The Careers & Enterprise Fund 2018 Application for Funding Guidance Notes and Sections B & C

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1 The Careers & Enterprise Fund 2018 Application for Funding Guidance Notes and Sections B & C Thank you for your interest in applying to the Fund. All complete applications will be assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria set out in our Prospectus. For a timeline of the process, please see the Prospectus. This document provides guidance for completing the application forms. Please ensure that you have read the Prospectus and supporting documentation before completing the application forms. Note Sections A1 & A2 of the Application Form should be completed first, as these sections include important information to determine fund eligibility. Contact investment@careersandenterprise.co.uk if you have any questions. 1

2 Application Guidance Notes Thank you for your interest in applying to the Careers & Enterprise Fund Please note an organisation can submit two bids, one for Part A and/or one for Part B of the Fund. However, each application can include a variety of different activities. This application form will allow us to identify which applicants will move forward to the final assessment. The application form is broken down into four sections: - Section A: Excel based application determines the funding eligibility (Part A & B) - Section B: Written application focussing on your organisation and programme (Part A & B) - Section C: Written application setting out your alignment to local priorities (Part A only) - Section D: Rate Card template demonstrating your programme (Part A only) These four sections will allow us to gain an understanding of your organisation and to identify those organisations that best fit with the objectives of the Fund. The application forms have been designed to allow you to include delivery in multiple geographical areas if necessary. An outline of the Application Form is set out below: Section A - This section should be completed first This is an Excel template that seeks key statistics and numerical information on your organisation and programme, including your proposed Rate Card, if you are applying for Part A. The Rate Card provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate how prices will change based on the volume of activity. For example, your programme may be cheaper if you are able to work with multiple school groups across areas based on economies of scale. It is important to note that any discounts proposed will apply across all areas and across different schools and colleges. Section A includes the following sections: - A1 Application overview and eligibility criteria - A2 Your Organisation Sections A1 & A2 include important questions to determine your organisations funding eligibility. Organisations that do not pass our funding eligibility should not complete the remaining sections of the Application Form. Please refer to section 3.2 of the Prospectus for more information. Please contact investment@careersandenterprise.co.uk if you have any concerns regarding your funding eligibility. In the next sections you are invited to demonstrate how prices change based on the volume of activity within the Rate Card tab. - A3 Your Programme - A4 Delivery and costs - A5 Rate Card (Part A Applications only) Section B Free format written application which enables you to tell us about your organisation and programme. We do not have a specific template that you need to use, and you can either submit a word or pdf document. We have set out some areas that this written response must include for your application to be successful. These are outlined here and specified in detail on page 4 of this document. - B1 Your Organisation - B2 Your Capacity to Scale - B3 Track Record - B4 Value for money - B5 Contracting (Not assessed) 2

3 Section C (Part A only) A further free format section which enables you to tell us how your programme aligns to local priorities. Section D (Part A only) A template which enables you to show us how your rate card will look like. An example of the template can be found on pages 15 and 16 of this document. Please use the guidance on page 5 of this document to gather the necessary information. 3

4 Sections B & C Written Application Please submit one document that covers the content set out under the following headings for both Sections B & C. Your submission should make it clear where in your document you are covering each section. Section B Written Application Your response should not exceed 10 pages and have a minimum font size of 11. Any pages in excess of this limit will not be assessed. You may include diagrams or other visual aids as you see fit. Please note: Section B5 - Contracting will not be assessed and will not to count towards the page limit. B1 Your Organisation B1.1 Please tell us about your programme and organisation. This is your primary opportunity to tell us how your programme meets the criteria set out in the Prospectus (e.g. Section 2 of the Prospectus), including the purpose of your programme and outcomes sought, the young people targeted, where you currently operate, as well as any research/other rationale underpinning your delivery model and approach. B1.2 Please set out your approach to evaluation and describe any evidence that you have available to demonstrate that your programme has an impact on the following (including any relevant quantitative measures you might have and refer back to the outcomes and criteria as set out in the Prospectus where possible): Improve young people s ability to make career decisions and their optimism about the future Help young people to increase their attainment and be more likely to enrol in post-secondary education; Reduce young people s likelihood of becoming unemployed; Increase young people s earnings after they complete their schooling B2 Your Capacity to Deliver B2.1 Please demonstrate your readiness and ability to deliver by setting out your existing capacity, plans to deliver the programme and relationships with schools and employers. B3 Your Track Record B3.1 Please tell us about your key team members and partners. B3.2 Please provide us with a description of the experience and background of your organisation and the staff involved in running and delivering the programme. B3.3 Please provide a list of current and previous funding partners (including organisation name, value of funding and duration where available and not commercially sensitive). B4 Value for Money B4.1 Please set out your rationale for the costs of your programme. The information included in this section should support the costs in Section A4. This should include a summary of the key programme expenses, sources of match income and the costs required to start up your programme. More information on match funding can be found in the Prospectus. B5 Contracting This section is not assessed, this is simply a clear description of the activities you would provide - to be used in a contract - if you were successful. For support please refer to the Catalogue and flyer in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 (Part A only). Please note: Section B5 is excluded from the 10-page limit Please provide a summary statement of what your programme would provide (300 words max.). This will be used in your contract if your application is successful. Example: [Organisation name] will provide its [30] week programme to [year 8-10] students in [high schools], commencing [...]. Students are targeted based on [...]. Students attend [x] number of [group activities/workshops] throughout the programme. Students [complete CVs / join an extracurricular workshop / any other requirements or components of the programme]. Note that start dates of programmes and numbers of young people reached and/or schools targeted do not need to be provided in this statement, as these are set out in Section A of your application (Excel document). 4

5 Section C (Part A) C1 Your Alignment to Local Priorities Your response should not exceed a ½ page per geographical area. Any pages in excess of this limit will not be assessed. As in Section B, you may include diagrams or other visual aids as you see fit. C1.1 Please set out how your programme will align to local priorities. You should address this for each area. Section D (Part A) Please provide the following programme information by filling in the rate card template that will be used to create your rate card. Please refer to Appendices to complete the template that will be available on our webpage shortly. D5.2.1 Summary of your organisation (Max 50 words) D5.2.2 Title & Summary of your programme (Max 100 words) D5.2.3 Key activity areas - Please choose a maximum of 5 from Appendix 3.1 D5.2.4 Title of each activity, teacher time commitment, description & target group (Please select from Appendix 3.2) (Max 50 words per activity) D5.2.5 Themes - Please choose a maximum of 3 from Appendix 3.3 that apply to your programme D5.2.6 Partners D5.2.7 Website of your organisation/programme D5.2.8 Key outcomes Please choose those which are relevant from Appendix 3.4 D5.2.9 Marketing photos (Max 2 photos per programme) 5

6 Appendix 1 (Part A only) Example Catalogue from the previous Careers & Enterprise Catalogue (Part A, CEF 2016) 6

7 The Careers & Enterprise Catalogue The Careers & Enterprise Company

8 About The Careers & Enterprise Company The Careers & Enterprise Company is an employer-led organisation that has been set up to inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work. Our role is to act as a catalyst in the fragmented landscape of careers and enterprise, supporting programmes that work, filling gaps in provision and ensuring coverage across the country. We follow four principles to do this: Enable and convene the best programmes Test, learn and adapt Build on what works Work nationally, tailor locally For further information on The Careers & Enterprise Company: 8

9 The Careers & Enterprise Catalogue Name of Area The Careers & Enterprise Company launched the Careers & Enterprise Fund 2016 in November 2016 to invest in high-quality careers and enterprise activities within schools and colleges across England. As part of this Fund, 1 million is allocated to the first 6 Opportunity Areas identified by the government using the Social Mobility Index. These areas are Blackpool, Derby, Norwich, Oldham, Scarborough and West Somerset. We are trialling a rate card approach for the Fund, which puts the purchasing decision in the hands of those closest to the need. The Careers & Enterprise Catalogue is designed to give schools and colleges in these Opportunity Areas greater choice in selecting programmes that can best meet the needs of their pupils. Schools and colleges have the power to select services that will work best in their community and address gaps in their existing careers and enterprise activity. We have assessed each of the programmes in the Catalogue to ensure they offer high quality and value for money. How it works We allocate funding to schools and colleges to expand on their current provision of careers and enterprise activity. We introduced the Fund to schools and colleges in May 2017 and specified the funding they can receive. This funding works like a voucher when you indicate your intention to purchase, The Careers & Enterprise Company makes the purchase on your behalf. Schools and colleges, government departments, Local Enterprise Partnerships and private investors are encouraged to contribute to the Fund to purchase additional services from the Careers & Enterprise Catalogue. Investors money will be paid to the Company and managed in the same manner as the Company s own funding. Any unspent or recov-ered funds will be returned to the investor. To discuss this opportunity, please investment@careersandenterprise.co.uk. Choosing the right programme for your school Schools and colleges will be supported by their Enterprise Adviser and a Regional Lead to choose the best programme, and you will also have the opportunity to join a regional committee to coordi nate purchases with other schools or colleges. In many cases, providers offer cheaper prices if their programme is taken up by multiple schools. For example, a programme may cost 100 for one group, but if multiple schools select the programme they can each access a reduced rate of 90. Before you decide which programme is right for your school or college, you should complete the Compass Careers Benchmark Tool. Compass is a self-assessment tool that assists schools and colleges to identify gaps in current careers provision based on the Gatsby benchmarks. By using Compass, we can ensure the programme you purchase is a good fit for your students. To access Compass, visit: TO DISCUSS THIS OPPORTUNITY Or if you have any questions about the Careers & Enterprise Catalogue Please contact us. 9

10 Catalogue Provider Logo Provider Programme Activities Description Who is benefitting? Price Provider A Programme A Activity A An in-school workshop day to Young people in Year per group of 12 explore the careers available in students the engineering sector. 10

11 Catalogue Provider Logo Provider Programme Activities Description Who is benefitting? Price Provider B Programme B Activity 1 Hands-on STEM workshops sup- Young people in Years per group ported by industry professionals. of 20 students Activity 2 Suitable for all ages, designed to Young people in Years per group encourage students to work of 25 students together on practical hands-on activities, 11

12 Catalogue Provider Logo Provider Programme Activities Description Who is benefitting? Price Provider C Programme C Activity 1 Young people work in teams to design activities. Schools Young people in Years per receive full classroom resources, industry mentors and person showcase work regionally and nationally. Activity 2 Festival day where students showcase ideas and enjoy Young people in Years per hands-on activities with leading employers. person Activity 4 Young people are invited to an employer site for a Young people in Years per masterclass to discover employer opportunities person Activity 5 Interactive school event and workshop for entire year Young people in Years ,500 per groups providing role models, insight into careers and industry engagement opportunities. assembly 9 12

13 The Careers & Enterprise Company 2-7 Clerkenwell Green London EC1R 13

14 Appendix 2 (Part A only) Example Flyer, from the previous Careers & Enterprise Catalogue (Part A, CEF 2016). This also includes references to the content requested as part of Section D of the written application. 14

15 Organisation Name title of programme (D5.2.2) Title of your programme key activities (D5.2.3) Enterprise activities, Employer delivered employability skills workshops, Careers talks, Workplace visits Image (D5.2.9) themes (D5.2.5) Technical skills, Apprenticeships pa r t n e r s (D5.2.6) Schools, colleges, training providers who is benefitting (D ) Young people in Years 7 11, particularly young people at risk of being NEET Summary of your organisation (D5.2.1): My organisation is a charity helping schools and colleges to build employability skills. We support schools in a whole range of ways. website (D5.2.7) Your website Please refer back to section D of the Application Guidance document to follow the full instructions. Summary of your programme (D.5.2.2): Our programme promotes different careers and facilitates meaningful encounters between local employers, schools and young people. Schools will have access to a variety of useful and exciting resources, facilitated by programme coordinator. 15

16 careers and enterprise programme Organisation name Activities (D5.2.4) enterprise competition A competition for Year 9-10 students that provide young people with the opportunity to develop their skills. Careers Talks Sector related careers talks and information, CV workshops and mock interviews to inspire young people in Year 10. Key outcomes (D5.2.8) Communication Teamwork Entrepreneurial Customer service Positive attitude to work Problem solving workplace visits Visits to local businesses focused on STEM for Year 9-11 students. Tailored workplace visits are available for SEND students. Rate Card ac t i v i t y encounters p e r student p r i c e band 1 p r i c e band 2 Enterprise 5 competition Careers talks 3 Workplace 2 visits 250 per group of per group of 25 (minimum 25 groups) (minimum 27 groups) 450 per group of 350 per group of (minimum 2 (minimum 3 groups) groups) 300 per group of 285 per group of 30 (minimum 4 30 (minimum 6 groups) groups) For further information on The Careers & Enterprise Company: Updated: May

17 Appendix D5.2.3 Careers and skills fairs Careers Talks Activity Type Options Comprehensive career websites CV Workshops Mock Interviews E-mentoring Mentoring with an employee Employer delivered employability skills workshops Enterprise activities Enterprise education Employer-led career learning Employer-led curriculum learning Job shadowing Work place visits Networking with employers Part time working Work related learning Work shadowing Transition skills Other Appendix 3.2- D5.2.4 Who does each activity engage with directly? Young people in Year 7-13 (choose the ones that apply) Young people who are NEET Young people at risk of being NEET SEN students High achieving students Children in care 17

18 Appendix 3.3- D5.2.5 Theme Options Creative Technical Skills STEM Apprenticeships Access to Higher Education Digital Tech Sport No specific area Other (Please specify) Appendix 3.4- D5.2.8 What outcomes for young people do you expect to see improving as a result of your programme? Communication Teamwork Numeracy Entrepreneurial Customer service IT skills Positive attitude to work Problem solving Self-management and organisation Leadership Confidence Resilience Initiative Commercial awareness Global outlook Other (please specify) 18