Wootton Case Study

Jump Start Programme
Wootton Upper School
9 June 2017 – 20 October 2017
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Background of
Programme:
Wootton Upper students were given a boost to their confidence,
self esteem, problem solving and teamwork skills by attending the
Jump Start programme to help them focus on their future careers.
Wootton Upper School, Bedford
Eleven Year 9 & 10 students who are at risk of disengagement or
who are vulnerable.
We designed a programme specifically for these learners to help
raise their aspirations, increase their motivation and develop their
employability skills whilst empowering them to take control of their
future.
This programme is designed and delivered as 12 group sessions
followed by 1:1 bespoke mentoring tailored to help identify
progression routes and career pathways based on the foundation
work carried out in the group sessions. The programme is also
designed to instil self-confidence, to create a positive mind-set
and to increase a sense of self-worth and how to set personal
goals, build on them and achieve the desired outcomes.
Outcomes:
A variety of skills were covered during the sessions. The three
main outcomes achieved by Wootton Upper students were:
• Development of leadership & team working skills
• Development of empathy towards each other, in the group
and towards other people
• A clear idea of progression routes, goals and dreams
These outcomes can be used as evidence against Ofsted’s
Common Inspection Framework under:
• Outcomes for pupils - personal development, behaviour and
welfare

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Students achieved an understanding of how to set goals together
with how to plan and achieve them. They gained more self
esteem & confidence and learned how to communicate with their
teachers and peers more effectively. Students felt inspired as a
result of the course and their aspirations were raised.
“I have learned that everyone is entitled to their opinion and they
have all different styles.”
“I have enjoyed my sessions and learnt a lot about lifestyles and
employability which will help me for the rest of my life.”
“It was good, we did some CVs and life skills.”
“I learnt how to bring my confidence levels up.”
“I now know about body language in interviews.”
“I got asked interview questions and I felt confident.”
“Know how to write a CV and which career I want to follow.”
“Appreciated advice on chosen career.”
“I have learned to set goals.”
“I know how to set goals, it has helped me to open up more.”
“I already had what I wanted to do in mind, so I set targets and a
list on which order I will follow.”
“More focus on future path, friendship group more stable.”
“Becoming more and more settled in school.”
“Much improved – more settled socially and academically, made 2
levels of progress in maths”.
“Huge improvements in attitude. Relationship with adults much
better.”
“Slow by sure steps towards increased confidence in many more
lessons.”
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