THE OPPORTUNITIES
S O C I A L I M PA C T Targeted action and measureable social impact via attainment (education statistics from pack). To address social disadvantaged beyond larger cities (equity of access to programme)
VO L U NT E E R S Impact of volunteers well established, also useful for career development
E X PA N S I O N Lessons learnt could be transferrable to other areas in the country. This offers opportunities for further expansion
BEYOND GRADES Moving beyond the ‘c’ grade attainment – Lifting aspirations as a whole, through work/educational experience
C O M M U N IT Y The development of sustainable and effective local partnerships: Education, Business, Voluntary/Charity sector
WHAT DO I THINK WILL WORK?
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E F F E C T IV E R E C R U IT M E NT S T R A T E GY Small mini-campaigns Testimonies Champions in school Rethinking the way in which the role is defined: TutorMe Associate Educational Fellow Develop a volunteer profile Important to stress tutors pivotal role in student’s development and attainment : Emphasis on research from London’s initiative
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R E T E NT I O N Involvement/investment in the programme TutorMe as a scheme Regular meetings – seen as a partner in the process – process evaluation – critical friend Skills development – CV Title of the post Focus group for tutees – previous students what worked and what didn’t Mentorship/sponsorship Accreditation system for tutors
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AT T E N D A NC E Developing a database/ tutor pool Reward System: The big 7th session Two Terms Completion Based on work experience/educational experience/day trips
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RISKS & OBSTACLES
ISSUES TO OVERCOME
Poor recruitment
Professional/Tutor Relationship Appropriate, Confidentiality, Relevant disclosure checks
Poor retention Lack of Attainment Impact in relation to morale and continuing support Lack of funding Impact of Failure For children and confidence in the programme and the reputation of TutorMe
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Wider Partnership Lack of buy-in, difficult relationships, school withdrawing support School & Home Support Lack of buy-in from teachers and/or parents
C O U NT E R - AC T I O N
Monitoring sessions Regular feedback from all stakeholders Tutor Pool Providing Information Talks and presentations to teachers and parents Tutor Profile Tutee Profile Reward system Building a Network Involvement of previous successful attendees from London – mentor/role model
Analysis of 4 Year Scheme Discussion with key personnel, tutors, administrators, project managers Commitment Training, scenario, school commitment – contract if student on programme needs to be supported until the end
5 OPTIONS FOR RECRUITMENT
S O C I A L M E D I A C A M PA I G N S Facebook Twitter Databases such as Indeed/ Charity jobs Charity webpage Linkedin
LOCALISED C O M M U N IC AT I O N S T R A T E GY Local radio stations Local newspaper Local government websites Civic Centres
ACCESSING G R A D U AT E S
Local school leavers School teachers in the areas (school exchange) Undergraduates at London Universities Student Hubs Basildon still in the commuter belt, The Education Network Private tutor centres in Basildon Open University
BUSINESSES (LOCAL & LONDON)
Social Responsibility Schemes Law Firms, local centres of excellence, finance section Useful for recruiting and potential future financial support May work in London, but live in the commuter belt
PA RT N E R I N G W IT H L O C A L C O M M U N IT Y
Local action groups Local voluntary and charity groups Organisations such as Women’s Aid/Church Groups Business Sponsorship
THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
SCHOOL LIASONS RECRUITMENT & MARKETING
EARLY BASELINE
Before tutoring
Presentations to pupils Intense Advertising
CREATION OF TRAINING RESOURCES
JANUARY
SESSIONAL TRAINING WITH TUTORS
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2
DISCLOSURE CHECKS
3
LAUNCH
EXTENDED INITIAL MEETINGS
Project Manager, Tutor, Tutee, Teacher, Support Worker etc. Video Testimonies
FOLLOW UP TUTOR CONTACT
With 48 Hours
CREATION OF RESOURCES FOR TUTORS
Use of London Resources
INTENSE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Input from recruited tutors
WEEKLY COMMUNICATION WITH TUTORS VIA EMAIL &/OR FACEBOOK
IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL SPONSORS SECOND BASELINE RESULTS
NETWORKING & PARTNERSHIP EVENT
Joint Workshop (All Participants)
EXAM RESULRS
TUTOR EVALUATION
CELEBRATION OF ATTENDANCE & ATTAINMENT
SCHOOL EVALUATION
PREPARE FOR ROLLING PROGRAMME
MAY/JUN
to ensure attainment
EXAMINATION PERIOD
FINAL BENCHMARK
WORK & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES for two term completers (flexible)
CO-ORDINATE WORK & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
MOVE TO INTENSIVE SESSIONS
FEEDBACK TO PARTNERS ON INITIAL RESULTS
APRIL JUL
TUTEE FEEDBACK
CONTINUED FORTNIGHTLY UPDATES
Feedback forms & evaluation
MAR
Guest Speakers Success Stories (Celebration)
FEB
Expect some loss in numbers
with Loral & London INVITATIONS TO GUEST SPEAKER
with Teacher
INITIAL PROGRESS REPORT
THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
AUG
SUMMARY
PRIORITIES PRIORITIES ATTAINMENT OF THE STUDENTS
MISSION AND IMPACT MISSION & SUCCESS ATTAINMENT AND SUCCESS LEADS TO FINANCIAL VIABILITY ATTENDANCE AND RETENTION WILL AFFECT LEVEL OF IMPACT ON THE YOUNG PERSON THE GREATEST IMPACT WILL BE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF TWO TERMS AN ESTIMATE IMPROVEMENT OF A WHOLE GRADE
CONTINUED VIABILITY
CONTINUED VIABILITY OF THE PROGRAMME IMPLICATIONS: COST OF PROGRAMME IS £30,000 +
BASED ON TUTEES BEING ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS, ATTAINMENT WILL LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING PUPIL PREMIUM: One grade improvement = £935 per pupil (x40 students = £37,400) Half of a grade improvement = £467.50 per pupil ( x40 students = £18,700) Third of a grade improvement = £311.66 (x40 students = £12,466) REQUIREMENT OF 80% ACHIEVEMENT RATE FOR SUSTAINABILITY NOT GUARENTEED REALISTIC TO ACCOUNT APPROX. £15,000 FROM PUPIL PREMIUM REMAINING £15,000 BE FUNDRAISED, BY IDENTIFIED STAKEHOLDERS EFFICIENT USAGE OF RESOURCES AND EFFECTIVE RESOURCES FOR TUTOR AND TUTEE WILL BE LINKED TO QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER EXPANSION INTO LOW SOCIAL DEPRIVED AREAS AROUND LONDON