ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST FURTHER EDUCATION BUSINESS PLAN

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1 ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST FURTHER EDUCATION BUSINESS PLAN

2 Context The provision and delivery of Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATT FE) is distinctively planned to address the needs of the Sutton-in-Ashfield (Sutton) and Ollerton communities, and the areas around them (the districts of Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood; and North Nottinghamshire more widely). This principle drives the business model of ATT FE and determines the nature, shape and volume of learning that is offered. This is based upon detailed, rigorous and current analysis of those communities and their socio-economic condition, and the training and employment needs of the local populations. Our business planning also addresses national policy in the Further Education sector and the priorities that are set out by the Government and its sector funding agencies. This determines the funding available to ATT FE for different areas of provision. ATT FE also seeks to address the priorities of regional and local planning bodies, particularly in respect of meeting the defined needs of the local labour market(s). To this end ATT FE has established a full participating working relationship with and membership of the following organisations: a) D2N2 (the regional Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) covering Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire). The LEP s goal is to create 55,000 new jobs in the D2N2 area by It s six priority sectors are: Transport Equipment Manufacturing Medicine/Bioscience Construction Food and Drink Manufacturing Visitor Economy Low Carbon Goods and Services b) DNCC (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chambers of Commerce). DNCC aims to drive business performance, business improvement and business engagement across the two counties. c) Mansfield 2020 the membership business organisation to promote economic and business growth across Mansfield and Ashfield. d) MASH (Mansfield and Ashfield Employment and Skills Group). A group of employers, training organisations, learning providers and third sector organisations that create and provide training and education for local employment opportunities. e) Ollerton Town Hall Group (OTHG) and Sutton Town Centre Group (STCG) promote and pursue economic regeneration and growth in their respective town centres and surrounding areas. The productive working relationship between ATT FE and these organisations enables us to plan and provide learning to enhance the employment prospects of our 2

3 local and 19+ learners, including growing and diversifying provision in apprenticeships. In providing learning that enhances the employment-related needs and the development of personal job-related skills in local people, ATT FE works extremely closely (in the direct provision of targeted learning) with a number of key partners such as: f) Job Centre Plus (JCP) in Sutton, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Mansfield and Ollerton. g) Cambian (a secure unit mental health provider organisation) and similar companies. h) Nottinghamshire County Council Social Services departments for care homes and day centres. i) Privately owned care homes/rehabilitation centres. These relationships with partner agencies in the local community enable us to provide meaningful learning for individuals who are one or more steps away from the labour market. ATT FE s Needs Analysis Report provides a wealth of information on the provider, community and labour market contexts that are the foundation of our learning offer and business plan. The plan for recognises specific issues in the communities that we serve, some of the key ones as follows (source: The Coalfields Regeneration Trust Community Insight profiles). 3

4 Issue Indicator (as at August 2016) Sutton-in-Ashfield area Ollerton Area England JSA claimants 1.6% 1.5% 1.2% Vulnerable Groups People out of work Long-term JSA claimants Youth Unemployment (18-24 JSA claimants) Incapacity Benefit claimants 0.5% 0.6% 0.4% 1.6% 1.4% 0.9% 9.4% 10.3% 6.0% Working Age workless 16.9% 18.9% 11.4% Age16-24 workless 6.8% 6.9% 4.0% Vulnerable Groups - Disability Vulnerable Groups Working Age Benefit Claimants Disability Living Allowance claimants Attendance Allowance claimants Working Age DWP Benefit claimants Income Support claimants Housing Benefit claimants 6.3% 8.1% 4.5% 17.2% 17.3% 14.1% 16.9% 18.9% 11.4% 2.6% 2.7% 1.7% 20.0% 20.7% 17.3%

5 Issue Vulnerable Groups Deprived Neighbourhoods Vulnerable Groups - Children Indicator (as at August 2016) Proportion of population living in most deprived 20% of areas in England Income domain Employment domain Education domain Health domain Proportion of population living in least deprived 20% of areas in England Children in out of work households Children in single parent households Sutton in Ashfield area Ollerton Area England 37.9% 34.1% 43.7% 51.4% 41.6% 19.8% 19.8% 34.6% 83.0% 31.2% 20.1% 20.1% 19.7% 19.8% 19.8% 4.3% 0% 20.2% 21.2% 21.5% 15.2% 29.6% 31.0% 27.2% Children in poverty 25.9% 29.1% 20.1% Vulnerable Groups Number of people living in most deprived 20% of England by Child wellbeing index domain Children in Need domain 26.9% 36.1% 20.1% Education domain 42.0% 69.7% 19.8% Health domain 23.9% 15.5% 20.1% 5

6 Issue Vulnerable Groups Mental Health Health and Wellbeing Limiting Long Term Illness Indicator (as at August 2016) Mental health related benefits recipients No. of people living in a health deprivation hotspot People aged with a limiting long-term illness People with no qualifications as % of working age population Sutton-in-Ashfield area Ollerton Area England 4.2% 3.5% 2.9% 41.6% 31.2% 19.8% 18.5% 20.8% 12.8% 33.3% 36.1% 22.5% Education and Skills - Qualifications People with highest qualification Level 1 People with highest qualification Level 2 People with highest qualification Level % 19.1% 13.3% 16.6% 16.5% 15.2% 11.5% 10.0% 12.4% People with highest qualification Level % 10.8% 27.4% 6

7 Issue Indicator (as at August 2016) Sutton in Ashfield area Ollerton Area England Economically active 66.9% 66.0% 69.9% Economically inactive 33.1% 34.0% 30.1% Economy Economic activity Households below 60% of median income after housing costs 25.2% 26.4% 21.5% Weekly household income after housing costs Largest employment sectors Retail, Manufacturing, Health and Social Work Retail, Health and Social Work, Manufacturing - 7

8 ATT FE Business Plan August 2015 July 2016 Business Area Purpose Related to Community, Local Economy and Labour Market Needs Analysis; Sector and National Priorities Target Resource FEML Courses with learner IAG for progression to Functional Skills Courses in partnership with JCP leading to SEFL qualifications and Functional Skills Low literacy and numeracy rates; low levels of educational achievement; employers concerns re basic skills; Government and sector priority for child welfare and education; support for families and child progress at school Low literacy and numeracy rates; high unemployment and economic inactivity rates; high JSA and DWP claimants, Government and sector priority for Functional Skills. 400 learners 250 learners NCC CLaSS Family Learning funding/ SFA AEB funding Sector Skills Academies in partnership with JCP and local employers Meet D2N2 sector priorities; main local employment sector profile; partnership with DNCC, M2020, MASH, STCG, OTHG, JCP; provide job opportunities for local unemployed including youth unemployed. 12 Sector Skills Academies S4IL accredited courses (e.g. SEFL) Agency identified needs (e.g. Cambian, NCC, Social Services); supported employment opportunities for LLDD; support for mental health and long-term limiting illness profile. Support national move towards individualised budgets and independent living in the community; repairing gaps in education for institutionalised learners. 150 learners SFA AEB + ALS Funding 8

9 Business Area Purpose Related to Community, Local Economy and Labour Market Needs Analysis; Sector and National Priorities Target Resource English and Maths GCSE (supported and preceded by Functional Skills at all levels) Low literacy, numeracy and educational achievement; facilitation for higher level courses; employability prospects; core skills development for learning/employment; employer needs via DNCC, M2020; major Government and sector priority. 100 learners SFA AEB Funding EFA Study Programmes Science GCSE D2N2 sector priorities; local employment sector profile 20 learners Level 2/Level 3 provision in areas like EYE, CCE, STL Higher level learning to address adult educational achievement; child vulnerability and low educational achievement; employability; higher than NA female unemployment; progression opportunities to L learners EFA Study Programmes 19+ Advanced Learner Loans Level 2/Level 3 provision in areas like Construction, Hair and Beauty Employment opportunities for young people; address D2N2 sector priorities; local labour demand profile; higher level learning for young people and adults. 60 learners EFA Study Programmes 19+ Advanced Learner Loans Work-based learning L2 L4 in Business Administration, Health and Social Care Support employer and business needs as expressed by DNCC and M2020; local employment opportunity profile. 30 learners 19+ Advanced Learner Loans 9

10 Business Area Purpose Related to Community, Local Economy and Labour Market Needs Analysis; Sector and National Priorities Target Resource Apprenticeship Development To support D2N2, DNCC, M2020 business priorities and partners; major growth opportunity; support local employment sector opportunities (e.g. Retail, Health and Social Care, Business Admin, Construction); to support business partner development (e.g. Team Leading, Customer Service, Management); major Government (3m) and sector initiative; to perform well in new Apprenticeship Levy and Apprenticeship ITT initiatives. 250 Apprentices Apprenticeship funding Apprenticeship funding 24+ Apprenticeship funding Apprenticeship Levy Apprenticeship ITT First Steps, Return to Learn and initial learning opportunities across a range of subjects and to support all priorities above To provide mainly non-accredited initial and beginners learning experiences in a range of related subject areas e.g. Brush-up English/maths, Construction, Health and Social Care, Business Administration, Hair & Beauty To support quality of life and reduce illness, stress and isolation in the local community. To promote healthy living and healthy lifestyles. 700 learners CLaSS Health and wellbeing funding L4+ Advanced Learner Loan development To address low educational achievement at L3 and L4+; skills development for employment; entrepreneurship; major sector funding stream development. 50 learners 19+ Advanced Learner Loan Bursary 10

11 Business Area Purpose Related to Community, Local Economy and Labour Market Needs Analysis; Sector and National Priorities Target Resource Investment in Destination / Progression tracking Support evidence of onward progress into sustained employment training and learning. Address local issues re, employment and educational achievement. Major sector initiative. 90% coverage All funding streams Investment in Careers Advice/IAG Support learner choice for education and/or employment. Ensure accurate and appropriate decision-making to support progress, achievement and job prospects of learners/potential learners. 100% coverage EFAfunded learners for careers advice. 100% coverage IAG to classes and learners; specialist staff employed. All funding streams 11