SCConsortium Objectives

These objectives will be subject to change as government policy is updated.

Objective 1

Establish strategies, structures and values to enable collaboration to take place.

• Establish a commitment to the vision, principles and objectives by Head teachers, Principals, Work Based Learning providers, Support Agencies, employers and other stakeholders fostering the will to work collaboratively.
• Establish Steering and Task Groups with clear terms of reference.
• Ensure Steering Groups commission, monitor and evaluate the activities of the Task groups.
• Address key local delivery issues, including a 14-19 curriculum framework, timetable alignment, transport, policies and procedures.
• Support institutions to share good practice.
• Monitor financial procedures and audit trail.

Objective 2

Maintain access to a wider curriculum embracing academic and vocational pathways.

Audit provision.

Use up to date labour market information to inform planning.

Facilitate good practice in timetable alignment and transportation to enable the smooth running of shared curriculum delivery.

Review the AS and A2 provision to inform decision making.

Support continuous professional development for careers education and personalised learning.

Support learning visits and CPD for teaching vocational subjects.

Objective 3

Provide students with information on the full range of curriculum options and access to independent advice and guidance.

• Ensure students have access to on line and versions of an area prospectus.
• Ensure a variety of Careers information is available to students and parents through their individual schools careers resources.
• Communicate information through Careers events and Open Days.
• Provide time for 1:1 interviews within the personal development curriculum to consider career options.

Objective 4

Collaborate across partner institutions in supporting staff to deliver a first class teaching and learning experience to stimulate and stretch students thus raising achievement.

• Across partner institutions, share good practice in teaching and learning to involve students in active learning and promote a variety of teaching strategies.
• Support CPD activities related to learning and teaching provided by training organisations and Examination Awarding Bodies.
• Promote the of use surveys and focus groups to listen and respond to the student's experience of learning.

Objective 5

What ever their individual choices, ensure that all students are equipped with the skills necessary to enable them to function effectively in adult life and achieve economic well being.

• Support CPD for staff in the development of teaching strategies.
• Encourage personal effectiveness in thinking and learning skills through the personal development curriculum, Individual Learning Plans and target setting
• Support intiatives to raise aspirations and promote progression to employment and Higher Education

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