Active Inclusion. Xxxxx ETB has a strong inclusion role, through specific programmes such as Community Education, Adult Literacy & Basic Education, FET Cooperation Hours, Community and Specialist Training Provision. Inclusion is also a key integrated theme throughout our work which is evidenced through measures such as Open Learning Centres and Student Support Offices, Reasonable Accommodations, Literacy and Numeracy Supports for Apprentices, Counselling Supports, Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiatives in our centres, Adult Guidance & Information. Xxxxx ETB will continue to consider and prioritise support to address the needs of particular cohorts of learners including the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, lone parents, jobless households, Travellers and other under- represented groups. Adult Literacy & Basic Education (ABE) in Xxxxx ETB has recently undergone a review and full restructuring process. The role of this programme is to equip the people of Xxxxx with the literacy, numeracy and basic ICT skills necessary to effectively participate in everyday life. Recruiting and training Volunteer Literacy Tutors facilitates people to give back to society as well as acting as a core part of the service providing hours of training that would otherwise cost the exchequer. ESOL and other services for the Refugee Resettlement Programme is a fast growing area of work. XXX has very high participation rates of people with disabilities and other vulnerable people with low levels of education and training. In 2018 it is envisaged that Study Skills will be delivered to apprentices in the Tralee Training Centre. It is also envisaged that a pilot study of Apprentices literacy levels will also take place. The FET literacy and numeracy strategy will be implemented by: ― Improved screening and assessment systems, working on the Xxxxx ETB ESOL policy, literacy awareness and literacy integration across programmes and implementation of the recommendations of the SOLAS/ETBI review of ESOL provision published in March 2018. ― Literacy and numeracy and ESOL delivery at Levels 2 and 3, an Increase in provision of intensive tuition (to 6 hrs per week), with utilisation of the levels 1-3 numeracy and literacy assessment best practice guidelines and toolkit. ― Ensure that all learners have the option to avail of accredited programmes through Adult Literacy and/or Co-operation Hours, with more than 50% of overall provision accredited. ― Learners availing of this programme will be encourag...
Active Inclusion. XXXXX will continue to consider and prioritise support to address the needs of particular cohorts of learners including the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, lone parents, jobless households, travellers and other under-represented groups. In line with DES recommendations XXXXX has identified the following as key priorities for 2018-2020: ― The expansion of Community Education into identified unemployment “black spots” within Longford and Westmeath ― Priority for places on Adult Learning Support (ALS) programmes for unemployed adults and those adults with literacy levels 1 or 2 and those with only a primary education or less ― A review of current enrolment policies with a view to developing one standard policy across the ALS provision in LWETB, to include a common assessment system on entry ― The development of a common, formal language assessment process linked to the CEFR for languages ― Monitoring of provision to ensure more intensive tuition as part of mainstream programmes is offered where possible ― Look at opportunities and innovative ways to promote numeracy through the service ― Develop clear, formal links between Home School Community Liaison Networks with bi-annual meetings to determine priorities and plans for the term ahead ― Develop a meeting and communication structure between ALS and Adult Guidance to standardise the support and relationship across the ETB ― Continue the reduction of one to one tuition offered in favour of more group related ALS and this will continue to be the focussed direction ― LWETB will use the SOLAS best practice toolkit for the Initial and Ongoing Assessment of Adult Literacy and Numeracy at NFQ levels 1-3 ― Building on the findings of the “Integrating Literacy and Numeracy” report, expand the delivery of integrated literacy and numeracy (ILN) support across FET, including making ALS available to apprentices both before and after off-the-job training in the ATC. ― Implementation of recommendations from the review of English language provision and language assessment for low-skilled and unemployed migrants which was published in 2018
Active Inclusion. CMETB will continue to consider and prioritise support to address the needs of particular cohorts of learners including the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, lone parents, jobless households, travellers and other under-represented groups. In addition, CMETB will progress the following actions in support of this national FET strategic objective: ― Apprentice Support: The innovative Support to Apprenticeship Programme is continuing to grow. Maths support and Study Skills are delivered to all electrical apprentices in both counties as part of their core tuition and supporting resources have been developed. In addition, those considering apprenticeships are encouraged to partake in the Learning to Learn programme prior to commencement. ― ESOL Provision and Migrant Support: CMETB offers a vast amount of ESOL training throughout both counties including a new bridging programme to enable learners progress from ESOL Level 3 to appropriate QQI Level 3 modules. CMETB is committed to progressing the implementation of recommendations from the review of ESOL provision produced by ETBI and SOLAS in March 2018. The CMETB ESOL Service is currently in the process of securing validation for the delivery of the City & Guilds certified Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates in English for Business Communication (EBC). Positioned at A2 and B2 respectively on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, these qualifications will offer an alternative, more employability focussed option for low-skilled migrant workers looking to either return to the workforce or break the cycle of consistently occupying low-skilled roles. Specifically focused on reading and writing skills, these awards will substitute the various non- certified options internally devised and operated by the CMETB ESOL Service (outside of QQI certified minor awards up to QQI Level 3) so as to meet the specific employability needs of the migrant worker profile within CMETB’s catchment area. In so doing, attainment of both of these awards will not only bolster existing awards currently on offer up to QQI Level 3, but will also assist the wider CMETB FET Service in its commitment to increase its certification levels on an annual basis over the next three years. There will be ongoing collaboration between ESOL and Skills for Work services to meet the literacy and language needs of those in low skilled employment. CMETB in conjunction with Monaghan Integrated Development (MID) and Third Age (Fáilte...
Active Inclusion. One of LOETB’s key tools in engaging the hardest to reach is Community Training and particularly Local Training Initiatives. LOETB has identified two key areas to maximise the potential of LTIs to contribute to active inclusion.
Active Inclusion. Research undertaken by XXXXX in relation to ‘Barriers to Further Education and Training with Particular Reference to Long-Term Unemployed Persons and Other Vulnerable Individuals’ found that there are deep-seated socio-cultural barriers among these cohorts which prevent members of these groups from attending, remaining within, and/or utilising the FET they have completed to its maximum benefit. The establishment of the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s FET Active Inclusion Support Service aims to provide specific supports to address the challenges encountered by learners from vulnerable groups seeking to engage with FET. These groups Strategic Performance Agreement 2018 – 2020 11 Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board include the under 25s, the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities and members of migrant communities. As well as improving access to FET provision, another significant role of the Active Inclusion Support Service will be to develop policies and procedures to increase attendance and retention rates within FET provision. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is also committed to the deployment of the best practice toolkit for initial assessment of literacy and numeracy at Levels 1-3 and progression of implementation of recommendations of the review of ESOL provision which was published in March 2018. In tandem, the upcoming Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s FET Professional Development Framework will provide opportunities for FET staff to ensure that they are meeting the needs of learners using appropriate and up-to-date skills and methodologies including consistently good teaching and learning, strong assessment practice and detailed feedback and effective tutorial provision and on-going support for learners.
Active Inclusion. The work of the Active Inclusion Support Service over the next three years will concentrate on three broad areas: ― Specific Purpose Pilot Projects: these will be substantially different to the core programmes on offer either in terms of curriculum, project structure, occupational skill area and are targeted at those ‘closest to the labour market’ identified by local partners and the DEASP. These projects will be planned and evaluated using a project management approach and will be focussed on outcomes and impact.
Active Inclusion. As noted in section 4.1.5, through active inclusion, MSLETB’s FET services will endeavour to support all people to access FET services that enable them to reach their potential and enable them to contribute to society. Special focus under this goal is given to targeting people who are most marginalised within
Active Inclusion. WWETB will continue to prioritise the active inclusion of all learners and potential learners in its area. It will: ― Develop specific programmes for and prioritise target groups of learners: including the economically inactive, dependents of unemployed persons, NEETs, people with disabilities, lone parents, jobless households, travellers and other under-represented groups. ― Develop specific provision to support the provision of literacy and education services to refugees, including a 2nd year initiative. ― Develop Small Area plans that review the totality of current and planned provision within these communities. ― Move toward assessment of learners at initial entry, deploying the best practice toolkit as well as other recognised tools for literacy and numeracy assessment at levels 1-3. ― Expansion of the area analysis initiative including further analysis of areas encompassed by the POBAL deprivation index to develop suitable responses. Strategic Performance Agreement 2018 – 2020 11 Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board ― Progress the implementation of the recommendations of the ESOL review published by XXXXX and ETBI early in 2018. ― Target a 11% increase in certification for those courses primarily focussed on transversal skills development especially among our literacy and ESOL courses (Target 3 in this agreement).
Active Inclusion. The project will ensure to encourage meaningful involvement of women and DAGs in the project in different activities will ensure that inclusion of women, DAG, youth preferences voices and knowledge are considered to orient the market demand driven technology adoption for seed and integrated soil fertility management practices. In various capacity building activities like training, internship and exposure visits quota reservation of 33% will be practiced, if the qualified/suitable candidates are available. Staff recruitment for the project will be as far as possible, will be inclusive and diversified. The project will also mobilize required expertise if not available in-house.
Active Inclusion. CDETB will continue to consider and prioritise support to address the needs of particular cohorts of learners including the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, lone parents, jobless households, travellers and under-represented groups. The CDETB Adult Education Service provides an open, accessible, welcoming environment for adult learners in the community. Courses and programmes in basic reading, writing and numeracy skills are tailored and paced to meet learner needs. This approach is in line with the SOLAS Integrating Literacy and Numeracy report, published in February 2018, which states that “models are most effective when they reflect the needs of specific learners, the characteristics of each programme and are rooted in the local context”. CDETB will continue to provide family based programmes in crafts, etc. as an access gateway to further education and training. CDETB is committed to delivering the recommendations in the Department of Education and Skills’ “Literacy and Numeracy Learning for Life” and will further refine and devise approaches which xxxxxx active inclusion and the integration of literacy and numeracy. An example of how the Adult Learning Service (ALS) integrates and collaborates across CDETB is the provision of literacy and numeracy supports to learners on Level 4/5 courses in a number of Colleges and Centres. The ALS also provides training support to staff in some centres. CDETB has developed a literacy assessment and progression tool entitled the “Progress Framework”. This framework measures a learner’s literacy and writing ability on a scale of 1 to 6 and is being embedded in adult literacy provision across the City. CDETB will seek to extend the above supports throughout the scheme. It will also deploy the best practice guidelines and toolkit in assessment of literacy and numeracy at levels 1-3 produced by SOLAS and ETBI. ESOL provision is a key element of CDETB’s approach to active inclusion, and it will progress the implementation of the recommendations of the review of ESOL provision published in March 2018. Strategic Performance Agreement 2018 – 2020 19 City of Dublin Education and Training Board
