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Work Based Learning Taster Days In November 2008 The Skills and Learning for London Partnership (SLLP) were contracted by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to develop a series of taster days with Work Based Learning (WBL) Providers for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities in London South. Evidence from the consultation into the Learning for Living and Working in London Strategy indicated that there are too few opportunities for LLDD to undertake work experience, and that the number of suitable supported placements on offer is too few. Further discussion with partners and evidence from the Review has shown that a barrier to building work aspirations and developing employability as a goal is the attitude of parents and carers who are often concerned about young people undertaking this activity. This project supported Goal 1 (to expand employment opportunities and improve progression into employment of different kinds) and Goal 2 (to better understand what learners and employers want) of the Learning for Living and Working in London Strategy. The aim of the project was to develop understanding of the world of work and the skills required for work by LLDD. The three outcomes of the project were: 1. Develop a series of taster days with WBL providers to build employability skills and understanding of the world of work and training routes post 16 for young LLDD in South London schools. 2. Information packs produced for parents and carers on the routes into WBL. 3. A support programme for parents and carers developed to raise their expectations of their children going into work based learning post 16. The taster days were aimed at young LLDD. The project was initiated with an invitation to WBL providers to participate in the project and offer taster days for LLDD. Three WBL providers agreed to offer taster days. They were: Sutton and District Training Merton College Springboard Bromley To view the WBL Taster Day Evaluation Report and the Parents LLDD guie produced please open the attached documents below. |