Calderdale and Kirklees e2e Partnership Show
Entry to Employment (e2e)is a work-based learning programme. Young people aged 16 to 18 who are not participating in any form of post-16 learning can be referred to e2e if it has been identified as an appropriate option which will enable them to progress into further training and/or a job.
E2e is flexible and designed to meet individual needs through an individual programme comprising three inter-dependent core strands:
• Basic and key skills
• Vocational skills and development
• Personal and social development
Four key progression routes:
• Employment with training
• Employment
• Apprenticeships
• Further Education
What is PLUS?
PLUS aims to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of children and young people, up to the age of 18, who have offended or are at risk of offending by:
• inspiring and engaging
• providing opportunity and choice
• enabling participation and progression
By improving these skills, PLUS addresses one of the key risk factors associated with offending – that of low educational attainment.
PLUS is part of the Department for Education and Skills’ (DfES) Skills for Life strategy, and is funded jointly by DfES, Youth Justice Board and Arts Council England.
Opportunities for the arts:
In recent years there have been a number of opportunities for arts practitioners to work within the Youth Justice System. PLUS provides further opportunities for this, but has also highlighted the need for these practitioners to develop specific skills for working with young people at risk of offending or re-offending.
Arts enrichment resources:
In addition to resources that support the direct teaching of literacy and numeracy, enrichment resources have also been produced. The enrichment resources support the development of engaging, high quality activities that have literacy and numeracy opportunities embedded within them.
The arts enrichment resources have been designed in conjunction with artists working in the field of youth justice. These provide opportunities for young people to engage in a range of creative activities while also developing their basic skills.
The impact of the arts on preventing offending:
PLUS has been developed using the latest evidence of what works in improving the literacy and numeracy skills of young people aged up to 18 who are at risk of becoming disengaged from learning or who have already disengaged. Through this research programme, PLUS can help develop greater evidence of how the arts work in youth justice and establish what really makes a difference.
This show is a celebration of learner success and an opportunity to view learner work produced across the Calderdale and Kirklees Partnership. Invitation on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th Marchis by invitation only. The event is open to the public on Friday 16th March, from 11.00am - 3.30pm. Free admission.