We provide the best education to assure a bright future.
Statement of Purpose
We recognise that most of our learners are referred to us having become disengaged from learning and formal education; they often have gaps in their knowledge and understanding because they have experienced disruption to their schooling. They likely exhibit a wide range of both emotional and educational needs, which by their very nature can impinge negatively upon their progress.
Linked-Learning Ltd strives to identify a tailored, personalised curriculum to meet each individual need, and one which we hope will also capture their interests and prepare them for the next stage of their educational journey, and prepare them for adulthood.
Our aim is always to broker the highest quality provision and intervention, and also ‘a fresh start’ and provide a curriculum which is enriched by a range of planned activities and experiences to enhance learning and personal development so that all our young
people:
• recognise the value of life long learning.
• become confident individuals who are able to live a safe, healthy and fulfilling life.
• recognise core values of, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development, and their contribution to healthy individual well-being.
Our curriculum therefore, is flexible, inclusive and aims to offer continuity. It aims to motivate and provide challenge for all young people whatever their ability and promote achievement for all so that ‘we make a difference’.
Implementation.
The curriculum offer is discussed with learners and their parents/carers at our initial meeting following referral, and it is always made very clear that regardless of whether their young person’s that we are a stepping stone for the future. We like to think that we are a mechanism for re-integration where possible.
All full-time learners have access to 15 hours of education. Some learners, their needs may be best met by a flexible timetable for a period of time; this may be due to their emotional wellbeing; their ability to cope with full time provision (especially for those who have been out of education for some time) or due to challenging personal circumstances not connected with school. Where this is the case, it is always identified, in agreement with whoever makes the referral, as the best means of a therapeutic return to a full-time curriculum.
All provisions are reviewed regularly. Each of our learners has a support plan for their next steps, clearly defined timescales and systems to put planning into action.
Curriculum Entitlement and Choice
Our students attend provisions where they can access a wide variety of academic and vocational courses that reflects their academic abilities and interests. All students have the opportunity to complete Functional Skills or GCSEs in English and
Maths dependent on their level of ability. In addition to their academic progress, students are supported in their personal development through a range of PSHE and Careers opportunities. These include ASDAN accredited courses; which focus on vocational aspects of learning covering a wide range of ability.
Placements
Linked-Learning Ltd works in partnership with referrers, including
Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucestershire Children’s Services. We also work directly with maintained and non-maintained schools. Our learners, for example, will study:
• Maths and English Functional Skills
• Construction Skills Cerification Scheme
• Sports Leadership
• Level 1 Health & Social Care
• Award in Construction Skills
• Level 1 Music Production
• Level 1 Creative Arts Personal
• Social Development Skills
• Key Stage 1-3 National Curriculum
• ASDAN
Students may engage in more than one qualification (or attend more than one provider) but this is dependent upon the number of days an individual attends our education.
All bespoke packages are agreed with pupils and parents/carers and are implemented to best meet the needs of the individual student. Subsequently, ensuring a positive educational experience, raising aspirations, and providing a Post 16 Pathway.
Safeguarding – we are happy to be audited by any referrers who wish to satisfy their own Safeguarding processes. This includes:
1. Safeguarding and/ or Child Protection Policy (Including sexual violence and
harassment)
2. Safer Recruitment information
3. Prevent Policy
4. Anti-bullying Policy (including cyber bullying)
5. E-safety (Including social networking/mobile phone usage)
6. Health and Safety
7. Behavior Policy
8. Staff code of conduct
9. First Aid Policy
10. Site RA /Fire Policy / RA
11. Driving/Trips/Visit Policy
Progress
The progress of all learners is monitored carefully through regular visits and weekly communication with our providers. Parents are updated daily and are always involved in discussions where a concern is identified, or a curriculum/provision may be adjusted to better meet the student’s need.
Impact
Linked-Learning Ltd prides itself on the very positive relationships with our students, We therefore focus on the following measures:
• Percentage of pupils progressing in education or employment after key stage 4 (destination)
•Percentage of pupils achieving the threshold in English and Mathematics
• Progress, from key stage 2, towards their identified destination pathway and entry requirements to prevent them from becoming NEET.
Success stories/destinations
Alternative education at Linked-Learning Ltd aims to be extremely successful. Bespoke packages are implemented to ensure pupils have access to a varied curriculum that:
• Increases attainment – our students have left with qualifications identified in the placements above
• Increases attendance –attendance for Linked-Learning Ltd – we aspire to be at least in line with the national average.
• Reduces the number of suspensions and disruptive incidents a pupil is involved in – students previously receiving high numbers of fixed term exclusion have now settled and built strong relationships with providers.
• Reduces involvement in offending behaviour
• Improves pupil’s self – esteem, confidence, motivation, and sense of direction
• Supports pupils to build and sustain positive relationships with professionals,
family and friends which includes the ability to communicate, cope with
authority and work with others.
• Raises aspirations
• Provides a Post 16 Pathway
Consequently, having a positive impact on expected outcomes and life trajectory.