_full_V2.pdf
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JOIN
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The EBP is entering
an exciting period
of growth and has a
number of vacancies
“BEST THING
I’VE EVER DONE”
Lincoln College students
take full advantage of NCS
Rachel Thomas-Friend (The EBP), Rhys Smith (also photo above, front
of group), Gavin Knox (Tutor), Josh Whelan, Jamie Bates (also main
picture, far right), Oscar Burgess, Samuel Lowe
Skills for Working in Sport is an entry-level
programme at Lincoln College, designed
for school leavers and young people who
need extra support with learning. It allows
students to develop the necessary skills for
a vocation within the sports profession.
Course tutor Gavin Knox was cautious
but eager to introduce his learners to
National Citizen Service (NCS) – would
it be too daunting for them, or their
support networks? He was gratified to
find that after meeting new people and
overcoming challenging tasks in a safe
environment, the young people returned
with boosted confidence, enthusiasm
and sense of responsibility.
Strong management, dedicated staff
and one-to-one support from allocated
NCS mentor Elly made it possible for
Sam Lowe to experience a wide range of
activities, from abseiling at Caythorpe
Court, to operating the lights at Lincoln’s
Theatre Royal. Sam admits freely that,
“without Elly I would have struggled.”
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Dedicated NCS mentors like Tristan
made a big difference to Rhys Smith’s
experience too, helping him to feel safe
and supported in tackling each task.
Anytime he needed extra help, Rhys’s
allocated one-to-one mentor Vicki was on
hand to provide it.
Life and learning are not always easy for
Rhys, so it’s amazing to hear that what
he loved about NCS most was the way it
challenged him. The programme thrust
him into a new context, interacting with
new people and doing unfamiliar things.
Most memorable for him was making a
lasting mark by working on a graffiti wall
at Lincoln City Football Club.
Oscar Burgess also had a great
experience, mixing with people from
the local area and further afield whom
he would never have got to know in the
normal course of life. He recalls with
satisfaction taking part in a sponsored
walk to raise funds in the ‘social action’
element of the programme.
Not only did Josh Whelan confront
his anxiety about presenting to large
audiences, he also faced his fear of
heights in conquering some of the
physical activities. Josh looks back on the
experience with pride:
I was scared, but I got
into it… I wanted to
get involved.
Josh Whelan
Jamie Bates already had an amazing
story when he joined the programme,
after spending the last couple of years
recovering from a serious head injury. A
natural leader, Jamie really enjoyed meeting
new friends and expanding his social
horizons. Helping him to overcome any
anxiety, NCS staff named him manager
of his group and he soon found himself
presenting to large groups of peers.
Jamie describes his process at NCS as moving from, “Mini
Babybel to full Edam” – a ‘cheesy’ way to say it perhaps,
but his beaming smile leaves no doubt that it was a journey
worth taking.
Tutor Gavin knows it is crucial that all this takes place
in a safe, well-managed and supportive context. He
was impressed by the standard of organisation and
communication, and the fact that such an exciting
programme can be tailored to suit individual needs. He
initially had concerns about some students’ confidence,
especially when it came to accessing transport, but found
the trained staff were “on tap” to address any problems
before they arose.
The long-term changes are subtle, but Gavin finds that he is
still able to, “help students find ways to turn negatives into
positives by referring back to NCS.”
I only wish I could
do it again!
Rhys Smith
To discuss the NCS
opportunity for your students
call Rachel Thomas-Friend
on 01522 574141 or email
rachel.thomas-friend
@the-ebp.co.uk
If you share our ethos of providing opportunities
for young people to enter the world of work better
prepared, having developed the tools and belief to
unlock their potential and make a positive impact in
their communities, we would love to hear from you.
View our current vacancies at
www.the-ebp.co.uk/job-vacancies
Are you looking to make a difference during the
summer holidays?
If you are looking for a challenge and the opportunity
to earn some extra money and develop your CV, then
why not join our team of NCS Mentors?
You will be responsible for the welfare, support and
motivation of young people taking part in the NCS
programme. As a mentor you will receive up to two
days of training, resources and materials and the help
of experienced staff whilst on programme.
Find out more at www.ncsem1.org.uk/mentor
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SPORTING
CHANCE
New charity One Me brightens future prospects
Thank you
The EBP is a social enterprise developing the skills
of young people in communities across the East
Midlands. We are proud to support young people,
to build on the skills they need to thrive.
We would like to thank the 300 primary schools and more
than 250 secondary schools, special schools and colleges
that participate in The EBP’s services. Special thanks for
this edition of Term Talk go to Lincoln College and Sir
Robert Pattinson Academy. We also thank the thousands
of local and national businesses that help us to deliver our
programmes and events.
The EBP is all about partnership. We look forward to
continuing to work together with schools, businesses,
agencies and institutions, providing support to even more
young people to build better futures.
To learn more about what we do and how we can work
with your organisation, please visit our website at
www.the-ebp.co.uk/about or call us on 01522 574100.
DIARY DATES
Essential calendar content!
22 March 2016
Work Experience Coordinators’ Conference
The EBP
13 June 2016
RED STEM Day
RAF Scampton
22-23 June 2016
The Lincolnshire Show Schools’ Challenge
The Lincolnshire Showground
29 June 2016
Northamptonshire Education Awards
Wicksteed Park, Kettering
27 June 2016,
4, 11, 18, 25 July 2016
1 August 2016
NCS Summer Programme start dates
One Me trustees with Libby (centre) and her mum (far right)
To be part of more local success stories,
visit www.one-me.org.uk.
For more information call 01522 574100
or email administrator@one-me.org.uk.
In January, Libby Fisher (pictured) from Tattershall became
the first official beneficiary for One Me, with a grant of
£750 to enable
her to continue studying in a field she loves.
Passionate about extending opportunities to people with disabilities
and special needs, Libby is now able to pursue a career in sports
development.
Libby says the grant makes all the difference by
covering her travel costs to Hull College: “My family lives down
here but I found that nowhere nearby offered the same course.
Hull has
small class sizes and a very supportive tutorial
system, so I really wanted to continue there.
One
Me is the only way I could manage to do it.”
I never thought university suited me.
I don’t think I would get the support or
the grades I needed to continue in that
environment, so it’s really important for
me to continue where I am.
Asked how things would have been different
without support from One Me, Libby responded,
I think I probably would have had to
stop studying.
One Me enables young people to access further
education, training and development programmes
or
to start their own businesses. With small grants
of
up to £1,000, the charity will make big impacts
on
young people’s lives, through business donations
and other funding. Many Lincolnshire businesses
are including One Me in their corporate social
responsibility planning, and more are needed.
ASPIRATIONS DAY
‘Showing off’ pathways to employability
The EBP’s Schools Team organised
and attended Aspirations Day at
Lincolnshire Showground on 25
February. The team was out in force
to promote opportunities that bring
together the needs of young people
and employers.
Results for Life co-founders
Jack Leaning and Joshua Pearson
Here’s what Results for Life co-founders
(pictured below, L to R) Jack Leaning
and Joshua Pearson had to say about
their experience of the day:
The EBP Aspirations Day was a
perfect opportunity for us to
meet some awesome young
people, hear their stories
and share ours too… In that
moment students were able
to disconnect from negativity
and have vibrant conversations
about life, breaking barriers
and embracing opportunities...
Both Josh and I walked away
completely inspired and
passionate about getting more
involved in similar projects.”
One of the young people at the event,
a young man named Liam sent the
following message:
I was always the guy who was
bullied and felt never welcome
and had no motivation… I’m
here to say thank you for
giving me motivation and
helping me believe that I can
make a difference and that I
shouldn’t listen to people’s
opinions about me. If I met you
guys sooner I wouldn’t have
been kicked out of school and
done the mistakes that I have
done in the past...”
To learn how your organisation could work with The EBP to offer
inspiration to young people, call Paula Bailey on 01522 574172 or
email paula.bailey@the-ebp.co.uk
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